Dermot O'Connell

Senior Vice President Services Sales, EMEA

Dermot O’Connell is Senior Vice President of Dell Technologies Services Sales in EMEA, focused on helping customers maximize value from their technology investments specifically in the areas of Digital Employee Experience, Multicloud and Cyber Security.

With over 25 years’ leadership experience in the IT industry, Dermot is responsible for the strategic implementation of the division’s business and go-to-market strategy across the region. Dermot travels extensively to meet customers and partners, understand their business challenges, and identify how his team can best serve as a strong technology partner.

Dermot is a technology enthusiast and excited about how it can be applied for the good of humanity, the environment and the economy.

He is also an Ambassador for “Be The Change”, an initiative designed to engage employees in creating a more inclusive working environment, and a key component of Dell Technologies’ diversity and inclusion strategy.

Dermot joined Dell in 1993 and has served in a number of senior sales, technical and enterprise roles before being promoted to General Manager for Dell Ireland. He successfully led the business to double-digit growth and record market share despite a challenging economic environment. He also served as EMEA VP and GM for the company’s OEM and IOT Division where he helped to grow the business to record levels. He maintains a keen interest in technology and enjoys helping customers to see the art of the possible using leading IT capabilities. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems. Dermot lives in Dublin, Ireland with his wife and four children.