JONATHAN DE VRIES
Developing structured thinking, commercial awareness, problem solving, and project management capabilities to solve complex problems and support growth-focused enterprises of all industries with a forever curious mindset
Strategic Portfolio
Selected Projects & Case Work
What Happens When a Fashion Empire Needs a Successor? The L’Oréal–Armani Question
Advisory Analysis Report of a Succession-Triggered Acquisition Scenario: Assessing L’Oréal as a Strategic Destination for Armani as per Giorgio Armani's will.
Final Year Undergraduate Dissertation
Comparative Stability of Microencapsulated versus
Non-encapsulated Vitamin D in Milk under Simulated Environmental Conditions. Achieved a 1st Class Honours
Accenture plc M&A Advisory Presentation
A strategic evaluation of Accenture’s AI-first transformation and acquisition pathway, assessing financial performance, sectoral expansion, and targeted Irish fintech and IT services acquisition opportunities to drive long-term value creation
Customer Profitability Management Business Case
Presented a “New Beverage” strategy to Red Bull, which expands the business into new beverage categories while leveraging the existing organization in an efficient manner, including a financial plan, main customers’ profitability for the next three years for one European market, systems, cross-functional departments, and data tracking metrics.
About Me
I’m someone who’s naturally curious, driven, and always looking to improve, whether that’s in business, health, or just day-to-day life. A big part of who I am comes from my interest in health and fitness. You’ll usually find me in the gym, out running, swimming, or hiking, and I’m always looking for ways to optimise day-to-day performance and stay on top of my health. I’ve also developed a strong interest in human biology and the more niche side of things like biohacking, just constantly trying to understand how to get the most out of both body and mind.
Sport has always been a big part of my life too, both watching and playing. I’m a Manchester United supporter, follow Formula 1 closely (backing Max Verstappen), and keep up with Cork hurling, Irish rugby, and both Irish and Dutch football. On the playing side, I enjoy keeping things social and competitive through tennis, golf, five-a-side, and padel. It’s something that naturally ties into how I like to spend my spare time. Want to grab a coffee? Lets play some padel instead.
I have a strong interest in business and entrepreneurship, particularly in understanding how companies create and deliver value. I like keeping up with business news, trends, and different industries, and I’d describe myself as commercially minded but open and curious in how I approach things.
Outside of that, I enjoy travelling, experiencing new cultures, reading, and spending time with friends and family, which is always at the centre of everything I do.
Looking ahead, my goal is to become well-rounded across different areas of business and to grow into a position where I can lead with confidence and clarity. I’m particularly interested in understanding how to drive meaningful value within a business that I’m genuinely passionate about and share the same vision. Whether that’s my own venture or contributing to an established organisation. At this stage, I’m focused on building a strong foundation, developing key skills, gaining hands-on experience, and learning from people who are where I want to be and already operating at a high level. I’m keen to stay open, keep improving, and gradually work towards these goals whilst staying true to myself always.
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
Structured problem-solving using proven strategic frameworks and quantitative analysis to address complex business challenges
Process & business Excellence
Turning ideas into viable, market-ready solutions through structured innovation thinking
CORE SKILLS
Combining analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and practical leadership to drive meaningful impact
LEADERSHIP & AGILITY
Leading across teams with clarity and adaptability, ensuring alignment and forward momentum
Interpersonal Skills
Build genuine connections, communicate clearly, and adapt to different cultures, allowing me to work effectively in teams manage relationships professionally
COMMERCIAL DRIVE
Strong commercial awareness focused on identifying growth opportunities and long-term value creation
PROJECT Management
Managing projects end-to-end with attention to detail and focus on meaningful outcomes
ACHIEVEMENTS
A track record of high-impact strategic results and academic recognition defined by rigorous analysis and early-career leadership.
UCD Smurfit Aspire Scholarship
Recipient of the Aspire Scholarship. Selected as 1 of 10 students university wide to be awarded an Aspire Scholarship based on academic and leadership achievements.
MTU Undergraduate Graduation
Graduated from my BSc Nutrition & Health Science Degree in October 2025 with a 2.1 Class Honours, 3.61GPA
Cork Hurling Premier 2 County Champion
Won the Cork Premier 2 County Championship in September 2020 playing in midfield in my 2nd year of playing hurling.
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Founded MTU's First Consultancy Society
Founded and served as President, becoming the University's 2nd largest society on campus.
GET IN TOUCH
I’m driven by strategy, innovation, and long-term value creation. If you’re working on something ambitious or exploring new opportunities, I’d welcome the conversation.
Email me: jonathan.devries@ucdconnect.ie