“Good conversations with the right people are priceless.”
-Anonymous
Founder
Keith boasts over 20 years of experience in various technology businesses. As a true innovator, he has successfully led several companies to a global scale, with accomplishments in both B2B and B2C spaces.
Keith has a unique knowledge of technology and marketing and a deep understanding of how to scale a business based on innovation, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to success.
Starting his career at PwC, Keith has since held senior roles at various companies, including Ladbrokes Coral, Gala Coral, Boylesports, and Intuition. In 2021, he founded JKO Capital alongside Eddie Jordan and Andrew Tipton, where they raised an impressive $4bn to support the proposed acquisition of Playtech PLC.
With Keith's expertise and experience, JKO Connect is well-equipped to bring together people, capital, companies, and ideas, driving successful partnerships and customer outcomes.
Keith O’Loughlin
Eddie is a former F1 team owner and a renowned entrepreneur. He has been instrumental in championing young talent in the racing world, having helped drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, and Eddie Irvine get their big breaks.
In 1990, Eddie established Jordan Grand Prix and entered Formula 1, later selling the company in 2005. Since then, he has been part of the BBC's Formula 1 presenting team as an analyst, inducted into the Irish Motorsport Hall of Fame and in 2012, he was awarded an honorary OBE by Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of his services to charity and motor racing.
Eddie has made a name for himself as a long-term investor and partner in the sports betting and gaming space. He is also known for his world-renowned marketing and sponsorship deals with some of the biggest brands in the world.
His high-achievement mindset has significantly impacted the brands and the sports they represent. Eddie is also a recognisable figure worldwide and serves as an embodiment of great success. He has even served on the board of Citibank Private for seven years.
Eddie has been a long term investor and partner in the Sports betting and Gaming space.
Eddie Jordan
Andrew's career has been diverse, spanning multiple industries, including Financial Services, Telecoms, Consultancies, Engineering and Gaming.
With experience working in both large enterprises and startups in technology, he has developed a broad range of skills and expertise. In recent years, Andrew has been focused on Agile Transformations and Agility roles, taking on positions such as Agile Coach, product management, and running small businesses.
His passion for helping people unlock their potential and excel in their roles led him to JKO Connect, where he was brought in to grow the operation and attract top talent. With his knack for bringing out the best in people, Andrew is a valuable asset to the JKO Connect team, helping to ensure that the company continues to expand and attract the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry.
Andrew Tipton
Our History
Our ethos is based on running high-performance Formula 1 teams, where attention to detail and focus culminate in taking thousandths of second off-lap times. We believe successful recruitment is a deep understanding of business role requirements and candidate knowledge and matching them together.
Our mission is to help clients find and retain the right people and teams, providing flexibility and adaptability to support business growth.JKO Connect's core philosophy is that people are at the centre of everything.
Therefore, we aim to grow our people's skill sets and capabilities, providing skilled
teams when needed to help clients scale and maintain growth.
In addition, we partner with clients, focusing on outcomes and customer success to build long-term relationships based on mutual respect, clear and honest communication, and collaboration.
Our services cover various industries, including gaming, financial services, healthcare, education, and technology. Ultimately, JKO Connect's mission is to connect people, capital, ideas, and opportunities, fostering success and growth for everyone involved.
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20D Beckett Way, Park West Business Campus, Dublin, D12 T6P6, Ireland.
Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–6pm
1st Floor, Old Warehouse Building, Black River Park, 2 Fir St, Cape Town 7925
Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–6pm