Dave O’Kelly

Dave O’Kelly is the Operations Director at IRAP Europe. In this role, he oversees the operational and financial functions of IRAP Europe, ensuring strategic alignment and efficient execution of administrative, HR, and financial processes. 

With over 16 years of executive leadership experience, Dave has built, scaled, and led multinational organizations, overseeing all aspects of business administration. Prior to joining IRAP, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Impact One, where he developed and implemented strategic initiatives focused on urban sustainability and biodiversity. Before that, he was CEO of a large travel company, leading the organization from a startup to a global market leader with over 250 employees, and operations in 12 countries.

Dave holds an Executive MBA with distinction from Warwick Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in French and German from the University of Warwick. He is also a certified systemic coach and facilitator.