Get to know Dan

Reeling in success

Tell us about your (professional) self?

Dan is the connector and the problem solver. He loves tackling challenges and find solutions, whether it’s driving leads, unravelling complex mergers and acquisitions or improving communications. Dan loves nothing more than connecting the dots, helping to transform businesses. Dan has built and sold businesses in the past and has helped many of our clients to build and sell theirs. Always being out in the market across multiple sectors, Dan is a great introducer forging long lasting relationships that elevate relationships.

So... why Transform?

I joined Ronnie in October 2019 for a full-time role in business development. And boy did we develop the business. We launched Transform Digital Marketing together seven months later, launched Transform ESG in January 2021 and four years later have quadrupled the team and 6x’d revenue. What we now offer clients is a full-service marketing consultancy with comprehensive services working with clients regionally, nationally and globally. And we’ve won awards for our clients and our own work, often beating some of the largest agencies. We are proud of our work and we proudly see our clients grow with our support.

What keeps you
driven, passionate
and challenged?

Give me a challenge to solve and that’s what makes me driven. I can’t sit still. I have one of those brains that does not rest until I have found the answers or solutions to whatever is thrown my way. Meeting people and learning about their world in business and the challenges that they face ignites my passion for everything that we do. Helping people and businesses is my driver, it’s what I do best and what I am known for.

Enough business...what do you do for fun?

I love to be in and around nature. Usually fishing on rivers, lakes, the sea, estuaries, reservoirs, and any body of water. I am also a big foodie. Heaven is outdoor cooking on the riverbanks – the perfect mix of solitude and relaxation. But my laptop and phone will always be with me as I’m always inspired when by or near the water.

Lightning round!

  • Coffee or tea? Neither, ever! Squash or cold drinks only, I have enough energy without caffeine.
  • Signature drink? A ‘cooler’ (Rosé and lemonade in a pint glass with ice, not be confused with a spritzer).
  • Signature dish? Teriyaki steak with wasabi.
  • Sweet or savoury? Savoury, but finished off with something sweet, later in the evening.
  • It’s your day off, where will we find you? The nearest body of water, dependent upon the time of the year.
  • Star sign? Pisces (Lover, not a hater)
  • Favourite season? SUMMER, even with my red hair and fair skin, bring on the heatwave.
  • Favourite album, book, movie and TV show? Anything about fishing or gold hunting.
  • Favourite quote? A spade is a spade. Honesty and transparency are always best, as long as it doesn’t hurt or disrespect somebody intentionally.

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Content by 

Dan O’Connor

August 4, 2023
Challenges for BANES businesses in developing an ESG Strategy
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July 27, 2023
Transform Comms wins Best PR Consultancy of the Year 2023 – South West
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June 27, 2023
In-house vs outsource marketing
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