The Padded Wagon

Eddie Dowling is the President and CEO of The Padded Wagon, a premier moving and storage company with a strong presence in the U.S. and Ireland. For the past 70 years, the company has been headquartered in New York City and provides luxury residential and commercial moving, climate-controlled storage, and international shipping services. 

Under Eddie’s leadership, The Padded Wagon has grown into a multi-national provider, operating six locations in two countries, owning a fleet of 80 modern vehicles, and employing more than 200 skilled professionals. His commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service continues to set The Padded Wagon apart.

Eddie attended Terenure College in Dublin, Ireland, before moving to the United States in 1986 with his wife, Aine. His roots in Ireland remain strong, symbolized by the distinctive Dublin blue paint on all the company’s trucks. Eddie’s dedication to giving back is reflected in his philanthropic endeavors, including his work as a fundraiser for Maynooth College, the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), and Project Children, a peace initiative that has united over 23,000 children from both Catholic and Protestant families in Northern Ireland.

Outside of his professional and philanthropic pursuits, Eddie enjoys time on the golf course and cherishes his moments with his four children—Conor (35), Erin (33), Kelly (26), and Sinead (23)—and his growing number of grandchildren.