Shane O'connell
About Shane O'connell
Shane O'Connell is an Enterprise Account Executive with a diverse background in sales and account management, having worked at Fivetran and other companies across Dublin and Paris. He holds degrees in International Business and Sports Management, which inform his approach to client relations and business development.
Current Role at Fivetran
Shane O'Connell currently serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2023. He operates from Paris, Île-de-France, France. In this role, he is responsible for managing enterprise accounts and driving growth through strategic client engagement.
Previous Experience at Fivetran
Shane O'Connell has extensive experience at Fivetran, having worked in various capacities since 2019. He began as a Business Development Representative, followed by roles as a Growth Account Executive and Commercial Account Executive. His tenure at Fivetran spanned from 2019 to 2023, during which he contributed to the company's growth in both Dublin, Ireland, and Paris, France.
Educational Background
Shane O'Connell holds a Bachelor of International Business with French from Technological University Dublin, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Management (Sports) from University College Dublin between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, he studied International Business at Montpellier Management for one year in 2007-2008.
Career Transition and Development
Shane O'Connell transitioned from a quality coordination role at Meetic to business development and sales positions, indicating a shift towards client-facing roles. His experience includes working as an Account Manager at Profile90 - Smart Scouting and a Sales Executive at Carr Golf. This progression highlights his adaptability and focus on revenue generation.
Compliance Experience
Shane O'Connell worked as a Compliance Officer at ComReg from 2016 to 2017. This role likely provided him with a strong foundation in regulatory and compliance matters, enhancing his attention to detail and adherence to industry standards, which are valuable in his subsequent sales and account management roles.