General counsel | Vodafone Ireland
Sarah O’Gorman
General counsel | Vodafone Ireland
Serving as the general counsel and company secretary for Vodafone Ireland, Sarah O’Gorman leads the commercially-minded legal team supporting the business, ensuring risks are dealt with and enabling the company to carry out its aims in a legally safe and compliant manner. During her time in this position she has been able to lead on the launch of a number of Vodafone Ireland’s new technologies including Ireland’s first 3G network, DSPA+ technology as well as the launch of HD Voice, a call clarity enabler. Under her management and further demonstrating her capability to guide business strategy and boost results, Vodafone Ireland recently upgraded their national network and today their services are used by 2.2 million customers, allowing them to report significant service revenues despite the regulatory and market pressures associated with the sector. Prior to this role O’Gorman served as a commercial solicitor for BT Ireland and had a five-year stint in private practice as a commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution solicitor for A&L Goodbody.