Tom O'reilly
About Tom O'reilly
Tom O'Reilly serves as the VP of Global Partnerships at Web Summit, where he has worked since 2022. He has a strong background in business development and partnership management, having held various roles at Web Summit since 2014 and contributing significantly to the company's growth in North America.
Current Role at Web Summit
Tom O'Reilly serves as the Vice President of Global Partnerships at Web Summit, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships that enhance the company's global presence. His responsibilities include overseeing partnership initiatives and driving growth through collaboration with various stakeholders.
Previous Positions at Web Summit
Before becoming VP of Global Partnerships, Tom O'Reilly held several key positions at Web Summit. He worked as the Global Key Account Director from 2017 to 2022, and as the Head of Global Partnerships from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he was involved in business development and led the Partnerships - Exhibitor Team from 2015 to 2022. His extensive experience at Web Summit spans over eight years.
Educational Background
Tom O'Reilly has a strong educational foundation in business and management. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from University College Dublin, studying from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education at IESE Business School, completing several programs, including the Strategic Leadership Program and the Effective Leadership Program in 2021, as well as the Web Summit Executive Leadership Programme in 2018. He also studied at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, focusing on leading in fast-changing environments.
Contributions to Web Summit Events
Tom O'Reilly has played a significant role in the strategic growth of Web Summit's flagship event in Lisbon through innovative partnership sales strategies. Since December 2022, he has been instrumental in enhancing the visibility and reach of Web Summit events in North America. He has also contributed to expanding the partnership network for the Collision event in Toronto.
Early Career Experience
Prior to his tenure at Web Summit, Tom O'Reilly gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Leader at Intense Marketing for three months in 2012 and as a Customer Care Agent at HCL Technologies for eight months in 2013. He also served as a Research Agent at Millward Brown for four months in 2012. These positions provided him with foundational skills in customer relations and research.