Lisa Gallagher
About Lisa Gallagher
Lisa Gallagher serves as the VP of Key Events at Web Summit in Dublin, Ireland, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in leadership and event management, she focuses on creating impactful experiences that connect diverse stakeholders in the tech community.
Current Role at Web Summit
Lisa Gallagher serves as the VP of Key Events at Web Summit, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the execution of exclusive events that connect various stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, investors, media, and policymakers. Her focus is on fostering innovation, collaboration, and diversity within the tech ecosystem, aiming to create impactful experiences that inspire and empower the tech community.
Previous Positions at Web Summit
Before becoming VP of Key Events, Lisa Gallagher held several positions at Web Summit. She was the Head of f.ounders & Investors from 2019 to 2021 and served as the f.ounders Director from 2016 to 2019. In these roles, she contributed to the development and management of initiatives that supported entrepreneurs and investors within the tech sector.
Early Career Experience
Lisa Gallagher began her career as a Marketing Executive at BragBet, where she worked from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, she gained experience as an intern at Nua Marketing in 2011. These early roles provided her with foundational skills in marketing and project management, which she later applied in her positions at Web Summit.
Educational Background
Lisa Gallagher has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from the University of Galway from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she studied at the Digital Marketing Institute, obtaining a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing and Social Media from 2011 to 2012. She also completed a Diploma in Buyer Behaviour at Galway Business School in 2012 and a course in Business Administration and Management at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics in 2017.
Core Competencies
Lisa Gallagher possesses core competencies in leadership, strategic planning, acquisition, customer success, project management, creativity, and relationship-building. These skills enable her to effectively manage events and initiatives that engage a wide array of stakeholders in the tech industry.