Ronan Dunne is a Chairman, CEO, Board Strategic Advisor, and independent non-executive director, known for his creative approach to acting and business. He serves as Chair of Six Nations Rugby, the organizing body of the Six Nations Championships and Autumn Nations Series, and as Chair of Kore Labs, a RegTech and product intelligence platform. Additionally, Ronan is a non-executive director at British multinational retailer Balance in Business and provides strategic advisory services to various companies in the telecom and technology sector, focusing on leadership and sales enablement.
From 2016 to 2022, Ronan held significant positions at Verizon, including President and CEO of Verizon Wireless and Verizon Consumer Group, where he employed proven methodologies to lead teams delivering wireline, wireless, and television products and services to over 100 million consumers. His tenure as CEO of leading UK mobile operator Telefonica UK (O2) for nearly a decade was marked by innovative leadership and corporate social responsibility initiatives, earning him the 2015 Ethical Corporation CEO of the Year award.
Beyond his commercial success, Ronan’s commitment to education and employability is evident through his work on the Advisory Board of the Kairos Society and his role as a counselor for One Young World, which fosters positive change and social impact at its annual summit. He also serves as a Trustee of the John King Brain Tumour Foundation and has previously held a trustee position at Step Up to Serve, a UK social action charity focused on performance management consultancy.
Originally from Dublin, Ronan maintains strong ties to Ireland through his involvement with the Enterprise Ireland Tech Advisory Panel and the Irish International Business Network. His contributions were recognized in 2019 when he was awarded the Corporate Leadership Award by the American Ireland Fund. His workshops emphasize interpersonal skills training, showcasing his belief in the potential of the next generation of leaders.
