Ruth Larkin’s career has spanned multiple industries, but her core focus has always remained committed to product development, international market entry and growth, business management and strategy, and importantly on building, managing and supporting multi-faceted international sales channels, in both B2B and B2C.
In 2013, Ruth Larkin founded Lark Bridal Ltd which distributes world leading bridal and fashion brands across more than 30 countries in Mainland Europe, the UK, the Middle East, North Africa, and North America. The company distributes the leading bridal brand in the world and designs, manufactures and distributes its own brand of bridesmaid and events-wear globally.
Ruth is the lead consultant in the company’s Sales Academy which provides tailored strategic consultancy and advice to export focused businesses across multiple industries and the international retail sector. Ruth is an expert contributor with leading B2B industry magazine and digital platform Bridal Buyer, providing live training sessions across their social platforms, along with regular print content focusing on Business Strategy, Sale And Marketing and Team Management.
In 2008, Ruth was the co-founder of indigenous manufacturing company Multihog Ltd. which design and create a range of multipurpose tractor vehicles for heavy duty municipal applications including winter maintenance, sweeping and ground–scare. Fleets of Multihog vehicles can now be found across the world being used by the world’s busiest airports, local authorities & contractors providing solutions to endless municipal and maintenance applications.
Ruth has worked with Enterprise Ireland as a mentor since 2012.
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