Hunch appoints chief business officer

Hunch has appointed Gareth O’Neill as its new chief business officer to lead global expansion and drive growth at a pivotal stage in the company’s development.

Gareth, with over 20 years of experience in scaling businesses and driving partnerships globally, will focus on growth strategy, strategic partnerships, and investor relations. 

He joins Hunch from Meta, where he led the EMEA Partner Solutions team, increasing partner revenue from $200 million to over $2 billion per quarter. 

Previously, Gareth co-founded Maroon Tech and held senior roles at Afiniti, Microsoft, Telefonica and RS Components.

He said: “Having worked with Siggi as a consultant before joining the advisory board, I’ve seen first-hand the strength and the vision behind Hunch. 

“So, this felt like the most natural next step.

“Hunch is primed for success and there is a great feeling of energy here. 

“I see myself as a support and force multiplier to help our teams achieve the potential that’s already in motion. 

“The company's innovative approach and strong leadership provide an exciting opportunity to contribute at a strategic level and help shape the future of the business while also delivering meaningful impact for the industry.” 

Gareth’s appointment underscores Hunch’s commitment to scaling its creative performance platform, aligning with growing global demand for its services.

Siggi Rakovich, chief executive and founder of Hunch, added: “Gareth’s track record speaks for itself. 

“Our momentum at Hunch has been on the rise and things are moving quickly. 

“Gareth’s ability to accelerate strategic growth and build meaningful strategic partnerships is exactly what we need at this stage. 

“He has both unwavering faith in our mission as well as the operational know-how to back it and take Hunch to the next level.”

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