Management Team

Extensive international business and marketing experience in US and Europe. Former Global Marketing and Communications Manager at Hewlett Packard based in Barcelona and San Diego. VP of Business Development at Nua eCommerce based in Dublin and New York. Over 25 years experience in strategic sales and marketing. Experienced workshop facilitator.


Responsible for the development and execution of all digital media projects and the management of the technical web team at Direcbrand. 10 years experience in creating and delivering extensive and complex web development and digital projects to a diverse range of companies and sectors. Has held senior web development positions at Essilor of America and at the University of Sydney.


Ian is responsible for the quality and direction of all creative work in Direct Brand, hence the title!. Prior to joining DirectBrand he was a director and major shareholder in a leading GHQ, a leading west coast design agency and has extensive experience across financial, retail consumer and business to business sectors. Ian’s expertise lies in bringing business and marketing strategy to life through compelling creativity. He holds an Honours degree in Design from University of Limerick.

Aldo specialises in Flash development as well as being highly proficient in all areas of advanced SEO techniques and has been working in web development for over 6 years. Aldo’s career began Italy and was involved in projects for such clients as, FIAT, MELTINPOT, BARILLA and MULINO BIANCO. He held the position of senior flash developer for one of the biggest communications companies in Italy, Bitmama formerly Armando Testa and has worked for Ferrari designer Pininfarina.

This is the heart of Directbrand, 17a New Bride Street, Dublin 8. It’s a lovely spot to work if we do say so ourselves. Call over for a coffee sometime if you’re in the neighbourhood.