Oisín Kinsella
About Oisín Kinsella
Oisín Kinsella is a Growth Associate at Web Summit, where he has contributed to the event's significant growth since 2016. He has previous experience in project management and account management roles at Acorn and Epsilon, and he holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University College Dublin.
Work at Web Summit
Oisín Kinsella has been employed at Web Summit as a Growth Associate since 2016. In this role, he has played a significant part in the organization of Web Summit, which is recognized as Europe's largest technology marketplace. His contributions have been instrumental in the event's growth, which saw attendance increase from 400 to over 50,000 participants within six years. Kinsella is also involved in managing a diverse conference portfolio that includes riseconf.com, websummit.net, surgeconf.com, collisionconf.com, and moneyconf.com.
Previous Experience
Before joining Web Summit, Oisín Kinsella gained experience in various roles. He interned at Acorn. in 2012 for two months and later served as a Junior Account Executive at the same company from 2012 to 2013 for four months. In 2013, he transitioned to an Account Executive position at Acorn. for nine months. Kinsella then worked at Epsilon as a Project Manager from 2014 to 2015, where he held the role for 11 months and later as a Project Manager Strategist for five months.
Education and Expertise
Oisín Kinsella studied at University College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing from 2008 to 2011. He furthered his education at Tu Dublin, focusing on Computer Science from 2015 to 2016. This educational background has equipped him with a blend of marketing and technical skills, contributing to his effectiveness in growth roles within the technology sector.
Background
Oisín Kinsella has a professional background that spans various roles in marketing and project management. His career began with internships and entry-level positions in Ireland, where he gained foundational experience in account management. His subsequent roles in the United States at Epsilon provided him with insights into project management and strategy, which he later applied in his current position at Web Summit in Dublin.