Google UK and Ireland names commercial boss Ronan Harris as managing director
Ronan Harris has been promoted from EMEA sales lead to managing director of Google UK and Ireland, filling the gap left by Eileen Naughton in July when she became the company’s vice president of people operations worldwide.
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Ireland-based Harris will make the move to London to perform the role, having been at the company for 11 years.
Additionally, Fionnuala Meehan, vice president of EMEA for Google Marketing Solutions, has been appointed site lead in Ireland alongside her existing role. She is tasked with coordinating Google’s operations and relationships in Ireland.
Matt Brittin, president of the company's business and operations across EMEA, said: “Over the last few years, I’ve had the privilege of seeing Ronan and Fionnuala build tremendous teams and operations that help businesses and publishers grow across EMEA.
“With that experience, we have a great leader in Ronan for the UK and Ireland business at a pivotal time and an inspirational leader in Ireland in Fionnuala.”