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Colin Loughran

Captain · DISC type DS
Founder & Lead Consultant at Five Fisherwick
📍 Ireland

Colin Loughran is the Founder and Lead Consultant at Five Fisherwick, a consultancy helping promotional merchandise companies expand globally. His career spans every level of the industry, from corporate sales to leading global operations for major suppliers. He has also studied Sustainability at Cambridge Judge Business School.

Outside of his professional life, Colin is a passionate motorcycle enthusiast. He recently undertook a 3, 000-mile motorcycle journey through the American Southwest as a self-described "rookie rider" and has also completed an 11-day adventure around Ireland on two wheels.

Interesting fact: Colin was recently named one of the "Coolest People in Promo 2025" by the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI).

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Founder & Lead Consultant
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ireland
Personality Overview

How Colin shows up

Planner & Achiever
Output-Driven
Decisive But Calm

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Colin cares about

Global Promo Expansion
His consultancy, Five Fisherwick, is dedicated to helping promotional product companies grow internationally through strategy, connections, and representation at global industry events.
Motorcycle Touring
He is an avid motorcyclist who has completed long-distance tours through the American Southwest and Ireland, embracing the adventure despite being a newer rider.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Founder & Lead Consultant
Five Fisherwick
1-2025
GXN Brand Ambassador
Global Executive Network
7-2021 - 8-2024
Global Operations & Merchandising Director
Goldstar
3-2013 - 7-2021
Director / General Manager
Goldstar Pens Europe
1-2003 - 2-2013
Account Director
Mace Promotions
In the press

Media appearances

Inside the Promo Industry – We sat down with Colin Loughran of Five Fisherwick. Featured in Facebook
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Inside the Promo Industry: Colin Loughran of Five Fisherwick. Featured in YouTube
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Education
3-2021
Sustainability and the Circular Economy
Cambridge Judge Business School
10-2019
Coaching for Business Results
Irish Management Institute
6-2016
Managing People
Irish Management Institute
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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