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David O'Sullivan was born on 1 March, 1953 in Dublin, Ireland, is an Irish diplomat for the EU. Discover David O'Sullivan's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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71 years old |
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1 March 1953 |
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1 March |
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Dublin, Ireland |
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Ireland
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David O'Sullivan Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, David O'Sullivan height not available right now. We will update David O'Sullivan's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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David O'Sullivan Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David O'Sullivan worth at the age of 71 years old? David O'Sullivan’s income source is mostly from being a successful diplomat. He is from Ireland. We have estimated David O'Sullivan's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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David O'Sullivan Social Network
Timeline
David O'Sullivan (born 1 March 1953) is the Director General of the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA).
O'Sullivan was born in Dublin in 1953.
He is married with two children.
O'Sullivan speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Irish and Japanese.
General Gerald (Gerry) O’Sullivan was formerly Chief of staff of the Irish Defence Forces.
O'Sullivan lived in California for a time during his childhood.
O'Sullivan attended St. Mary's College C.S.Sp., Rathmines and studied Economics and Sociology at Trinity College Dublin.
He graduated in 1975, and then he proceeded to study at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, a year later, where he earned a postgraduate Diploma of Advanced European Studies.
He then worked at the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs until 1979, when he entered the European Commission.
While at Trinity, he was Auditor and debating Gold medalist of the College Historical Society and winner of the Irish Times debating competition.
In the Commission, O'Sullivan served as;
At the start of the Prodi Commission he was head of the President's Cabinet in 1999 and appointed Secretary-General a year later (in 2000), taking over from Carlo Trojan.
In 1999, he was named European of the Year by the European Movement Ireland.
O'Sullivan has held a number of high level positions including Chief of Staff to President Romano Prodi and Secretary-General of the European Commission between June 2000 and November 2005.
From 2005 to 2010, he was Director General for Trade.
In 2005, he was appointed Director General for Trade where he acted as Chief Negotiator for the Doha Development Round.
O'Sullivan also contributed to the launching of numerous bilateral trade negotiations and the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement with South Korea (FTA); he supervised trade defence instruments and led regular trade dialogues with the European Union's major trade partners.
He was awarded with an Honorary Doctorate from the Dublin Institute of Technology in 2005.
In November 2010, he was made Director-General of the Directorate-General for External Relations with the specific task of preparing for the launch of the new European External Action Service.
In 2010, he was appointed as Director General for External Relations, with the responsibility of setting up the EEAS and was appointed the Chief Operating Officer on 1 January 2011.
O'Sullivan became Chief Operating Officer of the European External Action Service (EEAS), the diplomatic service of the European Union, when it came into existence on 1 January 2011.
In this capacity, he contributed to the setting up of the EEAS.
O'Sullivan also had lead responsibilities within the EEAS for relations with Asia (including the Strategic Partnerships with China, India, Japan and South Korea), relations with the rest of Europe (including the Eastern Neighbourhood, the Balkans, Russia and Switzerland) and relations with Africa.
In April 2013, O'Sullivan was awarded as Alumnus of the Year by the College of Europe.
He was previously a European civil servant served as Ambassador of the European Union to the United States from 2014 to 2019, Chief Operating Officer of the EEAS from 2010 to 2014, Director-General of DG RELEX from October 2010 to December 2010, Director-General of DG Trade from 2005 to 2010, Secretary General of the European Commission from 2000 to 2005.
O'Sullivan was appointed to the post of Ambassador of the European Union to the United States, taking up office in Washington, D.C., on 1 November 2014.
He presented his credentials to President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony on 18 November 2014.
He was appointed as the new Director General of the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), with effect from 4 April 2022
He is a Vice-President of the College Historical Society (Trinity College, Dublin).
He was awarded the EU Transatlantic Business Award by the American Chamber of Commerce in June 2014.
He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Trinity College Dublin in December 2014.
