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BREAKOUTS MISSION

At Breakout, we believe that  the future of toys  is connected with computer games and digital online experiences.


That's why we are making the next generation of digitally connected toys for children and adults to play with around the world.


 
Executive Team
  • Managing and Creative Director - Andrew Deegan
  • BSc Product Design, Dip New business management

Andrew is an award-winning innovator and entrepreneur with wide commercial and design experience gained with household names including the Lego Company. Andrew’s remarkable skills and unquenchable passion for designing toys and interactive products have led to the patented designs which drive the company’s output. Andrew continues to secure top awards for his design work and entrepreneurial ability and is continually in demand as an inventor,  product developer and games designer.

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  • Legal and Commercial Director - David Sweeney
  • BCL, Barrister-at-law

David is a business affairs lawyer with a strong track record in the media and entertainment sector including five years working for the top names in the videogame industry. David is highly experienced in copyright law and has specialised in negotiation, licensing, and rights development for companies such as Universal Studios and Warner Music Group. Over the past fifteen years David has served as General Counsel to the European videogame, film and music industries as well as being European Public Policy Director for the multinational company Vivendi. As the CEO of the Interactive Games Association of Ireland, David is in the driving seat gathering support and promoting the growth of the interactive gaming sector here in ireland.

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  • Chairman and COO - Brian Kelly
  • Seasoned corporate Executive

Brian is a seasoned corporate executive with a global track record managing both software and hardware companies.Throughout his career he has worked in executive roles for companies including Lionbridge Technologies, Bowne, Berlitz, Apple, Data General, fulfilling roles including CEO, COO and Chairman. As the founder and CEO of Softrans Int Ltd he raised funding and secured contracts with leading IT corporations such as Oracle, Nokia and Microsoft. When acquired by Berlitz he was promoted to V.P. of Language Services. He then later managed the successful integration with Bowne Global Solutions and Lionbridge technologies Inc. where he held roles as Senior Vice President, COO, Chairman and served on the Executive Management teams.

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