Paddy Beagan
About Paddy Beagan
Paddy Beagan serves as the General Manager at Vesta Corporation in Ireland, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in sales, business development, and account management, he previously worked in various roles at Vesta Corporation and other companies, contributing significantly to operations across EMEA and North America.
Work at Vesta
Paddy Beagan has served as General Manager at Vesta Corporation since 2019, overseeing operations in Ireland. In this role, he holds leadership accountability for sales, business development, and account management across the EMEA and North America regions. He is responsible for developing country and regional strategies aimed at achieving forecasts and targets aligned with the company's overarching objectives. Beagan also leads day-to-day European operations, managing financial accountability for revenue growth, deliverables, budgetary parameters, and division profitability.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Paddy Beagan worked at Vesta Corporation as Senior Account Director for Vesta Europe from 2009 to 2019. He has also held positions at Liberty Global as Corporate Account Manager from 2008 to 2009 and at Sigma Wireless Communications Limited as Business Development & Project Manager from 1999 to 2007. Additionally, he served as an Advisory Board Member for The Fintech Corridor from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Paddy Beagan has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Maynooth University from 1993 to 1996. He pursued an MBA in Business Administration, Management, and Operations at the University of Wales, Cardiff from 2012 to 2014. He also completed a Certificate in Structured Programme & Project Management at ETP Ireland from 2004 to 2005. In 2020, he achieved a Diploma QQI Level 5 in Digital Marketing with Distinction from Dundalk Chamber Skillnet. Additionally, he has completed training in Negotiation Skills and holds a certification in EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR F) from the International Board of IT Governance.
Leadership and Responsibilities
In his role as General Manager, Paddy Beagan plays a pivotal role in complex deal structuring and contract negotiations, guiding these processes through to completion. His leadership extends across both sales and operational functions, ensuring alignment with financial targets and strategic objectives. Beagan's expertise in developing strategies and managing operations contributes to the overall success and profitability of the divisions he oversees.