Dr G.F. Dan O’Brien began his professional career as a registered Veterinary Surgeon. He subsequently graduated from The Harvard Business School MBA (Distinction) and has held Executive and Non-Executive roles with a number of private and public companies.

Dan was a founder and CEO of The King Island Dairy Company and the CEO of Mattel Inc, Asia Pacific.  He also founded The Hydration Pharmaceutical Company, which owned and developed the Hydralyte range of products.

The Dromoland Capital Trust holds and administers a range of investments (predominantly in Food, Farming, Pharmaceuticals and Manufacturing) on behalf of the O’Brien family office.