Chris Donnelly is the Chief Information Officer at BWG Foods UC, a leading retail and wholesale group in Ireland. With a degree in Business specialising in Systems Analysis and a postgraduate qualification in Marketing, Chris brings a unique blend of technical insight and commercial acumen. He has extensive experience across the retail, wholesale, and software sectors in Ireland and is a recognised leader in digital transformation.
A seasoned public speaker and multi-award-winning innovator, Chris spearheaded the development of BWG’s acclaimed ShopLink B2B ecommerce platform, which has earned multiple national and international awards. Beyond his corporate role, Chris is also an active Angel Investor in Irish and international tech startups, currently advising two ventures leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision to shape the future of retail.