The Big Interview: Tom O’Connor of Version 1

Since Tom O’Connor became chief executive of Version 1 in 2017, he has invested €75 million in acquisitions, and he’s still hungry for more

Tom O’Connor, chief executive of Version 1: ‘The first thing we look for is core values.’ Picture: Fergal Phillips

In brief:

Name and role: Tom O’Connor, chief executive, Version 1

Lives: Meathman exiled in Castleknock, Co Dublin

Age: 48

Family: married to Cliona with five kids, Tony (19), Róisín (17), Aisling (15) Bláthnaid (13) and Tomás (8)

My working day: “Used to involve walking Tomás to school, but now that school is out it involves starting at my home office about 8.30am and working through until about 6pm.”

My perfect weekend: “A long run ...