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John Dolan

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Group CFO at Primeline Group
📍 Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

John Dolan is the Group Chief Financial Officer at Primeline Group, leveraging extensive experience in finance, M&A, data analytics, and strategy. A Chartered Accountant and a University College Dublin graduate, he previously held senior leadership roles at Diageo. Colleagues describe him as a passionate, thoughtful, and inspiring leader.

Originally from Carlow, John now lives in the Dublin area. He is focused on creating environments that allow people to thrive, a passion that extends from his professional leadership philosophy to his broader life view.

Unique fact: While at Diageo, he successfully established and led the companys entire business operations in Vietnam, building a strong and sustainable national distributor network from the ground up.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Group CFO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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Data-Driven Growth
He designed and implemented global data analytics programs at Diageo, focusing on using data to drive revenue, improve marketing ROI, and increase operational efficiency.
Strategic M&A
As Group CFO, a core part of his role involves overseeing the company's strategy and M&A activities to generate long-term shareholder value.
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Career

Work history

9-2020
Group CFO
Primeline Group
10-2019 - 7-2020
Executive Director
Operational Excellence
10-2014 - 8-2019
Global Data Analytics Director
Diageo
3-2011 - 9-2014
Global Service Management Director
Diageo
5-2009 - 2-2011
General Manager
Diageo
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Media appearances

ALG advised Primeline Group and its shareholders on its partnership with Waterland Private Equity. Featured in A&L Goodbody
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Primeline Group – Leadership Team Profile: John Dolan, Group Chief Financial Officer. Featured in Primeline Group website
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Education
1992 - 1995
Bachelor of Commerce - BComm
University College Dublin
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