Leadership at Vending-Machines.ie

Clear vision.
People first.

Our leadership brings together experience in business, finance, technology and operations. Together, we guide Vending-Machines.ie with a clear focus on customers and long-term success.

The people guiding our business

Meet our
leadership team.

Different backgrounds. A shared direction. Meet the people who help shape our strategy and keep the business focused on its goals.

Omar Darouiche Montenegro, Founder and CEO of Vending-Machines.ie
Founder & CEO

Omar Darouiche
Montenegro

Omar brings broad experience across marketing, sales, finance, strategy, technology, operations and management. His background combines technical training with a wide view of how a business works.

He trained as an industrial engineer and also holds a master’s degree in Integral Management. As a result, his experience spans both technical and commercial disciplines.

Industrial engineering · Master’s in Integral Management

StrategyTechnologyOperationsCommercial management
Alf Smiddy, Director at Vending-Machines.ie
Director

Alf Smiddy

Alf is a chartered accountant with experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Cork and Dublin. In addition, he has worked at senior levels in the Irish and international beverage and hospitality sectors.

His sector experience spans more than 25 years. This background brings a valuable financial and commercial perspective to the leadership team.

Chartered accountant · Beverage & hospitality experience

FinanceHospitalityBeverage sectorBusiness management
How we lead

Direction, care
and accountability.

Strong leadership connects a long-term vision with everyday decisions. Above all, it keeps the company focused on the people and businesses we serve.

A clear direction

First, our leadership sets the company’s strategy and long-term objectives. This gives the business a clear direction as it develops its services and explores opportunities.

Constructive challenge

Our leaders also challenge management to remain focused on agreed goals. In turn, that oversight supports accountability and thoughtful decisions across the business.

Long-term value

We look beyond the next transaction. Instead, our focus is on the company’s lasting success and the value it creates for customers, shareholders and other stakeholders.

A shared achievement

Recognition built
by a whole team.

Our awards reflect the work of people across Vending-Machines.ie. Explore five years of Business All-Star recognition and our Prestige Awards 2025/26 certificate.

Alongside these achievements, our company story shows the wider business behind the leadership team. You can also read customer reviews and explore our service options.

Discover our story and awards ↗

Vending-Machines.ie. Business All-Star recognition, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.VENDING-MACHINES.IE5Years.In a row.BUSINESS ALL-STAR20212022202320242025

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