Avaan Global are trusted experts and representatives of global brands/products. Today we provide Sales and Marketing Agency/Representation and Management Advisory to leading businesses/products throughout the world.
We provide exclusive opportunities to businesses, partners and clients.
fOUNDING Partner
Glen Van Dyk
An accomplished business owner/CEO, Glen has a wealth of experience and global connections providing all stakeholders with best-in-class services and representation.
KEY SKILLS
Executive Level Strategy, Efficiency & Execution Advisory | Exclusive Sales and Marketing Agency | Seed to Market Advisory | Golf and Sports Club Executive Administration
PROFILE
Glen’s career experience has been obtained travelling with businesses operating multiple offices the world over. Glen has privately founded and divested from two successful businesses and become a partner, then Joint Group CEO in a third over his 30+ year career. An expert in Business Development, Strategy and Execution of taking new services and products to market, his vast general business experience and entrepreneurial mind allows Glen to further advise various businesses from ‘seed stage’ into planning, funding, strategy development and implementation through to restructuring and divestment.
Glen’s further business & NFP interests have been as a Sports Administration Executive, as a Director of one of Australia’s premier Golf & Country Clubs along with his private investment business. From founding and divesting his own businesses, Glen’s astute business experience coupled with his global connections are key reasons why Glen is very well respected and sought after.
KEY INDUSTRIES
Business Agency and Representation | Sales & Marketing | Management Advisory | Golf Executive | Executive and Non- Executive Directorship
PARTNER & head of business for IRE/UK/EUROPE/NORTH AMERICA & CANADA
Gerard Burke
A successful Founder and business operator for over 20 years, Gerard has extensive & proven knowledge in Start ups, Administration, Sales & Marketing, Project Management to compliment his previous position as a Senior Executive/Board Member/Captain of one of the world’s most revered Golf Clubs.
KEY SKILLS
Business start up and development | Premium Customer Experience and Sales/Marketing Management | Golf Club Senior Executive & Board Member | End-to-End Project Management
PROFILE
Formally trained as an electrical engineer, Gerard’s passion for golf, business and travel coupled with his endearing personality lead him to start Ireland Travel Links in 2001, his boutique tour business servicing Ireland, Scotland and North America which has proudly served 1000’s of repeat customers from around the world.
During this time, Gerard also served on the Committee and then Board of world renowned Ballybunion Golf Club in Ireland for over 10 years, culminating in his election to Captain (President) in 2006. Gerard is a Life Member of Ballybunion and has been awarded numerous Honorary Memberships in the USA & UK which are a symbol of the respect he has in the Golf, Business and the broader communities.
KEY INDUSTRIES
Golf | Global Travel | Sales & Marketing | Project Management | Electrical Engineering
ADVISORY BOARD - GLOBAL CHAIR
Aidan Hanrahan
Aidan is an established Executive Leader and is the Chairperson of Avaan’s Advisory Board. His extensive experience in Business Sales, Operations, P&L & End-to-End Project Management make Aidan an extremely valuable asset to Avaan’s broader leadership team.
KEY SKILLS
Board Chair | Non-Executive Directorship | Business Operations | Sales Managment/Revenue Growth | Executive Project Management
PROFILE
Aidan is a qualified Civil Engineer having studied at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. He also has a Post Graduate degree in Project Management from the University of Limerick. Aidan has worked globally on some of the biggest property developments in Ireland, as well as the largest infrastructure project of its time in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. His leadership qualities were easily recognized and he progressed to a Senior Engineer quickly where he could provide valuable insights and creative solutions to many issues as they arose.
Easily able to transgress multiple Industries, currently Aidan is the Sales Director of an International Tour Company, where he travels the world developing & maintaining long lasting relationships and repeat business. Thanks to his efforts and unique Sales and Business Development skills, Aidan has helped to significantly increase revenue by 400% over the past 8 years. Aidan combines his qualifications in Engineering and Project Management with his interpersonal & entrepreneurial skills to offer a unique and balanced set of skills to Avaan’s decision making and governance.
Aidan has also served on the Board and as Club Secretary, of world-renowned Irish Golf club, Ballybunion GC and is committed to giving back to his community through his numerous & desirable attributes.
KEY INDUSTRIES
Golf | Civil Engineering | Travel | Construction