FRANK FITZPATRICK, B.A., M.B.S., H.D.Mrkt.Mngt., H.D.Ed., M.M.I.I.
Senior Consultant and General Manager
Senior Consultant and General Manager
Frank is the driving force behind F. A. FITZPATRICK & ASSOCIATES. He is a highly qualified professional but more importantly he is a highly experienced business owner and manager with first-hand experience of winning and losing in business.
His career to date has moved between Business Management and Business Education, specifically in the areas of Competitive Strategy, Marketing, New Enterprise Development and Business Revival.
He has worked as a Business Consultant, Managing Director, Marketing Manager, and University Lecturer, and has conducted business throughout; Europe, North America and Asia.
BUSINESS CAREER:
- Founded and managed four businesses, three succeeded and one failed.
- Conducted business nationally and internationally in; Ireland, Asia, Europe and North America.
- Opened new markets and launched new products in; Ireland, the UK and the USA.
- Conducted successful trade sale of businesses for net values in excess of €1m.
- Opened new supply channels across; China, Korea, Italy, Germany, and the UK.
- Worked as General Manager and Marketing Manager in two companies, not owned by him.
- Worked as Managing Director with responsibility for Marketing in four of his own companies.
- Employed from one to ninety five staff.
- Advised and coached managers and owners in; large, medium, and small companies and organisations.
- Devised and implemented successful Strategic Plans for; new, established and struggling companies.
- Devised and implemented successful Marketing Plans for new and established companies.
- Developed and launched a number of Brands for; small, medium, and large, businesses and organisations.
- Secured grant aid and support from numerous state agencies.
- Raised seed capital and equity investment from high net worth individuals.
- Developed strong relationships and track record with Bank of Ireland and AIB.
- Successfully conducted various negotiations with: Investors, Buyers, Suppliers, Staff, Agencies, and Banks.
ACADEMIC CAREER:
Lectured at Dublin City University in:
- Marketing Management.
- New Enterprise Development.
Taught at the College of Marketing & Design; Dublin Institute of Technology in:
- Retail Economics.
- Economics.
Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and History, from Trinity College Dublin.
- Master’s Degree in Business Studies, specialising in Competitive Strategy, from Dublin City University.
- Higher Diploma in Marketing Management, from the College of Marketing and Design, DIT.
- Higher Diploma in Education, from Trinity College Dublin.
