Billy Donovan is a strategic business leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation, transformation, and enterprise growth across the public and private sectors. With a background that bridges digital strategy, operational excellence, and enterprise development, Billy specialises in helping organisations unlock their full potential by aligning technology with strategic goals.
He has led large-scale digital transformation initiatives, guided companies through change, and helped leadership teams navigate the complexities of modernisation—from process automation and IT/OT integration to smart manufacturing, commercialisation, and sustainable growth strategies. Billy has a deep understanding of what it takes to turn vision into reality—delivering high-impact results across startups, SMEs, multinationals, and government entities.
His areas of expertise include:
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Strategic business planning and transformation
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Enterprise innovation and commercialisation models
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Digital readiness assessments and IT/OT convergence
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Leadership coaching and cross-functional team development
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Funding acquisition and innovation scaling (Enterprise Ireland, Horizon Europe, etc.)
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Public sector transformation and policy alignment
Billy’s work is underpinned by a strong foundation in cybersecurity, which he integrates seamlessly into strategic planning. He has delivered ISO 27001 certifications, implemented cyber governance frameworks, and conducted extensive risk assessments and resilience planning—ensuring that digital transformation is secure, sustainable, and future-proofed.
He has successfully managed and delivered multi-million-euro projects—up to €20 million in value—building trust with stakeholders, enabling collaboration, and driving value across advanced manufacturing, engineering, and the MedTech sector.
