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Tony O'Donnell

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Chief Information Officer, Central Technology Services at Canada Life & Irish Life
📍 Ireland

Tony ODonnell is the Chief Information Officer at Canada Life & Irish Life, bringing over 20 years of experience in leading global IT services. An effective transformational leader, he focuses on strategic initiatives, operational effectiveness, and solving complex problems with data and innovation. Colleagues note his ability to consistently overachieve.

He is a graduate of Maynooth University.

In 2023, Tony was named IT Professional of the Year at the Tech Excellence Awards.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer, Central Technology Services
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ireland
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Priorities

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Data, AI & Automation
He has publicly stated that his team is highly focused on leveraging data, AI, and automation as a core part of their current technology strategy.
IT Transformation
His career demonstrates a consistent focus on leading organizational transformation and evolving IT shared services to meet business objectives.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Chief Information Officer, Central Technology Services
Canada Life & Irish Life
1-2023 - 8-2025
Head of Information Technology Operations
Canada Life
3-2021 - 8-2025
Technology Change Director at Irish Life & Canada Life
Canada Life
1-2020 - 3-2021
Director of Transformation
Irish Life
11-2013 - 1-2020
Head of European Infrastructure Services
Canada Life & Irish Life
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Education
2009 - 2009
Diploma
Maynooth University
1995 - 1996
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Ulster University
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