Unlocking the full potential of local supply chains in a turbulent world - The Story Behind KPMG’s Sustainable Futures
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Shane O’Reilly who is the MD of sustainable futures at KPMG Ireland. With over 20 years of experience of the global construction materials market having joined KPMG from CRH, he leads their ESG & Sustainability service line. On this episode, Bríd and Shane discuss:Why Ireland taking a lead on sustainability matters even if others are lagging behind.How there’s a need to clearly explain to Irish businesses why trusting local supply chains is so important.Why it’s vital that sustainability reporting is demystified and made simple for Irish SMBs to fully embrace it.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
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Creating a powerhouse Irish cosmetics company in 12 years - The Story Behind AYU Cosmetics.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Suzie O’Neill, the owner of AYU cosmetics and a new member of the Board of Guaranteed Irish.On this episode, Bríd and Suzie discuss:*the magic moment when she knew she’d cracked the formula for the brand’s famous concealer product* AYU’s ownership structure * And there’s even a delve into the profit margin for the cosmetics industry as a whole.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
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‘We’re on the cusp of the next industrial revolution!’ - The Story Behind Viatel Technologies
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Damien McCann Chairman of Guaranteed Irish and CCO of Viatel Technologies.On this episode, Bríd and Damien discuss:* Damien’s appointment to Chairperson of the Guaranteed Irish board and his vision for the network.* The importance of collaboration between indigenous companies and multinational companies to create and maintain a cohesive supply chain.* And why he believes technology has brought us to the cusp of the next industrial revolution. On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
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‘Ireland is Growing up’- How the Irish business landscape has changed with Barbara Scully
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is writer, broadcaster and comedian, Barbara Scully.
As our 2024 season of podcasts draws to a close we take the time to reflect on some core themes for Irish business:
How gender politics has shaped the evolution of Irish workplaces
Why it’s vital for businesses to embrace valuable experience
And in the 50th year of Guaranteed Ireland, Barbara and host Bríd O’Connell consider how Ireland has moved on from the days when being world class and being Irish were mutually exclusive.
On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
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Finding solutions to the Irish Housing Supply Crisis - The Story Behind MyHome.ie
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Joanne Geary, Managing Director of Ireland’s leading home and property portal, MyHome.ie.
On this episode, Bríd and Joanne discuss:
- Why it’s important to describe what’s happening in Irish housing supply as a ‘crisis’
-Why the government actually needs to build 200k houses this year and the ideas that will stimulate increased output by property developers
- Her experience of being a female leader in a male-dominated sector
On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Join us each week as we hear the inspirational stories behind the powerhouse businesses that make up the Guaranteed Irish members' network. Guaranteed Irish Stories is sponsored by FBD Insurance, Ireland’s largest homegrown insurer.
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