“I always try to surround myself with people I believe are brilliant” - with Steve Tennant CEO, EMEA of Grant Thornton Advisors
In the latest Renatus Podcast, host Greg Dilger speaks with Steve Tennant, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Ireland and Head of Grant Thornton Advisors EMEA. Charismatic and highly engaging, 47-year-old Steve Tennant brings a fresh perspective and energy to the world of professional services. His natural ability to connect with people, communicate big ideas simply, and inspire confidence has made a significant impact within Grant Thornton Ireland. Following the recent private-equity-driven merger of Grant Thornton Ireland and Grant Thornton Advisors USA, Steve was appointed to lead their fast-growing EMEA business — a strong endorsement of both Steve and the Irish firm. In this podcast, he talks about his early days in Aberdeen and Leeds, and how he ultimately ended up working for Grant Thornton in Dublin. He discusses Grant Thornton’s phenomenal growth in recent years, the hows and whys behind the merger with the US business, and, of course, his exciting new role building out the EMEA organisation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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“I get such a buzz from working with entrepreneurs” – with Julie Sinnamon, former CEO of Enterprise Ireland
In this episode of the Renatus Podcast, host Greg Dilger speaks with Julie Sinnamon, the hugely influential former CEO of Enterprise Ireland (EI). Julie shares her insights on starting and scaling companies, as well as the evolving role of EI. Drawing on decades of experience at both EI and the IDA, she offers her perspective on issues ranging from female entrepreneurship to the critical role of leadership in driving business success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fast Money, Smart Data: Inside Wayflyer with Aidan Corbett
In the latest episode of the Renatus Podcast, host Greg Dilger speaks with Aidan Corbett, co-founder and CEO of Wayflyer — the Dublin-based fintech helping global e-commerce businesses access fast, data-driven funding. Launched in 2019 by Aidan Corbett and Jack Pierse, Wayflyer has grown from a lean startup to a global player with offices in Dublin, London, New York, and Sydney, and a $1.6 billion valuation (2022) backed by top-tier international VCs. It’s an extraordinary story of Irish entrepreneurship and global ambition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Building Success: The Vision and Teamwork driving Michael Stanley’s Cairn Homes.
In this episode of the Renatus Podcast, our host, Greg Dilger, talks to Michael Stanley, the Co-founder and CEO of Ireland's biggest house builder - Cairn Homes plc. Founded in 2014 by himself and Alan McIntosh, the company went public the following year and has thrived ever since. In 2024, it achieved nearly €1 billion in revenue, delivering 2,241 completed units. There is much to admire about Cairn Homes - not least its CEO’s entrepreneurial instincts but also its unwavering commitment to quality - with modern design, sustainability and energy efficiency right at the heart of everything they do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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"We are the house magazine of globalisation" - with Bill Emmott, former Editor-in-Chief of The Economist.
In this episode of the Renatus podcast, host Greg Dilger talks to Bill Emmott - a highly respected writer and consultant best known for his 13 years as Editor in Chief of 'The Economist’ - serving in Brussels, Tokyo and London. Under his leadership, The Economist’s circulation more than doubled, from 500,000 weekly copies to 1.1 million. Bill is known for his expertise in international affairs, economics and geopolitics, and he shares his thoughts on some of the big global issues we currently face. In 2016, he and his wife decided to become “Brexiles” after the fateful referendum by moving to Ireland. In June 2024, they became naturalised Irish citizens. This episode was recorded on 21st February 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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