People of Perigord

Colm O'Dowd

Global Projects Support Lead
Perigord Dublin, Ireland
1.How long have you been working with Perigord? 
Almost nine and a half years
 
2.What is your role at Perigord?  
I'm the Global Projects Support Lead.
 
3.What three words would you use to describe your role?  
Hectic, enjoyable and challenging
 
4.What do you like most about your job? 
I love the travelling I get to do, and treat Fridays
 
5.What work-related accomplishment are you most proud of? 
Tough question, but what comes to mind is the role I played in training the staff in Perigord’s Indian office in Hyderabad
 
6.COVID 19 has meant we have all had to make significant changes both to our professional and personal life, how has your daily life/work routine changed as a result of the pandemic? 
I get an extra half hour in bed. I'm at home a lot more now, so I've realised the kids next door make lots of noise. I work from my kitchen but the work hasn't stopped one bit.
 
 I never realised how much I'd miss a hardware store.
 
7.What is something that no longer happens that you miss? 
Meath winning All Irelands.
 
8.What’s your favourite sport to watch and which team do you support? 
My favourite sport is GAA, supporting Meath. I also love Soccer and I'd be an ABU (anything but United)
 
9.If you could only have three apps on your smartphone, which would you pick? 
YouTube, RTE News, Revolut
 
10.What is the best concert or show you ever attended? 
I'd have to say Marilyn Manson. I flew over to London to see him with my friend back in 2003.
 
11.What is your favourite type of food? 
I love spicy food but if I've to choose one, it’s Mexican
 
12What is your favourite movie? 
I liked the Saw movies, but my favourite would be The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers 
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