D.O. O’Connor

D.O. O’Connor is Managing Director of Laya Healthcare, leading a team of over 680 people and a growing membership of 710,000+. With nearly 30 years’ experience in health insurance, he has been instrumental in shaping the sector in Ireland—steering Laya’s transformation from its early start-up days as BUPA in 1996 to its current position as Ireland’s second-largest health insurer.

D.O. brings deep, cross-functional expertise across strategy, sales, product innovation, wellbeing, pricing, and digital transformation. His leadership has been pivotal in multiple business milestones, including brand evolution, ownership transitions, and the company’s 2024 acquisition by AXA, Europe’s No. 1 health insurer.

A firm believer in putting members at the heart of every decision, D.O. is known for his clear strategic vision, collaborative leadership style, and track record of delivering sustainable growth in an evolving healthcare landscape.