Philip O'donnell
About Philip O'donnell
Philip O'Donnell is the Vice President of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities at TomTom, with over 20 years of experience in leading Facilities, Real Estate, and IT teams.
Title and Position
Philip O'Donnell serves as the Vice President of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities at TomTom. In this role, he oversees the strategic planning and execution of the company's real estate and facilities management initiatives. He has been with TomTom in this capacity since 2010, contributing over a decade of expertise to the organization.
Previous Roles at TomTom
Before becoming the Vice President of Corporate Real Estate and Facilities, Philip O'Donnell held the position of Director of IT & Facilities at TomTom from 2008 to 2010. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in managing and enhancing the company's IT infrastructure and facilities operations.
Experience at MFS Investment Management
Philip O'Donnell worked at MFS Investment Management as Assistant Vice President, Group Manager, Technology from 1998 to 2007. Over his nine years with the company, he managed technology operations and contributed significantly to the firm's strategic technology initiatives.
Education and Legal Background
Philip O'Donnell is a graduate of Western New England University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree in 1997. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1987. His educational background in law and finance has provided him with a solid foundation for his professional career.
Expertise and Skills
With over 20 years of experience in leading facilities, real estate, and IT teams, Philip O'Donnell possesses extensive expertise in these areas. He excels in building and managing high-performance teams, project management, and vendor management. Philip specializes in international real estate, strategic planning, contract negotiations, lease negotiations, and change management. His skills also extend to architectural design and facilities management, and he demonstrates excellent communication and analytical leadership abilities.