CorkBIC Announces NEW CEO

30 November, 2022

The AxisBIC Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Larry O’Donoghue as CEO. Larry will assume this exciting role on January 1st, 2023, succeeding Michael O’Connor who has led AxisBIC for over 25 years.

Michael has been an integral part of the AxisBIC story and has led the team to many great achievements that have thrived in the South-west region and internationally.

“I would like to congratulate Larry on his appointment as CEO. Larry brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this role and already has excellent working relationships with key partners and regional and national stakeholders” commented Michael.

Larry O'Donoghue, AxisBIC

Larry joined AxisBIC in 2017 as Senior Consultant and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2021. Prior to AxisBIC, Larry worked for over eighteen years in technology, management consultancy, utilities, construction, and sales training, in Boston, Dublin, London and Singapore. On returning to Ireland, Larry founded and scaled two companies over a ten year period.

“I am delighted to take on the role of CEO with AxisBIC. I look forward to working with my colleagues and the wider entrepreneurial and investment community both locally and internationally.”

AxisBIC identifies and builds knowledge intensive companies based on promising technology and capable, innovative people. AxisBIC is part of a network of over 150 BICs throughout Europe.