David O'Connor

David is an experienced project manager, having worked in both the private and voluntary sectors. David has worked with Common Purpose since 2011 having relocated to the UK from Ireland. David began his career with Common Purpose as the Course Manager for the London Meridian course for senior leaders. He also works on Common Purpose's London Your Turn course which aims to develop the capabilities of students in key stage 3 of their learning cycle. He enjoys the different dynamics of working with both senior leaders and student groups.

Prior to joining Common Purpose, David worked in the Telecommunications industry specialising in sales and internal training delivery. He has also previously worked in consultancy and with various Chambers of Commerce in Ireland as a relationship & project manager, and training facilitator. He has successfully delivered a large training initiative between local business and national government leading to increased collaboration and knowledge sharing initiatives and has also worked on a joint initiative between Ireland and the EU on a cross sharing skills based programme.

David holds a BBS (Hons) in Business & Marketing from the University of Limerick, Ireland.