Eastern promise delivers on a global scale

A student's idea transformed into a vibrant international business supplying e-commerce companies from China
Eastern promise delivers on a global scale

Alan Coughlan: Founder and CEO Lansil Global

Sat, 08 May, 2021 - 10:00
John Daly

Alan Coughlan would not disagree that his career arc has taken him a long way from his native Cobh and his college years at Cork Institute of Technology.

Moving to China in 2011 to complete a masters in international business in Shanghai, his intention was to eventually return to Ireland. 

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