Chamberlink Issue 6 2019 by Cork Chamber

CHAMBERLINK ISSUE 06 2019

THAT SENSE OF CORK

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

CORK CHAMBERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DUBLIN DINNER

in this issue TRANSFORMING CORK

Offshore Wind

Offshore Wind - Can Ireland Join the Revolution

Headline Sponsor Announced - Kearys Motor Group

Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner 2019 in partnership with EY

In the Chair with Anne O’Leary

Lift Your Brand through Digital Signage at Cork Airport

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That Sense of Cork - Championing Cork: Cork Chamber of Commerce, 1819-2019

EMPOWERING YOU

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Upcoming Events

Connecting You

Annual Christmas Lunch in association with O’Flynn Exham Solicitors

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS

Headline Sponsor Announced

Connecting with International Networks

New Members

Members News

On the Move

AIB Supporting Cork

Vodafone Ireland - How 5G will change how we do business now and into the future

Welcome Welcome to the final edition of Chamberlink 2019, a year where we have celebrated 200 years of Cork Chamber and 200 years of progress for Cork. As ever, our vision for the future is at the fore and your Chamber team have been busy developing plans for 2020 so that we will hit the ground running in January. Commitment to our values of being responsible, dynamic, inspiring and purposeful will be matched by the UN Sustainable Development Goals in defining our activity in the year ahead. Our Public Affairs team will articulate Chamber priorities to Government and stakeholders as we head towards an important general election. The Member Services team start the new year with a networking masterclass, an evening with the Marketing Institute

as well as our February breakfast with Sean Doyle, CEO of Aer Lingus. Across training we will be rolling out a fresh Skillnet schedule and numerous business development and promotional opportunities for members. As always the International team will continue to promote Cork as the best place for business while also facilitating exports through our documentation services and highlighting the supports available in the context of an expected Brexit early in the new year. Congratulations to Anne O’Leary on winning the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business Award’ presented at our recent Dublin Dinner. We look forward with anticipation to the announcement of the Cork Company of the Year Award finalists ahead of the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2020.

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Thank you for driving the economy through an exciting 2019 and for your support of Chamber activities. We will continue to work diligently for you. On behalf of all at Cork Chamber I wish you, your colleagues and families a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas period and a successful 2020.

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Offshore Wind – Can Ireland Join the Revolution? Thomas Mc Hugh – Director of Public Affairs, Cork Chamber

The development of largescale renewable energy generation is critical to Ireland’s competitiveness, climate credentials and international reputation as a progressive state. In the context of the deepening climate crisis, and the phased decommissioning of an ageing fleet of coal and peat fired energy facilities, the time has come to invest in progressive sustainable technologies that can dramatically decarbonise our grid. We’ve had success with onshore wind power pioneered by Cork County Council through the mapping of the County’s wind profile and facilitation of multiple developments commencing over a decade ago. Nationally, a glance at Eirgrid’s energy dashboard shows 37% renewable electricity power on the grid over the past month. Efforts to date have clearly been progressive and fruitful, yet they must only be regarded as first steps. Our next steps must be bold and impactful. We must promote and facilitate the development of offshore wind. As an island nation, we have a unique opportunity to build on our rich maritime heritage and enhance our blue economy. Offshore wind turbines generate incredible outputs with a single 8MW turbine creating power for 7,500 homes and up to 13,500 on a good day. Turbines of this scale are located just 8km off the shore of Liverpool and manufacturers such as Siemens, GE and Vestas continue to push the envelope with outputs of up to 12MW.

Our next steps must be bold and impactful. We must promote and facilitate the development of offshore wind.

Power from installed offshore turbines runs through underwater cables along the seabed to an offshore substation which cleans and filters the electricity before an underwater cable carries the energy to shore. Underground cabling continues from here, connecting to a final substation that plugs the power to the grid at the most appropriate point. The technology is clean, inspiring and discreet. Looking to the progress of our nearest neighbours shows the offshore sector can deliver exceptionally well in a favourable regulatory environment. Over the past decade the UK has attracted almost 50% of European offshore wind investment worth €40bn. The UK activity of the leading offshore wind developer Orsted provides the perfect example. Multiple projects such as Burbo Bank Extension 258MW, Race Bank 573MW, and Walney Extension 659MW, have been delivered over the last decade providing power for almost 3.3 million homes. Three further projects, Hornsea 1, 2 and 3 will provide up to 5,004MW and power 4.6 million homes. To highlight the scale – these Hornsea

projects have an equivalent output to that used by the Irish grid daily. In Europe, almost 19,000MW of offshore wind generation is installed. In 2018 over 2,500MW was installed and over 4,200 MW of projects reached final investment decisions, representing €10.3bn in asset investment. It is clear then that Ireland has the potential to enter a robust and mature market, both from a technology and financing perspective. We are not without offshore progress. The Arklow Bank continues to generate 25MW of power on an ongoing basis and a second phase has potential for a further 520 MW. A floating turbine may be deployed at an SEAI site near Belmullet in Mayo by 2022 and DP Energy Ireland have a proposal for a 720MW wind farm off the coast of Ballycotton in Cork. By developing assets such as the Eirgrid Celtic Interconnector that will connect Ireland with France via a 700MW subsea cable we may even have the opportunity to trade energy with Europe as the EU continues to more forcefully back the sustainable agenda.

The time has come to invest in progressive sustainable technologies that can dramatically decarbonise our grid.

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While Ireland has been slow off the mark, the market for offshore is now mature and proven and this represents opportunity for us. The technology has advanced at an exceptional pace and the level of investment required has fallen dramatically. The state investment cost of offshore wind in Europe has fallen from â&#x201A;Ź4.41 million/MW in 2013 to â&#x201A;Ź2.45 million/MW in 2018. In the Netherlands and Germany specific zero-euro bids have even been successful. How can Ireland turn on this renewable energy source? The

establishment of a planning and consent regime that is sensible and attractive to developers, coupled with an active subsidy regime will deliver renewable energy of scale for Ireland. The recent publication of the National Marine Planning Framework is a welcome step but the swift progress of the Marine Planning and Development Management Bill, guidelines and a competitive subsidy scheme are now essential. The Bill needs to be prioritised by the Houses of the Oireachtas over the next couple of months to keep it on track.

In short, the value of offshore wind to the state has never been higher in monetary terms or more critical in environmental terms. The technology is proven, and the sector is mature. There are multiple record-breaking large-scale wind farms in the Irish Sea, yet they do not power Ireland. Irish planning and licencing must be defined, and a subsidy regime must be put in place. But these are only details. The real impediment is the lack of urgency.

Chambers lead the way on Sustainable Development Goals Cork Chamber, Chambers Ireland, ICC Ireland and Chambers nationwide have signed up to support the Sustainable Development Goals throughout their ongoing work. Five specific goals have been identified which Chambers will advocate for on an ongoing basis:

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headline sponsor announced

Kearys Motor Group have been announced as the headline sponsor of the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2020 Kearys Motor Group have been announced as the headline sponsor of the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2020. This is the first year of a 3-year association with Cork Chamber, highlighting Kearys Motor Group’s focus on sustainability through electric vehicles and zero emission driving into a new decade. The announcement was made by Kearys Motor Group Chairman, Bill Keary, “We are delighted to sponsor the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner and look forward to launching our ambitious plans for electric vehicles at this prestigious event in February.” Kearys Motor Group has the largest selection of electric vehicles through best-selling brands Nissan, Hyundai, Renault, BMW and MINI.

Kearys Motor Group Chairman, Bill Keary with Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber and Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber at the announcment.

Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber said of the announcement “It is fitting, as we get charged up for a new decade, that we are partnering with a company ready to embrace change.”

The Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2020, which welcomes 1,000 attendees, takes place in City Hall on Friday February 7, 2020.

CORK Conference Ambassadors Honoured Cork Convention Bureau (CCB) hosted its sixth annual Cork Conference Ambassadors Awards recently. The ceremony paid special tribute to 36 ambassadors, including 5 special category award winning ambassadors, who have helped to secure more than €10million in conference business for the Cork economy over the last 12 months. The selected ambassadors were instrumental in bringing almost 7,000 delegates to Cork during 2019, approximately 80% of whom were international visitors. This brings the total amount generated by the Cork Conference Ambassadors programme to over €100m since 2007. Special recognition was given in five separate categories: • Academic Conference Award: Dr Cian Desmond, MaREI Centre, for bringing the EAWE Wind Energy Science Conference to Cork. Estimated to have contributed €1.3 million to the local economy, the WESC attracted 800 of the world’s leading wind energy scientists and engineers from more than 38 countries.

Seamus Heaney and Evelyn O’Sullivan of Cork Convention Bureau with Orla Flynn; CIT and Conor Healy; Cork Chamber at the Cork Convention Bureau’s Cork Ambassador Awards 2019 in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. Picture: Joleen Cronin

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Association Conference Award: Dr. Orla Flynn, CIT, and Michael Linehan, Industrial Internet Consortium, for securing the Smart Manufacturing Forum conference for Cork in May 2019. Corporate Meeting Award: Paul Ryan, Jason O’Callaghan, Meagan Gould O’Sullivan, Qualcomm, for bringing GSoC 2019 International Conference to Cork. This conference attracted 230 international attendees. Sporting Event Award: Sean O’Callaghan, Helen Mulcahy,

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Aileen Murray, representing Cork County Council for bringing the Ironman Triathlon to Youghal in June 2019. The inaugural race saw 2,650 athletes take part and the event was worth almost €8 million to the local economy. Special Recognition Award: Dr. Eric Moore, Tyndall National Institute, UCC, was presented with a Special Recognition Award by recognising his exemplary commitment to consistently bringing international conferences to Cork over the last six years.

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CORK CHAMBER’S DUBLIN DINNER 2019 in partnership with EY Held in the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road in partnership with EY, Cork Chamber’s 9th Dublin Dinner was attended by more than 600 people from across Ireland’s business, political and diplomatic landscapes including keynote guest speaker Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton T.D. Cork Chamber President Paula Cogan delivered a strong message at the event focussing on the Climate Action Plan, public transport investment and Ireland 2040. “Right now in 2019, if we are not fair and sustainable, we are not doing the right thing. Tomorrow, if we are not fair and sustainable, we will not be competitive“ said Chamber President.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, TD.

Paula also emphasised the need for accelerated delivery of public transport investment and highlighted the negative impact on city regions from failing to act on climate change suggesting that sustainability should frame all capital investment projects by the State. On the evening the celebrated ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business Award’ was presented to Anne O’Leary, Chief Executive of Vodafone Ireland. Commenting on the award and the long-standing partnership with Cork Chamber, John Higgins, Partner in Charge EY Cork said, “I would like to congratulate Anne O’Leary who richly deserves this prestigious award. Anne has not only made a substantial contribution to the success of the ICT sector in Ireland, she continues to be a huge driver of diversity and inclusion in the workplace which is essential for business. EY is proud of our continued

Pictured at Cork Chamber’s 2019 Dublin Dinner held in association with EY at the Clayton Burlington were John Higgins, Partner in Charge EY Cork; Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber; Anne O’Leary Vodafone; Frank O’Keeffe, Managing Partner, EY and Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber. Pictures: Finbarr O’Rourke

support of the Cork Chamber Dublin Dinner, particularly on this landmark 200 year anniversary. Cork Chamber are the great champions of our local business community in Cork and this event in

Dublin celebrates the close links and co-operation of Ireland’s two main cities in driving growth and development in Ireland.”

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An TĂĄnaiste, Simon Coveney, T.D. with Orla Brennan, Brightwater Recruitment and Ronan Harbison, Mentors.

Cllr. John Sheehan, Lord Mayor of Cork; Ann Doherty, Chief Executive of Cork City Council; Cllr Christopher Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Mayor of Cork County; Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber and Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber.

Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber withAndrew Graham, Ger Goold, Orla Rimmington, Denise Sidhu, Allen Martin and Niall Olden, Kernel Capital, (Networking Reception Sponsor).

IDA Ireland attendees included Mark Shorten, Rosanna Loftus and Keith Newton.

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John Higgins, Partner in Charge, EY Cork; Anne Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary, CEO Vodafone Ireland; Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber and Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber.

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IN THE CHAIR with Anne O’Leary To begin, tell us about your career to date.

I have been very lucky to work with some incredible companies over the years in Ireland and beyond. I grew up in Cork and had my first career opportunity with Nixdorf Computers. From there, it was on to Western Digital and then a stint with Reuters in London before coming home and joining Esat. BT eventually acquired Esat and I was appointed MD for Ireland. I spent a fantastic six years with them before moving to Vodafone as Enterprise Director and in 2013, I was appointed CEO. I am now responsible for Vodafone’s business operations in Ireland and managing a 2,000 strong workforce across the country. What have been defining moments or turning points in your career?

I think it was taking the risk and applying for the CEO role at Vodafone. When I applied for the job, Vodafone had never appointed a local Irish CEO in the 12 years that it had been in this country. I was competing with incredible talent, both male and female from all over the world. Personally and professionally, I was in a very good place and felt I was ready for the challenge. However, some of the feedback I got from people questioned why I would even consider the role, ‘was I mad’, ‘was I not senior enough already’ which made me doubt myself. I was determined though, went through the process, and I haven’t looked back since. What has been your greatest business achievement and challenge?

I am so lucky over the years that Vodafone has been at the forefront of driving real change in our society through technology. Our ambition is to connect everyone to live a better today and build a better tomorrow. To be CEO of a company that is driving this connected ambition for Ireland is exciting. I am so proud of the work we have done with the Ludgate Hub and in making Skibbereen, Ireland’s very first gigabit town. We have been working hard with the ESB through our joint venture SIRO, to connect towns all over Ireland with high-speed broadband. We have also launched 15 vibrant digital hubs in rural communities. Hubs like Ludgate that are breathing life back into rural Ireland.Most recently I think it was delivering Ireland’s first 5G network and with it, making Cork’s Assert Centre at UCC, the first 5G connected tele-medicine and medical robotics training facility in the world. The telecommunications industry moves at

an incredibly fast pace which can bring its challenges. The scale of technological change and inter-connectivity in our world today is immense. We as Vodafone need to constantly innovate to ensure we meet our customer’s growing demands for products and services. What is the best piece of advice that you have ever received?

While I was working my way through the early years of my career, a mentor, a friend and a very successful businesswoman pulled me to one side and said, ‘’Anne, I didn’t do enough, I didn’t do enough with the influence and position that I had. When you hold a position of power and influence, please don’t make the same mistake and regret the things you didn’t do.” Her advice has motivated me since then and has influenced how I work and lead. How has networking helped your career?

I cannot stress the importance of networking and how it has helped me through my career. It is really important that we all take the time to invest in our networks – both professionally and personally. Throughout my career, I have always placed an emphasis on getting out and networking, of going to things, of turning up and saying hello. It is so important to meet people with diversity of thought, people who may be facing the same challenges as you, who may be able to help you or connect you to the right people who can help your business. It might even help you find a new career. I joined the Cork Chamber at 28 years of age and have been involved in the Chamber network ever since then. This network has supported me, afforded me the opportunity to learn and meet incredible people over the years, people who have had a huge influence on my life. Describe your leadership style and how has it evolved over the years?

I like to take a collaborative approach to leadership as it is important to me that we have diversity of opinion at Vodafone when we are making decisions that impact our customers. There is such a wealth of experience in the business. I want to ensure that everyone works to the best of their ability, and importantly, love what they do. It is hugely important to me that our people feel valued, that they feel their roles are meaningful and that their daily

work is satisfying. We work very hard at Vodafone on this. I believe that the ability to effectively communicate, build relationships and reach positive compromises are core competencies of being a leader What are your aspirations for the future of the business?

My ambition for Vodafone is to ensure that we, as a company, are connecting for good in our society today. That through our network and innovative technologies, we are making a difference in people’s lives.Our purpose led strategy guides how we work, and I am proud of all that we are doing across our areas of focus. We are supporting young people to develop digital skills and experience, ensuring they are ready for the digital society of the future. We consistently strive to nurture a culture of inclusion, diversity and equality at Vodafone, so that everyone feels like they can bring their whole selves to work. We are also working hard to improve the sustainability of our business and beyond with the use of our technologies and network, improving efficiencies and reducing our carbon footprint and waste. We have put in place targets like 100% renewable energy and a 50% reduction in Green House gas emissions by 2025. I am excited about the future and I am proud that we are taking the significant steps towards being a sustainable, diverse and inclusive organisation. What does it mean to you to have received the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business’ award from Cork Chamber?

I am extremely proud and honoured to receive this recognition from Cork Chamber. An organisation that, for the last 200 years, has been a force for such positive change in Cork and indeed further afield. I joined Cork Chamber in my twenties and I have been so lucky that through this network I have been able to meet and share ideas with incredible business people down through the years. It is a truly valuable organisation for the business community in Cork. We know that the business environment is ever changing, and with change comes challenges and opportunities. It is therefore important that we equip ourselves with the tools to lead and drive performance in the dynamic world we live in. I look forward to continuing to work towards our ambition of ensuring Cork is a thriving, prosperous city and at the heart of business in Ireland.

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LIFT YOUR BRAND THROUGH DIGITAL SIGNAGE AT CORK AIRPORT

A picture may be worth a thousand words but a digital video is worth so much more. For advertisers, digital signage offers huge advantages for reaching customers, ensuring their brand stands out from the rest. Those advantages are only enhanced within an airport setting, using hi-spec digital screens to reach captive audiences in an exciting environment.

Cork Airport is Ireland’s second largest and busiest thoroughfare, offering a unique opportunity to target both an Irish and international audience under one roof. In 2019, Cork Airport served in excess of 2.6 million passengers to over 50 routes across the UK and continental Europe, up 8% on 2018. In 2020, numbers are forecasted to rise by 5%. The audience passing through the Airport is further increased by “meeters & greeters”, along with staff from the Cork Airport Business Park utilising the dining options at the Arrivals Hall for lunches and breaks. Targeting this captive audience are 10 state-of-the-art digital screens now at Cork Airport, allowing for bright, vivid displays to capture the attention of passers-by instantly, while promoting desired content. The new additions include an eye-catching large video wall in Arrivals, measuring 4.8 metre x 2.2 metre, connecting brands to a unique captive environment of passengers and their family and friends. Targeting departing passengers, there are now six digital screens spanning the length of the departure

hall, along with a large screen now located at Gate 6-7, near the very busy Craft Lane Bar. Reaching all arriving passengers, two new AerPods are on view during their Cork Airport journey — one AerPod after immigration and a second after customs. Speaking on the new digital screens, Cork Airport Business Development Specialist, Elaine McElligott explains: “Digital signage is proving to be an effective addition or alternative to traditional static signage. The new screens at Cork Airport’s modern state-of-the-art terminal building are firstly attention-grabbing, with outstanding picture quality and a bright, dynamic display. There are also no printing or installation costs, meaning it is much more cost effective for advertisers; while also allowing content to be played continuously throughout the day — 10 seconds every minute 20 hours per day — and for ads to be changed at the flick of the switch. “Cork Airport is also an environment where advertising can really cut through. We know that advertising with us allows brands to tap into receptive passengers in an environment without the distraction of everyday tasks. Airport travellers have a uniquely receptive mindset and dwell time — the most recent Red C Passenger Profile at Cork Airport found that 59% of passengers are ABC1. “Cork Airport also has a large percentage of business professionals traveling through it, due to the direct flights to key European hubs that connect passengers

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ork Airport is also an environment where advertising can really cut through. We know that advertising with us allows brands to tap into receptive passengers in an environment without the distraction of everyday tasks. “

to further destinations around the globe. With this in mind, there is a fantastic opportunity for B2B advertising at the airport, reaching key decisionmakers on their way to, or from, business meetings.” Cork Airport offers brands and companies a unique opportunity to speak to passengers while they wait. Through digital signage, there is a wide range of innovative, highly-engaging adverting options available, suitable for a variety of target markets. If you would like to know more about the portfolio of advertising services and products at Cork Airport, please contact Elaine McElligott at +353 87 3540729 or by email at Elaine.McElligott@corkairport.com.

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Taken at the official launch of “Championing Cork: Cork Chamber of Commerce 1819-2019” are Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber with Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, Historian & Author; Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber and An Tánaiste & Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade Simon Coveney TD. Picture: John Sheehan

That Sense of Cork

Championing Cork: Cork Chamber of Commerce, 1819-2019 Edited excerpt of the speech made by Cllr Kieran McCarthy, Historian & Author at the launch of Cork Chamber’s history book on Friday 8 November 2019 “Two hundred years ago, a small They were aware of Cork’s economic happening just at the edge of a small group of merchants met in Cork city, position in Atlantic Europe, not just city centre. cognisant of the need for a Chamber in Ireland, aware of competitiveness of Commerce, and keen to bring this within that space – from Spain And they were aware of much to fruition. The first members of the through France through the UK and unemployment and economic Cork Chamber don’t jump out of through Ireland. decline following the end of the Cork history as highly recognisable Napoleonic Wars. figures. But they do come across as They were aware of its physical people who cared about the city position in the middle of a marshland The Power of Vision and region, as hard sloggers who with a river – and from this the hard Within this framework of awareness, were acutely aware of the challenges work required in reclaiming land on the new Chamber of Commerce of their time and of the acquisition a swampland. I like to think they saw etched out its own vision, which of knowledge to resolve such and reflected upon the multitudes of aimed to provide one of the voices challenges. timber trunks being hand-driven into in economic development, highlight the ground to create foundational business interests and provide a Policy papers didn’t get published material for the city’s array of networking platform. The process straight away - their first forays into different architectural styles. was slow at the start but gathered galvanising support were through momentum in accordance with hosting networking dinners, They were aware of its place with an the enthusiasm and energy of its setting up a reading room where Empire, the relationship with Britain, members. all the weekly newspapers of the with barracks high upon a hill and day could be read, honouring across the County, and forts within The Chamber was one of several notable Cork emigrants abroad, and the harbour area. other voices, two hundred years ago, interviewing prospective candidates who also had a vision for Cork and for membership of Westminster and They were aware of the importance were responsible for creating the asking them what their policies were. of its deep and sheltered Cork foundations of our modern city and harbour for shipping. region. They set threads of thought, Awareness and The Power of Place which the Chamber followed in time. I like to think that those members They were aware of the shouts of Cork Chamber was born in the midst who signed up on 8 November 1819, dockers and noise from dropping of many visions and the Chamber and in subsequent weeks, were anchors - the seawater causing masts took on many of these with gusto as aware of their city, walked its streets, to creak, and the hulls of timber ships the decades progressed: had ideas on where Cork needed to knocking against its wall, as if to say, go. That their awareness had many ‘we are here!’, and the multitudes of … docklands development, facets. informal international conversations the need to harness new

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Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber pictured with Cork Chamber Past Presidents: Conor Doyle, Ger O’Mahoney, Bill Cuddy, Barrie O’Connell, Robin O’Sullivan, Roger Flack, John Mullins, John Cashell, Bill O’Connell, Gillian Keating, Gerry Donovan. Seated Frank Boland, Vincent Cruise, Noel Holland, Jack Casey and Sean McHenry.

Raymond Kelleher, Trigon Hotels and Ria DrakeGreaves, The Metropole Hotel Cork

Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber with fellow directors of the Board of Cork Chamber at 200 anniversary celebration in the Metropole Hotel - 8 November 2019. Pictures: John Sheehan

technologies, the need for enhanced commuter belt transport… … the need to mind and enhance the City’s appearance, the role of Cork Harbour in the City’s economic development, our relationship next to the UK… …networking and creating opportunities, diplomatic opportunity building, branding the city, breaking silos, working together…

All of the above define the core themes of the Chamber’s work over two hundred years, and indeed history repeats itself. Some themes advanced and some themes have regressed, but the Chamber and all its members throughout the ages kept fighting for a better

Cork. Sometimes that road led forward, sometimes it led back and sometimes it even split the membership – but in the overall scheme of 200 years – consistency of lobbying shines through. The Power of People On the aspect of people, I have no doubt there were moments in the early days when the founder members had to hold firm on why they established the Chamber. We remember their tenacity and vision. I have no doubt there have been moments when members knew that at a moment in time, they were the guardians of the city and region, and the city’s DNA – an intangible quality of all things Cork – is also embedded into the members.

Over the past two hundred years, there have been many moments, which this book aims to document. To be a guardian of Cork is no easy task as it filled with much ambition. This publication celebrates the nature, essence, energy, character and the power of knowledge and marks a group who came together and continue to champion Ireland’s southern capital and region. As we reflect on the two hundred years of its history and everyone associated with in the past, present and going forward, we sincerely thank the Chamber for the journey they have taken the city and region on, and we think about the journey going forward.”

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Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber; Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber with Jim Fitzgerald and Michael Geary former Chief Executive Cork Chamber.

Katherine Fitzpatrick (2nd from left) and Imelda Mulcahy (3rd from right) with former colleagues Tara Mullally, Barbara-Anne Richardson, Margaret Good, Deborah Barrett, Kate Geary, Eimear O’Mullane, Lucy O’Donoghue, Helen Walsh and Lynn Harris.

Past President Barrie O’Connell with Seamus Heaney

Gael and Ruby Hardie-Brown

Aidan Forde, Irish Examiner with Eoin Motherway, Willis Towers Watson

Sandra Murphy and Aaron Mansworth, Trigon Hotels with Siobhan Bradley, Regional Skills Manager, South-West at Department of Education & Skills.

Mary Hopkins, Hopkins Communications with Ronan Geary, Ronan Daly Jermyn and Martin O’Donoghue, Cork Opera House

Cork Chamber team.

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February Business Breakfast

featuring Caitlin O’Connor, Accelerating Performance

featuring Niall Tracey, Director of Marketing, Fáilte Ireland

featuring Sean Doyle, CEO Aer Lingus

Date: Wednesday 15 January Time: 12.00pm-2.00pm Venue: The Imperial Hotel

Date: Tuesday 21 January Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm Venue: Cork International Hotel

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€25 Non-Members

We know it can be hard to get back in to the swing of things after the Christmas break, so we are giving you the perfect opportunity to shake oﬀ the January blues and kick-start 2020 at our annual ‘Networking Masterclass’. Networking expert Caitlin O’Connor from Accelerating Performance will walk you through everything you need to know to fully utilise any networking opportunity that should come your way. You will learn about building valuable networks and the key things to remember in building lasting relationships with your business connections. The session will be interactive and fun with different “tasks” being incorporated to ensure participants meet new colleagues and leave with fulfilled networking objectives.

We are excited to welcome Director of Marketing for Fáilte Ireland, Niall Tracey to Cork this coming January for our partnered event with The Marketing Institute Cork. Early in Niall’s career he founded Verve Arena agency, leading Aviva’s sponsorship of Lansdowne Road, spearheaded the Guinness Area 22 campaign and developed SuperValu’s community programme including Kevin Dundon roadshows & Ploughing Championship activity. Niall will deliver a thought- provoking presentation entitled ‘My Brand Is a Liar’, in which he will look at brands who deliver on their brand promise, and those that don’t. Join us for this exciting event to hear the evolving strategies Failte Ireland are planning for 2020.

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Wednesday 12 February 7.30am – 9.00am €30 Members €55 Non-Members

To kick off our first Business Breakfast of the year we will have Sean Doyle CEO of Aer Lingus. Sean had an impressive career to date, including serving as British Airways Director of Network, Fleet & Alliances since 2016. As part of his role he was accountable for Network and Fleet planning, Airline partnerships and oversight of BA’s business units at London Gatwick and BA Citiflyer. Sean first joined British Airways in 1998; he started his career as a Financial Analyst and has served multiple roles in his time at BA including Finance Director BA Cargo, Head of Corporate Strategy and Executive Vice President British Airways Americas. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear about Sean’s diverse career in Airline management along with his exciting plans for the future of Aer Lingus and connectivity of Cork! Media Partner

Dates for your diary: Networking at Noon at KPMG’s new offices on South Mall 25 February 2020 12.00pm-1.30pm

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Connecting YOu N OVE M BE R BUSIN ESS BR E AK FAST in association with Irish Examiner On 14 November at The Metropole Hotel, attendees got the opportunity to hear from the impressive Michael Dawson, CEO of One4All. Michael discussed the challenges he faced in his career along with the ways in which we must adapt for the future of business. Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber; Allan Prosser, Editor, Irish Examiner; Ronan McManamy, Managing Director, Irish Examiner; Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber; Michael Dawson, Group CEO One4All.

DIVE RSIT Y MAT TE R S Cork Chamber in partnership with The Institute of Banking held Diversity Matters, an event focused on Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace on the 29 November in The Imperial Hotel. Key note speaker Ed Sibley, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Ireland kicked off the event, followed by a panel discussion which included Cork Chamber president Paula Cogan, MC’d by Mary O’Dea, CEO of The Institute of Banking. Paula Cogan, President Cork Chamber with Ed Sibley, Deputy Governor Central Bank and Mary O’Dea, CEO The Institute of Banking.

NEW M E M BE RS’ BR E AK FAST in association with AIB Our last New Members’ breakfast of the year was held on 29 November at The Kingsley Hotel. Over 50 new members got the opportunity to pitch their business, network with fellow members and find out the many ways they can maximise their membership

Annie FitzGibbon, Cork Chamber, Paula Cogan, President, Cork Thomas Heising, Beocht Images. Chamber, Noreen Walsh, Senior Branch Manager AIB

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THOUG HT LE ADE RS COUNCIL Our Thought Leaders Council gathered on 2 December in Hayfield Manor. The keynote speaker was Seamus Coffey, Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council followed by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy who spoke of ‘Championing Cork’ the book celebrating the history of the last 200 years of Cork Chamber. 2

1 Seamus Coffey, Irish Fiscal Advisory Council/ University College Cork; Conor Healy, CEO, Cork Chamber; Paula Cogan, President, Cork Chamber.

2 Liam Luddy, Arup; Richard Martin, Ronan Daly Jermyn; Debbie Power, Vodafone. 3 Sarah Foley, Cork Chamber; Mark Fitzharris, AIB; Rob Horgan, Café Velo. 4 Seamus Coffey, Irish Fiscal Advisory Council/ University College Cork.

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1 Barbara-Anne Richardson, Heineken Ireland with Conor Healy, Chief Executive Cork Chamber. 2 Conor Healy, Cork Chamber; Darren O’Reilly, Celtic Anglian Water; Fiona Barry, The Kingsley Hotel and Gillian Hennessy, Triskel Arts Centre. 3 Ger Honohan, GLT Business; Phil Cone, Academy Crests and Niall Kenny, AB Sales. 4 Sean Donovan, CIT with Odhran Molloy, Chris Mee Group.

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due to the outstanding quality of prizes received from generous members! We have helped many charities over the years and this Christmas is no different with the donations shared between Society of St Vincent de Paul, Make-a-Wish and Crann Centre Ireland. In addition, 4 guests who were suitably decked out in festive attire each won a Cork Chamber Gift Card. The celebratory mood was fitting as we closed out 2019 which marked a very special 200th milestone year for Cork Chamber and our members.

The event was run in partnership with the Cork branch of the Marketing Institute of Ireland and a great mix of members from both organisations attended the event. O’Flynn Exhams is a leading commercial law firm that provides a full range of legal services to both national and multinational clients as well as the State sector.

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Richard Neville, Managing Partner O’Flynn Exhams; Comedian Andrew Ryan, Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber; Fiona Ryan, President of Marketing Institute and Conor Healy Chief Executive Cork Chamber. Katherine Fitzpatrick, Cork Chamber with Liam Casey, John Paul Construction. Noella Carroll and Maxine Hyde, Ballymaloe Foods. Alan Morris, Aoife O’Reilly, Claire Lester and Joe Sherlock, Laya Healthcare. AnnaMarie Coughlan, The Everyman and Noreen Walsh, AIB. Annmarie Geary, Naomi Barker, Aoife Ryan, Gráinne , Grace Murray, Deirdre Crowley, Claire Scanlon and Shannon McCarthy, Matheson.

Cover Image: Annie FitzGibbon, Cork Chamber with Richard Neville, Managing Partner O’Flynn Exhams and President of Marketing Institute Fiona Ryan. Pictures: Darragh Kane

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connecting with international networks Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) at Cork Chamber recently participated at the EEN annual conference. Over 800 participants from 60 countries gathered in Helsinki from 21-23 October 2019 for three days of intensive learning, sharing and networking. The EEN affords Cork Chamber ready access to a broad international network focussed on supporting Europe’s SMEs. A common thread that ran throughout the conference was the theme of sustainability: in particular the need to mainstream sustainability into policies and into Europe’s SMEs and the work of the Enterprise Europe Network. Specifically, this year’s programme focused on: Innovation support, Internationalisation, Sustainability, Access to Finance and Industrial Policy and Single Market. Keynote speaker, entrepreneur Suvi Haimi from the Finnish

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company Sulapac (www.sulapac. com) spoke about her commitment to producing a sustainable product that would help reduce waste. The company has created a biodegradable alternative to plastic that can even be produced using existing plastic processing machinery. She also highlighted that crucial to the success of her company was the access to EU SME Instrument funding and the Network’s support.

Her innovative idea has now attracted major investors including luxury goods company Chanel. As a result of the visit to Helsinki, EEN Cork is working with colleagues at EEN Finland to follow up on opportunities which have arisen from the conference, particularly in the maritime sector and the European Maritime Day due to be held in Cork on 14-15 May 2020.

EU SME growth outlook 2020 Enterprise Europe Network’s 2019 survey provides a snapshot of the current situation for SMEs in Europe, based on data from businesses using the Network’s gathered services.

Broadly, this is the EU’s seventh year of consecutive economic growth. This is good news for businesses and good news for citizens employed and using their services. Considering that SMEs represent 99% of the EU companies in the nonfinancial business sector and employ two-thirds of workers, strengthening SMEs is one of the priorities of the new EU Commission. The new Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has said SMEs “represent everything that is good in our economy”.

Specifically, the EEN survey shows that small and medium-sized enterprises with international ambitions remain cautiously optimistic about their near-term growth. However, the consensus is that the EU must do even more to sustain growth and prepare for the future. Ultimately, the EU economy must tap into the potential of digitalisation and make the transition to sustainability with SMEs at the heart of the economy. While optimism levels for turnover, market share and job creation over the coming year fell slightly compared to 2018, they remained broadly consistent with figures for the past two years. This year’s star performer was Estonia where SMEs were the most optimistic for the coming 12 months across all three categories of growth. Greece, Sweden and Romania also scored well above average.

Across the EEN network: • Turnover prospects remain positive 59% of SMEs who internationalise expect to increase their turnover in the next 12 months. • Job creation stays stable 30% of SMEs seeking to develop their business beyond their national borders expect to create jobs in the next year • Cautious optimism for increased market share 49% of SMEs looking to expand abroad expect to increase their market share in the next 12 months

( Source: Report EEN SME Growth Outlook 2019-20)

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Abbvie Cork Chemical/Pharmaceutical Abbvie Cork is a drug product manufacturing site in Carrigtwohill which manufactures products for HCV, HIV, Cholesterol products and Blood Cancers. T: 021 4881400 W: www.abbvie.com Aoife Bradley Photography Photography Unique, Imaginative, Vibrant, Visionary, Artistic, Documentary, Vintage, Positive Thinker. As a unique photographer, I am able to tailor this service to suit your needs. T: 086 1244769 E: aoifemaryb@live.com Argideen Communications Ltd Public Relations A strategic communications consultancy. Experts in Change, Culture and Reputation. Track record in delivering communications solutions that drive business performance. T: 087 7529549 E: jacinta@argideen.ie W: www.argideen.ie Beocht Images Graphic Design Visual content creator creating engaging motion graphics, animation and illustrations. T: 083 0615260 E: th@beochtimages.ie W: www.beochtimages.ie Beyond Business Travel Travel Agents We are a progressive Travel Management Company based in Cork that are dedicated to offering the corporate traveller with superior account management / travel booking technology / traveller risk management. T: 021 2037701 E: trish@beyondbusinesstravel.com W: www.beyondbusinesstravel.com Blacks Brewery and Distillery Kinsale Food/Drink Irelands first co-located Micro Brewery and Distillery based in Kinsale, Cork, selling Gin, Rum and beginning a Whiskey adventure in 2019! E: info@blacksbrewery.com W: www.blacksbrewery.com Blinks N Brows Manufacturers Cosmetics company established to empower womens inner confidence and outer beauty. T: 087 6005876 E: susan@blinksnbrows.com W: www.blinksnbrows.com

Brewin Dolphin Wealth and Investment Financial Services/Pensions/Investment We are one of Ireland’s leading wealth managers, here to help you achieve your ambitions through expert, personalised financial planning and investment management advice. T: 021 2373820 E: michael.bambury@brewindolphin.ie W: www.brewin.ie Bright Star Cleaning Contracting Cleaning/Supplies Residential and commercial cleaning services. T: 087 2816446 E: hello@brightstarcleaning.ie W: www.brightstarcleaning.ie CommsTel Telecommunications CommsTel specialise in providing telephone systems, Cloud PBX and Wifi Networks and IT systems to businesses. We are also a carrier for call traffic providing the best rates for our clients. T: 021 2428224 E: info@commstel.ie W: www.commstel.ie Concierge Screening Ltd (Health Screening) Healthcare Provider Concierge Screening offers a fresh individualised approach to your health and wellness. Our nurses and doctors combine conventional and lifestyle medicine for our client’s needs. T: 01 5540173 E: info@conciergescreening.ie W: www.conciergescreening.ie Cork Metal Company Ltd Waste Management/Recycling We at Cork Metal Company Ltd are experts in recycling and turning all of the metals collected and processed into reusable materials which are exports to mills and smelters all over the world. T: 021 430 9910 E: info@corkmetalco.ie W: wwwcorkmetalco.ie Cortado Food/Drink Speciality coffee solutions for the workplace. Foodservice consulting services. T: 083 8696999 E: info@cortado.ie W: www.cortado.ie

Crest Solutions Software/Software Services Crest Solutions is a leading provider of machine vision inspection and track & trace solutions to regulated manufacturing and packaging solutions, such as pharmaceuticals, medial in the provision of machine vision solutions systems to highly regulated, high volume manufacturing and packaging environments. T: 021 4524763 E: info@crestsolutions.ie W: www.crestsolutions.ie Curzon Livestock Importer/Exporter We have a longstanding history and wealth of experience in the Livestock Industry. We specialise in the trading and transport of livestock globally. T: 021 4897881 E: info@curzonlivestock.com W: www.curzonlivestock.com Cybercolors Ltd Food/Drink We specialise in the sourcing, research, development, manufacture, promotion and selling of natural food colours, for the global food and beverage industry. T: 021 4375755 E: salessupport@cybercolors.ie W: www.cybercolors.ie D&B graphic print Graphic Design Start-Up family business with unique design, price and product quality for all. T: 085 8600259 E: Info@dbgraphicprint.ie W: www.dbgraphicprint.ie Designer Tiles Douglas Retail Designer Tiles Douglas are tile suppliers and floor solution providers, bringing over 30 years’ experience in all things tiling. T: 021 436 6939 E: info@designertiles.ie W: www.designertiles.ie Dusk Advertising/Marketing/Market Research Dusk is a complete Marketing service, which aligns engaging content with the underpriced attention of social media, within one cohesive marketing strategy. T: 083 0381737 E: michael@dusk.ie W: www.dusk.ie

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Eimear O’Brien PR Public Relations Eimear O’Brien PR is the go-to and expert Public Relations, Marketing and Event Management agency that it is, providing unique insight in the area of arts and culture PR. T: 086 8900364 E: eimear@eimearobrienpr.ie W: www.eimearobrienpr.ie

Lennox Hearing Care Clinic Healthcare Provider Lennox Hearing is a family run practice providing hearing aids in Cork. The team provide a professional service to the highest industry standards in a relaxed and welcoming environment. T: 021 4551674 E: francis@lennoxhearing.ie W: www.lennoxhearing.ie

FKelly Consulting Management Consultants Consultancy services in business model innovation, product management and proposition scaling T: 086 0442663 E: fergal@fkellyconsulting.com W: www.fkellyconsulting.com

OpinionRoute Software/Software Services OpinionRoute is a Survey Ops firm, working with insights companies of all sizes to modernize their field operations and supply approach while instituting processes to raise the quality of their data. T: 085 7285986 E: gwills@opinionroute.com W: www.opinionroute.com

Grafton Recruitment Recruitment/Executive Search Grafton Recruitment - A leading provider of recruitment services throughout the island of Ireland. T: 021 4318277 E: eileen.walsh@graftonrecruitment.com W: www.graftonrecruitment.com Insight Partnership Education/Training/Languages We deliver wellbeing training to organisations that helps facilitate lasting positive change for you and your employees. Clients include Apple, Lilly, AIB, BioMarin, Harvard University and UCC School. T: 087 0527687 E: dennehybrendan3@gmail.com W: www.fatherhood.ie Irish Removal Specialist LTD Removal/Storage Established in Cork in 1991, Irish Removals have been helping families and businesses relocate with the experience and local knowledge built up over time. T: 021 4543976 E: info@irishremovals.ie W: www.irishremovals.ie Irish ProShare Association Representative Body National representative body for employee share ownership in Ireland. T: 01 2544326 E: info@ipsa.ie W: www.ipsa.ie

Pod Rentals t/a EcoPods Building Contractors/Providers EcoPods are a premium, self-contained living space imported from a trusted German manufacturer. EcoPods are an ideal alternative to a permanent build with great flexibility. T: 01 6533110 E: info@ecopods.ie W: www.ecopods.ie Sandham Consulting Limited Enterprise/Trade Development Provide technology consulting in the areas of cloud computing, AI, portfolio design and strategic advisory services in relation to technology and its consumption. T: 086 1662946 E: adrian.sandham@sandhamconsultingltd. com SEE It Better Coaching Management Consultants SEE It Better Coaching incorporates a holistic acronym SEE into the professional leadership, performance and wellness space, helping clients unleash hidden value to reach true potential. T: 086 8433980 E: scannellsusan@outlook.com W: www.seeitbettercoaching.com Sensory Research Ltd (SRL) Food/Drink Sensory Research Ltd is an ISO 9001 private company. Established in 2002 by Margaret Shine and located at the University College Cork. SRL is a service provider of sensory and consumer research. T: 086 7753563 E: info@srlresearch.com W: www.srlresearch.com

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Pictured at the launch of Scale Cork, Ireland’s first Scaling Programme for SMEs in the medtech, agritech and digital health sector, supported by Cork County Council and operated by the Rubicon Centre at CIT are Aileen Hurley and James Forgarty, Cork County Council with Dr Barry O’Connor, President, CIT and Paul Healy, Rubicon Centre, CIT. Picture: Brian Lougheed Minister Jim Daly officially opens new Bon Secours Cork Cancer Centre, marking €77 million expansion. Pictured are Peter Lacy Chairperson, BSHS; Micheál Martin TD: Harry Canning BSHC; Minister Jim Daly TD and Bill Maher CEO, BSHS. Picture: Gerard McCarthy Architect Dermot Bannon, Margaret Kelleher and Ed Hanafin, Directors at Lisney, Cork, pictured with members of the Rebel Brass Band at Lisney Cork’s recent 50th anniversary event. Fehily Timoney (FT) celebrated its 30th anniversary with employees at an event in the Cork Opera House Blue Angel Bar.

5 Pictured at the 2019 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards are: Ronan Murray, Partner, Deloitte, Caroline O’Driscoll, Partner, Deloitte, David Limrick and Colman McCaffrey of Spearline. The awards, now in their 20th year, rank Ireland’s fastest growing technology companies and recognise indigenous technology companies that have demonstrated exceptional growth in turnover in the last four years. Picture Jason Clarke 6 PM Group celebrated the 40th anniversary of its Cork office at an event in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pat Ryan, Cork Office Operations Manager pictured with Cork Office founders Charlie Campbell, Joe Tuohy and Pat McGrath. 7 At the official opening of Enable Ireland’s new state of the art centre for children with disabilities in Curraheen, pictured are An Tanaiste Simon Coveney and Hannah Morrissey. With €1million remaining to raise, sponsorship and partnership opportunities remain available.

8 Members of the Cork Airport digital team Kevin Cullinane , Head of Communications; Kathryn O’Dwyer, Digital Marketing Specialist and Kathleen Walshe, Communications Specialist who took home the award for Best B2C Campaign at the 24 annual Spider Awards. 9 Declan Maguire, Managing Director of CAW Celtic Anglian Water, pictured with colleagues at the announcement of a raft of new appointments and promotions. The water solutions company which provide treatment services across Ireland, has signalled ambitious growth plans for Ireland. 10 Cork friends of Crumlin Ball Committee: Micheál O’Murchú, Barry O’Connell, Orla O’Neill, Aidan Forde, Ann-Marie O’Sullivan, Michael O’Flynn, Ruth Fuller, Margaret Kelleher, Paula Cogan, Declan Maunsell and Sheila O’Flynn at the Cork Friends of Crumlin Ball, Clayton Silver Springs Hotel. Picture: Gerard McCarthy

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Discover New Horizons - Beyond IoT 2020 CORK | 20 th -21 JANUARY 2020 Beyond IoT is probably one of the most important technology conferences in Ireland. It brings people from all corners of the world to Cork, to The Cork Institute of Technology and to Nimbus. The aim is to explain what the emerging trends are for 2020, what issues will arise and most importantly what are the key opportunities in these new technologies around the globe. This is imperative for Ireland and Irish business. The way our country is positioned, we have China on one side and the U.S on the other, with us in the middle. How do we reconcile that, how do we maintain that as the key position to have and how do we make sure that Irish Industry can preserve its position in the world with these two Goliaths on either side. The Beyond IoT conference is all about bringing these elements together and making sure that we put Ireland in a position that is exemplary in comparison to the rest of the world.

Richard Linger, Nimbus Research Centre and Ann Doherty, Chief Executive Cork City Council. Pictures Gerard McCarthy The conference is dealing with both strategic concepts and deep technology insights. That’s what we pride ourselves in, being able to bring those two dimensions together. There’s something for everybody at this event. The attendee list is broad covering Academics, Startups, Entrepreneurs, VC investors, C execs and large corporates with their key people.

In terms of themes, I’m looking forward to hearing about cyber security, AI and Big Data. I’m fascinated by Data, how is it going to impact our daily lives, the value of having data and most importantly how will it be managed by Europe especially when positioned between those two goliaths of North America and Asia.

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Brian Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Actuarial Limited

Fitzgerald Actuarial Limited is delighted to announce that Brian Fitzgerald has joined the Cork based pensions, actuarial and governance consultancy firm as the Actuary & Pensions Consultant. Brian joins John Grant (Business Development Manager & Investment Consultant) and other actuaries in the pensions team. Brian brings a wealth of pensions experience, having been consultant and actuary to many leading group pension plans in Ireland. As well as advising corporate clients, Brian has a strong record in developing models to demonstrate risk and the impact of pursuing different policies for trustees and employers.

Anna Kopecká Cork Film Festival

Cork Film Festival, Ireland’s first and largest film festival, has announced Anna Kopecká as the new Director of Programming of the Festival. As the artistic director for Prague International Film Festival, Febiofest for the past three years, Anna Kopecká has also served as Artistic Director and later, Festival Director, for international cinematography film festival Ostrava Kamera Oko in the Czech Republic. Founder of the film production company Girl and Gun, Anna is also the current festival coordinator for Czech film production company První veřejnoprávní. Anna will take up the three-year contract in January 2020, joining the team to curate, manage and deliver the 2020 Festival programme.

Tandem Project Management unveil 3 additions to leadership team Following steady growth at the Cork-headquartered firm, Tandem Project Management has announced a significant expansion of its leadership team, with three new appointments. Pictured with Tim Mulhall, Managing Director of Tandem (second from right) are l-r: Eoin O’Brien, Associate Director of Operations; Julie O’Mahony, Associate Director of Projects and Colm Burke, Associate Director of Built Environment.. Tandem provides project management, engineering design, construction and CQV (commissioning, qualification and validation) services as well as talent solutions to its clients during the project implementation, startup and operational phases. Established in 2010, Tandem has a team of 130 professionals working with clients across Ireland, the UK and Europe in the life science, industrial and commercial sectors.

Cian Kelliher KPMG

Cian Kelliher has been appointed as a Managing Director within KPMG Ireland’s Management Consulting practice and Head of Consulting in Munster. Cian will be focused on working alongside clients in the local market to partner with and deliver solutions for complex business challenges across a range of industries. Prior to joining KPMG, Cian held a number of senior roles centred around applying next generation consulting offerings, developing thought leadership and growing the business through strategic commercial pursuits. Cian brings over 15 years of management consulting and commercial experience to this role new.

Roy O’Driscoll Cork Airport

Cork Airport has appointed Roy O’Driscoll as its new Head of Finance, Property, IT and Projects. Roy joins the senior leadership team at Cork Airport with over ten years of experience in IT and Finance with his most recent role as Finance Director for IT & Networks with eir Ireland. His new role involves business planning and all financial reporting within the Airport, implementing approved projects, and the management of property and leasing within the Airport campus. He will also lead the IT function to promote innovations, operational excellence and business efficiency.

AIB supporting Cork Ludgate: Pictured are John Field (Managing Director, JJ Field & Co), Colin Hunt (Chief Executive Officer, AIB), Adrienne Harrington (Chief Executive Officer, Ludgate), John O Doherty (Head of AIB Cork), Sean O’Driscoll and Denis O Callaghan (Head of Distribution, AIB). AIB has recently announced the renewal of its primary sponsorship of the Ludgate digital hub in Skibbereen for a further three years. The bank has committed to continue backing the work done in creating a sustainable digital economy for Skibbereen and the wider West Cork area. Having signed up as primary sponsor in 2015, AIB has worked alongside the team at Ludgate in helping establish a thriving businesses community and a schedule of events and initiatives to help businesses. Chamber Breakfast: Pictured at the Cork Chamber October Business Breakfast in association with the Irish Examiner at Páirc Uí Chaoimh John O’Doherty, (Head of AIB Cork), Colin Hunt, (Chief Executive Officer, AIB), Paula Cogan (President Cork Chamber) , Ronan McManamy Managing Director Irish Examiner Group, Conor Healy, (CEO Cork Chamber)

Cork300: Pictured at the Port of Cork are Denis O’Callaghan (Head of Distribution, AIB) John Mullins (Chairman of Port of Cork), Hilary Gormley, ( Head of Business Banking, Corporate, Institutional & Business Banking, AIB), Colin Hunt (Chief Executive Officer, AIB) and Colin Morehead (Chairman, Cork300) & John O Doherty ( Head of AIB Cork). AIB recently announced its premier sponsorship of Cork300 which will celebrate the Royal Cork Yacht Club’s 300th anniversary with a series of events on and off the water across Cork harbour. Sailing communities throughout Europe and as far as Australia, Hong Kong and San Francisco are expected to attend the Cork300 celebrations - which will take place primarily during the months of July and August 2020 – to participate in the exciting variety of competitive and noncompetitive nautical and on shore events scheduled, many of which are also open to the public.

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Vodafone Ireland’s Head of Product & Marketing, Brian Duffner on how 5G will change how we do business now and into the future In August, Vodafone Ireland was the first to launch Ireland’s first 5G network. 5G is the next big step forward in how a network can improve people’s lives. Just like 4G was ‘the era of the smartphone’, we expect 5G to be ‘the era of IoT’ or Internet of Things. The next generation network will not only provide faster speeds for customers but it is set to have a huge impact on technology use and adoption in nearly every industry across Ireland. It will be an evolution, not an overnight sensation. Although the next-generation network’s much heralded speed is essential, ultimately, its significance lies in the opportunity for new business models. Vodafone Ireland, are leading the way in developing tailored 5G performance solutions. Vodafone’s early 5G engagements with academia – such as the Nova UCD 5G Program and the partnership with the ASSERT Centre in UCC – and in the wider Industry, ensure Vodafone are best placed at developing bespoke 5G solutions for the Irish market. What is 5G and what will it bring? Vodafone 5G network will offer connection speeds of 1Gbps, enabling more than ten times faster speeds on 5G smartphones than typical 4G today.. 5G will offer the possibility of higher speed and capacity, lower latency and importantly new possibilities in IoT – which is already having a radical impact on the way businesses operate in recent years. Private networks, enabled by 5G’s capabilities and coverage characteristics, will enable businessand mission-critical services. It will also facilitate the usage of virtual and augmented reality which we expect enterprises to start utilising to provide training and remote worker and customer support.

of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), telemedicine, and robotic surgery, integrated with wearable IoMT based devices.

Speed, however, is the star of current conversation and the increase will be impactful. Just as importantly, 5G will create more efficient networks and bring significantly lower latency. No one can imagine what the combination will enable or all the use cases to come. For industry, manufacturing, agriculture, transport, government and healthcare, the reduced time between action and response will make devices, machines and sensors more reactive allowing for bi-directional communication and real-time remote control. Remote surgery in healthcare, untethered robots in warehouses, enormous operator-free cranes in construction and safe, autonomous vehicles on roads are certainties in the more distant 5G world. Further futuristic applications are practically inconceivable to us today, but the possibilities are vast. 5G and the ASSERT Centre Through its partnership with Vodafone Ireland, the ASSERT centre in UCC has now become the first 5G connected telemedicine and medical robotics training centre in the world. The initial focus of this partnership is on three technologies: real-time monitoring e.g., Point

When it comes to Telemedicine, or the remote delivery of healthcare services, 5G connectivity can enable more effective and efficient uptake. In terms of Remote Patient Monitoring, a technology to enable monitoring of patients outside of conventional clinical setting such as in the home, the data gathered from a range of IoT connected devices will be faster and more reliable, and can be used to improve personalised and preventive care. 5G will also have benefits in areas such as remote diagnosis and imaging. Also known as Telesurgery, 5G has the potential to revolutionise ‘remote surgery’, which is a robotassisted surgery allowing doctors to perform many types of complex and delicate procedures with more precision, flexibility and control than is possible with conventional techniques. 5G will enable the surgery robot to perform to the surgeon’s actions tens or hundreds of miles away. In the longer term, say over the next 10 years, 5G will accelerate the IoT through greater density resulting in improved services. Businesses of all types should begin thinking in the context of 5G and ask questions about how they might leverage its power over the next few years. 5G is included on all Vodafone Ireland Red Connect and Red Business plans.

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