Gavin Karl O'Reilly
| Gavin Karl O'Reilly | |
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| Born | 17 December 1966 Dublin, Ireland |
| 💼 Occupation | Business executive |
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| 👶 Children | 4 |
Gavin Karl O'Reilly (born 17 December 1966)[1] is an Irish-Australian businessman known for his roles in media and consulting. He is the son of businessman Sir Tony O'Reilly and Susan, Lady O'Reilly (née Cameron).
Current roles
As of 2024, O'Reilly serves as the executive chairman of The New European, a London-based publication. He is also chairman of Red Flag Consulting, a global strategic communications firm, and Axate, a digital payment company specializing in journalism and media subscriptions.[citation needed]
Previous positions
O'Reilly was formerly the CEO of Independent News & Media PLC and The Agency Group Limited, a global talent and music agency headquartered in London. In 2015, The Agency Group was acquired by United Talent Agency (UTA). From 2005 to 2011, he served as president of the World Association of Newspapers, advocating for press freedom and supporting the global newspaper industry.
Early life
O'Reilly is the eldest of triplets and the fourth of six children. He was born in Dublin and raised in Fox Chapel, Pittsburgh, and Dublin.[2] He attended Harrow School[2] and Clongowes Wood before completing his Leaving Certificate exams in 1985.[3] He then worked at the London advertising agency Doyle Dane Bernbach for two years before studying at Georgetown University School of Business.[3]
Career
INM
O'Reilly joined Independent News and Media plc (INM) in 1993, where he managed the "yellow pages" division, Independent Directory. He was appointed CEO of INM's Irish operations in 1999 and later became Group COO in December 2001.[4][5] He was also appointed to the board of directors in 2004 and served as Chairman of APN News & Media from 2008 to 2012. In 2005, he oversaw INM's investment in Jagran Prakashan Limited (JPL) and served on the board of JPL from 2006 to 2014. After his father's retirement in 2009, O'Reilly became Group CEO of INM and stepped down in April 2012.[6]
Other roles
O'Reilly was president of the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) from 2005 to 2011, including during the merger with IFRA to form the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers. He was elected as the first president of the merged association.[7][8][9]
In 2013, he became Group CEO of The Agency Group Limited (now UTA Music). He has also been a director at Bayard Capital LLC and served as executive chairman of Red Flag Consulting and chairman of Wemersive, a VR software company. He invested in and chaired Agate Systems Ltd in 2018.[10]
O'Reilly is a founding member of United Europe, a non-profit association established in 2013.
On 1 February 2021, he became chairman of The New European Limited.[11]
Personal life
O'Reilly married model and actress Alison Doody on 25 June 1994. They had two daughters before separating in 2004 and divorcing in 2006.[3][12]
In 2012, O'Reilly married Christina Grimm. They have two children and now live in Los Angeles.[13][14]
References
- ↑ "Gavin O'Reilly - Facts, Bio, Favorites, Info, Family 2021". Sticky Facts. 27 May 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1994; Fallon, Ivan "The Player: The Life of Tony O'Reilly"; the authorised biography
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Observer, London: Sun 27 Jan 2008, James Robinson
- ↑ Profile, listing as Chairman of APN[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Cork, Ireland, 19 December 2001: Irish Examiner, "Gavin O'Reilly likely heir apparent to take over father's mantle" – Conor Keane
- ↑ O'Carroll, Lisa (19 April 2012). "Gavin O'Reilly steps down from INM". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ↑ "O'Reilly gets top WAN job - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. 27 January 2005. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ↑ "WAN-IFRA elects Gavin O'Reilly as president". www.bizcommunity.com. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ↑ "WAN-IFRA Executive Committee: Gavin O'Reilly (Honorary Member) - WAN-IFRA". www.wan-ifra.org. Retrieved 2016-02-24.
- ↑ "Axate". www.axate.com. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
- ↑ "Former FT editor and BBC chief among investors to buy The New European". Financial Times. February 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-18.
- ↑ Murtagh, Peter (10 August 2019). "Data relating to sensitive divorce matters among hacked INM emails". Irish Times. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
...Mr O’Reilly’s separation in 2004, and subsequent divorce two years later, from his then wife, Alison Doody. ...
- ↑ Burke, Roisin (6 March 2014). "Love and cash make the world go round". Irish Independent. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ↑ "Los Angeles - The Beach Party 2017". The Ireland Funds. 26 August 2017. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
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