Anna O'hare
About Anna O'hare
Anna O'Hare serves as the Vice President of Content Marketing at Web Summit, where she has played a key role in establishing the organization as a prominent technology conference since 2015. With a background in psychology and business management, she leverages her expertise to develop effective content strategies.
Work at Web Summit
Anna O'hare has been with Web Summit since 2015, initially serving as a Senior Content Associate for seven months. She progressed to the role of Content Marketing Director in 2017 and has held the position of VP of Content Marketing since 2018. Over her tenure, she has played a key role in establishing Web Summit as a prominent technology conference, recognized by Forbes. Her leadership in the content team has contributed to the company's growth and visibility in the tech industry.
Previous Experience
Before joining Web Summit, Anna O'hare held various roles in content and community management. She worked as a Community Operations Manager at Skillshare.com for seven months in 2014 and served as a Community & Content Curator at Foursquare for five months. Additionally, she was a Communications Executive at Stillwater Communications for seven months in 2013. Her earlier experience includes a role as Marketing & Strategic Planning Coordinator at Motiveworks at Owens DDB.
Education and Expertise
Anna O'hare studied at Wesley College Dublin, where she completed her Irish Leaving Certificate. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University College Dublin from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Management at University College Dublin from 2012 to 2013. In 2017, she studied Business Administration and Management at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, focusing on leadership in dynamic environments. Her educational background supports her expertise in content marketing and audience engagement.
Skills in Startup Growth
Anna O'hare has experience in scaling startups in both New York City and Dublin, Ireland. This experience has equipped her with a practical understanding of the challenges and strategies involved in growing businesses in competitive markets. Her dual expertise in business management and psychology allows her to effectively analyze and respond to audience behavior, enhancing her contributions to content marketing strategies.