Navan local to lead operations at eBay’s EU Headquarters

Described as “a natural leader with extensive experience”, Navan woman Siobhán Curtin has been appointed Site Lead at eBay Ireland.

In her new role, Siobhán will head up teams at the European HQ in Blanchardstown as well as employees who work remotely across Ireland.

The Navan local has worked with eBay for over 17 years. Siobhán joined eBay in 2004 as a customer services representative.

During her time at eBay, she has worked in key leadership as well as customer-focused roles not only in Ireland, but globally and most recently, Siobhán was Director UK & Ireland Customer Operations.

In the past five years, Siobhán has been instrumental in positioning eBay as a leader in the virtual working space. In 2017, she was lead on the eBay@Home programme, which saw eBay recruit new employees across Ireland, offering them a permanent remote work contract that allowed them to work and live in their own communities.

Siobhán Curtin said: “I’m thrilled to become the Site Leader for eBay Ireland. The culture at eBay is one built on community, hard work and pioneering spirit and it is something I will ensure continues to grow and thrive in my new role. As Site Lead, I look forward to empowering the eBay Ireland workforce and the wider eBay community to ensure they are set for success.”

Derek Allgood of eBay said: “Siobhán is passionate about encouraging eBay team members to reach their full potential and she takes a similar approach with our sellers, particularly the small Irish businesses that she wants to see flourish on our marketplace and reach as many buyers as possible. She’s a natural leader and this is a fantastic appointment for the eBay business.”

Siobhan says inclusivity and equality are core to her beliefs and she will work closely with the company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team as well as the Ireland Changemakers team, which encourages social entrepreneurship in local communities across the country.

Siobhán holds a BA in Human Resources Management from the National College of Ireland. She also holds a business diploma from Ballyfermot College of Further Education and a diploma in HR industrial relations from National College of Ireland.