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Celebrating Ireland’s Top Financial Leaders. The CFO 100 Index 2024 has been launched, in partnership with Sia Partners. The Index highlights distinguished CFOs who are driving financial strategy and innovation across industries, playing a critical role in guiding their organisations through complex economic landscapes. Their ability to balance growth, sustainability, and financial excellence sets them apart as key contributors to the success and future of their businesses.  Congratulations to all honourees for their remarkable achievements and contributions. Discover more about these leaders below: CFO 100 Index 2024. David Arnold Financial Officer,(Grafton Group plc) Michael Behan,(Eirgrid Group) Julie Berg,(Mainstream Renewable Power) Adrian Blackshields,(Primark) Basil Blakeney,(AbbVie) Ken Bowles,(Smurfit Kappa)Andrew Boyle, (Aon Ireland) Brendan Brennan,(ICON plc)Pat Brennan,(Novartis)Annemarie Britz,(Central Bank of Ireland)Donal Buggy,(Ornua) Yvonne Burke,(Glen Dimplex)Aaron Carroll,(BT Ireland)Lavanya Chandrashekar Chopra,Chief Financial Officer,(Diageo)Padraig Clancy Director Finance,(Gilead Sciences Inc.)Paul Cogan,(Wisetek)Patrick Cooney, (Version 1) Neil Corcoran,(Irish Life Investment Managers)Stephen Craig, (State Street)Conor Curley, (AMCS Group)Paula Deegan,(Aerospace Dublin), Mark Denley,Vodafone Ireland, Enda Devine,(IPB Insurance)Jacinta Devine (Dole Food Company) #CFOLeadership #FinancialExcellence #BusinessStrategy #Innovation #CFO100 #LeadershipExcellence https://lnkd.in/enSx8pdS

Resilience: The Key to Success According to Terry Clune, CEO and founder of CluneTech “It’s probably the most important skill.” In today’s fast-paced world, resilience is not just a nice-to-have, it’s essential. The ability to adapt, recover, and keep moving forward in the face of setbacks is what sets successful people apart. #Resilience #Leadership #GrowthMindset #Success #Perseverance #MentalToughness #Entrepreneurship

Market update: Positive U.S. jobs data & lower Eurozone inflation Recent economic data is driving market shifts. The U.S. job market exceeded expectations, adding 254,000 jobs in September, pushing unemployment to 4.1%. At the same time, eurozone inflation dipped to 1.8%, sparking speculation around a potential ECB rate cut. While U.S. equities climbed, European markets felt pressure from geopolitical concerns. A reminder of how global events can have far-reaching impacts on market movements. #Economy #MarketUpdate #Inflation #JobGrowth #Investing For more insights, click on the link below. https://lnkd.in/e-JKJzfJ

Your Voice Matters Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent poll on content preferences. The results are in: In-depth features: 35% (winning overall!) Interviews: 30% Short articles: 22% Thought leadership pieces: 13% Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to create engaging and inspiring business content. We’re eager to hear your thoughts. #BusinessContent #InDepthFeatures #ContentStrategy

Congratulations again to Terry Clune, CEO of CluneTech, who was named Business Person of the Year at last year's Business & Finance Awards, in association with KPMG. This was a  well-deserved recognition that highlights his outstanding leadership and innovative contributions to the business and fintech sectors. Date for your diary! Celebrate the best in Irish business at the Business & Finance Awards on December 5th, 2024. Network with fellow leaders, honour business excellence, and celebrate the standout achievements of the year. Secure your table today and to find out more, click on the link below. https://hubs.ly/Q02T679h0

Announcing Key Leadership Appointments Across Ireland We would like to acknowledge the new and notable appointments of prominent executives across Ireland: -Bernard Byrne as Co Chair at Balance For Better Business. -Sanjay Patel, Chief Operating Officer at Compass Group Ireland. -Gerry Flanagan & Ryan O’Donnell Head of Group IT and Chief Delivery Officer, respectively, at Ergo. -Paul O'Brien Partner at Albany Beck -Niall O’Buachalla, Chief Financial Officer at Quintain Ireland. -Padraic Clarke & Karl Murray, Client Partner and Technical Director, respectively, at 4most. These appointments highlight important leadership transitions within their respective industries. #Leadership #ExecutiveAppointments #Ireland #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #Diversity https://lnkd.in/eM9BPig5

A big thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday morning at the CFO 100 Index 2024 Launch with Sia Partners! 🎉 We were thrilled to welcome so many top finance leaders for an engaging morning of insightful discussions and networking. Special thanks to our expert panelists: Yvonne Holmes (DCC plc), Michael Kavanagh(Compliance Institute), Joanne Sheahan (Enterprise Ireland) and moderator Lawrence Vesey. And also to Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, for delivering an inspiring keynote address on the importance of CSRD for CFOs. The discussions on navigating climate regulations provided invaluable takeaways for everyone involved, and we hope you left feeling informed and energised. #CFO100 #Sustainability

In a recent interview, Paul Murphy, CEO of Climeaction, shares valuable insights on effective leadership in the face of climate challenges. He advocates for embracing difficulties, maintaining a grounded perspective, and pursuing continuous progress. Murphy's commitment to sustainability and innovation reflects how proactive leadership can drive meaningful change in our pursuit of a greener future. Explore his thoughts and vision for climate action here: Paul Murphy Q&A. #Leadership #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Innovation #BusinessLeadership https://lnkd.in/e9X_cC4p

Executive Insights interview featuring Cathal Friel, KPMG Ireland https://hubs.ly/Q02SXKHK0

Scaling from Startup to €1.5B Enterprise! In a compelling interview, Cathal Friel, Chair & Co-Founder of hVIVO PLC, shares insights with Brian Egan, Partner at KPMG Ireland. Discover key strategies behind five London Stock Exchange listings and a €1.5B acquisition. Learn how IPOs, strategic investments, and Ireland’s post-Brexit advantages are shaping the future of European businesses. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/dpwuHaNa #Business #Finance #IPO #Entrepreneurship #GreenEconomy #Ireland #Leadership