In Conversation Series

Business in the Community Ireland

In Conversation with Niall O’Connor, Aldi

In Conversation Series - Jan 26, 2022

Our In Conversation Series returns in 2022 with Niall O’Connor,  Group Managing Director at Aldi Ireland. Niall became  Group Managing Director two years ago, but his career at Aldi spans for over 20 years. He was worked as Operations Director, Group Buying Director, Managing Director before taking on his current role. Over to Niall… What


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In Conversation with Riona Gilroy, College Proteins

Our In Conversation Series is back this October with Riona Gilroy, Business Development Manager at College Proteins. College Group is Ireland’s largest rendering company, they lead the way in innovative rendering practices with a team of over a hundred dynamic and highly skilled professionals. Please describe your role and responsibilities and how many years you have


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In Conversation with Suzanne Johnston, CSR Stakeholder Manager at Ulster Bank

Get to know Suzanne Johnston, the CSR Stakeholder Manager at Ulster Bank. Suzanne’s role is to drive the bank’s CSR agenda and manage their community programmes, engaging internally with colleagues across branches and offices, and externally with a range of stakeholders. Suzanne has been with Ulster Bank since November 2018.


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In Conversation with Caroline Casey founder of 500 Valuable

In Conversation Series - Dec 05, 2019

On November 13th at the 12th annual CEO Breakfast Forum our Head of Marketing Moira Horgan discussed the topic of diversity and inclusion in the workplace with an inspiring and straight-talking Caroline Casey, the founder of the Valuable 500.  Caroline is on a mission to get 500 of the biggest brands on board to put


Sandra Fagan M&S Business Working Responsibly mark

In Conversation with Sandra Fagan, Head of HR M&S Ireland

As Marks & Spencer this year celebrates 40 years in Ireland we are delighted to get to know their Head of HR, Sandra Fagan. Please describe your role and responsibilities and how many years you have been in the Company. My role is Head of HR for Marks and Spencer Ireland and I have been


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In Conversation with Jenny Kavanagh Global Impact Director at Workday

For this month’s In conversation series we get to know Jenny Kavanagh, Global Impact Director at Workday. Jenny has a wealth of experience in marketing, communications, events and ultimately her biggest passion CSR!     Please describe your role and responsibilities and how many years you have been in the company My role is Global Impact


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In Conversation with Ian Anderson Group Chief Operating Officer Momentum Support

Ian Anderson joined Momentum Support in 2010 when Ireland’s economic situation and the Sustainability agenda were in a very different space. Over his almost ten years of service with the company, Ian has seen Momentum Support grow from strength to strength. The company supports public and private sector businesses of all sizes throughout Ireland and


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In Conversation with Paula Kirk Director, Energy Cities and Climate Change at ARUP

Every month we get to know more about the leaders driving the sustainability agenda in Ireland. This month we are delighted to introduce you to Paula Kirk Director, Energy Cities and Climate Change at ARUP. Read about her career journey into sustainability.


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In Conversation with Barbara-Anne Richardson Sustainability and Communications Manager at HEINEKEN Ireland

This month we are thrilled to introduce you to Barbara-Anne Richardson, the Sustainability and Communications Manager at HEINEKEN Ireland. Read about Barbara-Anne’s career, how she stays inspired whilst also learning the fascinating sustainability journey of HEINEKEN Ireland.


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In Conversation with Penny Bryant, Director of Communications & CSR at Fidelity Investments

In our In Conversation Series we get to know the sustainability and corporate responsibility leaders from some of Ireland’s top businesses. This month please meet Penny Bryant, Director of Communications and CSR at Fidelity Investments. Please describe your role and responsibilities and how many years you have been in the company I oversee Communications and


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In Conversation with Claire Bergin Corporate Responsibility Manager Deloitte Ireland

In our In Conversation Series we get to know the sustainability and corporate responsibility leaders from some of Ireland’s top businesses. This month meet Claire Bergin, Corporate Responsibility Manager at Deloitte Ireland. Claire has been with Deloitte for nearly 10 years, from a successful international sport career to Corporate Responsibility Claire’s journey is one to


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In Conversation with Amanda Davis Senior Manager Global Corporate Responsibility and The Environment at Symantec

We are delighted this month to introduce you to Sustainability leader Amanda Davis. Amanda is the Senior Manager Global Corporate Responsibility and The Environment at Symantec and has a very wide range of global sustainability and CR responsibilities. Read about Amanda’s achievements, challenges and how she stays inspired whilst also learning the fascinating sustainability journey


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In Conversation with Aoife Mulqueen

For this month of our In Conversation with series we are delighted to get to know more about Aoife Mulqueen, Talent Specialist in Vodafone Ireland. Aoife participated in the panel session at the Inclusive Employer launch last week sharing her experiences in creating an inclusive workplace at Vodafone Ireland.   Please describe your role and responsibilities and


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In Conversation with Gino Vansteenhuyse CEO of Calor Gas Ireland

We are delighted to kick off the first In Conversation series of 2019 with the CEO of Calor Gas Ireland Gino Vansteenhuyse. Gino believes education is a vital part of Ireland’s response to tackling climate change. Read through his experience and leadership in driving the sustainability agenda. Please describe your role and responsibilities & how many years you


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In Conversation with Priscilla O’Regan Head of Communications BT Ireland

For this month of our In Conversation Series with Sustainability professionals we hear from Priscilla O’Regan Head of Communications at BT Ireland. BT Ireland are leaders in sustainability having this year achieved the Business Working Responsibly mark. BT’s purpose is to use the power of communications to make a better world.They’re making this happen through


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In Conversation with Cathriona Fitzsimons PM Group

This month we are delighted to give readers the opportunity to get to know Cathriona Fitzsimons the Corporate Responsibility Co-ordinator for PM Group.PM Group is an international provider of professional services in engineering, architecture and project management.


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In Conversation with Derval O’Brien, CSR Programme Manager with EirGrid Group

We are back with our In Conversation Series getting to know CSR and Sustainability professionals leading the sustainability agenda for Ireland’s top businesses. This month we hear from Derval O’Brien, the CSR Programme Manager with the EirGrid Group.


Tomas Sercovich

In Conversation with Tomás Sercovich, CEO of Business in the Community Ireland

We kick off our first In Conversation of 2018 with no less than our CEO Tomás Sercovich. In this feature Tomás provides great insights into the current state of sustainability and business in Ireland, they key areas businesses should be focusing on and why.   Delighted to welcome you as our new CEO. What are


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In Conversation with Marian Troy, Head of Corporate Affairs, SSE Ireland

For our last In Conversation piece of the year we are delighted to get to know more about Marian Troy, Head of Corporate Affairs at SSE Ireland. SSE Ireland are a member of the network and have recently achieved the Business Working Responsibly mark.


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In Conversation with Leslee O’Loughlin, Group HR Manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car

In this month of our In Conversation with series we are delighted to talk to Leslee O’Loughlin, Group HR Manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car.


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In Conversation with Michelle Toner Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at eir

In this month of our In Conversation with series we are delighted to talk to Michelle Toner Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at eir.


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In Conversation with Catherine Duffy, General Manager of Northern Trust in Limerick

  In this month of our In Conversation with series we are delighted to talk to Catherine Duffy, General Manager of Northern Trust in Limerick Please describe your role and responsibilities and how many years you have been in the company I am the General Manager of Northern Trust in Limerick. On a day to


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In Conversation with Audrey Nolan Head of CSR at Bank of Ireland

    In this month of our In Conversation with series we are delighted to talk to Audrey Nolan, Head of CSR at Bank of Ireland   Please describe your role and responsibilities and how many years you have been in the company I am Head of CSR & Reporting, in Bank of Ireland Group


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In Conversation with Geraldine Kearney Group Director of Sustainability at Glanbia

    In this month of our In Conversation with series we are delighted to talk to Geraldine Kearney, Group Director of Sustainability at Glanbia.   Please describe your role and responsibilities and how many years you have been in the company I was appointed Group Director of Sustainability in 2015, having joined the organisation


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In Conversation with Emily Maher Sustainability Advisor for KBC Bank Ireland

Welcome to our new In Conversation With CSR Professionals Series, this month we are delighted to feature Emily Maher, the Sustainability Advisor at KBC Bank Ireland.


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In Conversation with Natalie Hodgess Vodafone Ireland Foundation Manager

This month’s in Conversation With series features Natalie Hodgess, Vodafone Ireland Foundation Manager.


In Conversation with Kenneth Daly, Head of Selling and Marketing, M&S

This month we are hearing from Kenneth Daly, Head of Selling and Marketing at M&S Ireland. Please describe your role and responsibilities and how many years you have been in the company I started in M&S in September 1997 and have worked in Ireland and the UK in my career to date in a variety


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In Conversation with Lisa Harlow, External Relations Manager at Intel Ireland

Our In Conversation piece this month features Lisa Harlow, External Relations Manager at Intel Ireland.


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In conversation with Karina Howley, Head of CSR KPMG

This month we have the pleasure of talking to Karina Howley, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at KPMG.


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In Conversation with…Deirdre Kennedy, Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM

We are excited to launch the new series” In Conversation With…” exclusive for CSR News Ireland, giving you the opportunity to get to know CSR professionals