About Gallarus Advisors

Built on Experience. Focused on Your Results.

Dan McCarthy

I’ve carried the weight of the CEO seat through growth, transformation, and high‑stakes change. For more than two decades, I’ve led and scaled companies across SaaS, data, information, media and marketplaces. I’ve worked with world-class private equity firms.

I know what it’s like to be accountable to investors, teams, and outcomes—and to need clarity fast.

That’s why I created this advisory practice: to help other CEOs turn what they already know into a plan they can execute, without hiring a big consulting firm or losing weeks in abstract analysis.

Gallarus engagements are deeply tailored, practical, and anchored in both strategy and humanity. We help leaders see clearly, act decisively, and grow with integrity.

I bring operational rigor, strategic clarity, and a collaborative style that gets teams aligned.

When you work with Gallarus Advisors, you work directly with me—no layers, no hand‑offs—just practical guidance from someone who’s been there.

Why “Gallarus”?

The name Gallarus comes from the Gallarus Oratory, an ancient stone structure on the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland. Built by hand over a thousand years ago, the oratory still stands — its precision and craftsmanship a testament to what endures.

Dan has used the Gallarus name since the early 2000s as a personal symbol of that ethos. It reflects his belief that real leadership — like real craft — is built brick by brick, with intention, integrity, and care.

The Oratory is modest in size but powerful in presence. It endures not because it was rushed, but because it was built to last.

That’s how we approach our work: quietly powerful, intentionally built, and grounded in principles that withstand the test of time.

Let’s Build Something That Lasts

If you’re navigating complexity and want a grounded partner to walk through it with you, let’s talk.