Donalo Callaghan

VIP Guest Manager at Louis Vuitton – FIFA World Cup (International)

Managed VIP guest experiences and protocol for international events, coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and talent to ensure seamless guest journeys.

Ambassador Programme Lead at PICO Group

Led ambassador programme development and activations for flagship events, driving talent outreach and on-site representation.

Guest Experience & Hospitality Lead at Diriyah Gate Development Authority

On-site guest experience and hospitality lead for flagship projects, coordinating hospitality standards, staff, and vendor partnerships.

Senior Project Manager at PICO Group

Led major international event projects, cross-functional coordination, and talent/logistics management to ensure successful delivery.

Stage Content & Speaker Manager at Dubai Expo

Managed stage content and speaker logistics for large-scale events, ensuring alignment with program objectives and timing.

Operations Manager at Ocean Club for El Stamina, Jeddah

Directed daily operations for a world-class high-profile event, ensuring guest safety, seamless hospitality, logistics, and production coordination across on-site teams and external vendors.

Talent Handler at Red Sea Film Festival

Managed talent relations, scheduling, travel, and on-site requirements to support festival programming and guest experiences.

Project Manager at Balich Wonder Studio

Led multinational production planning, stakeholder coordination, and on-site operations for flagship live events, ensuring timely delivery and safety standards.

Startup and Investor Manager at Dublin Tech Summit

Oversaw startup and investor program coordination, VIP guest management, venue access, travel, and on-site experiences across the summit.