Ciaran Delaney

Ciaran Delaney is a seasoned professional in the field of finance, tax, and operations with extensive experience at Lidl Ireland and Lidl Nederland. Currently serving as Senior Director - IT and HR Operations Director at Lidl Ireland since January 2020, Ciaran leads a team of 26 in HR Digital Transformation and payroll functions, while also managing the company's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this, Ciaran held various key roles, including Executive Business Consultant in Lidl Nederland, where strategic projects such as customer loyalty programs and Robotic Process Automation were successfully implemented. Ciaran's background also includes serving as Finance & Accounting Director and Tax Manager at Lidl Ireland, as well as Tax Manager at Ernst & Young. Ciaran's academic credentials include an ACA from Chartered Accountants Ireland and an AITI from the Irish Taxation Institute, along with a BBLS in Business & Legal Studies from University College Dublin.