Our special guest for our 2017 annual distinguished speaker was Patrick Coveney. Patrick Coveney embodies the concept of scale in business. Under his leadership, Greencore has not merely grown, it has achieved scale through his strategic vision. His career itself is an example of scaling education and experience.
From a B.Comm in UCC to a doctorate in management at New College, Oxford, he joined McKinsey & Co where he rose to Managing Partner for Ireland. On a larger scale, he went on to join Greencore as CFO before becoming CEO in 2008.
2017 continues to be a year of challenges for trade and business. It is difficult to think of anyone in Ireland who is better-placed than Patrick Coveney to analyse the impact of international shocks, not least Brexit, and what they will mean for companies, and for executives themselves.
Feedback from our invited guests 2017:
Just a note to say thanks for inviting me to the breakfast session this morning. It was great to hear from Patrick and a lot of what he said resonated with me. Rosanne also enjoyed the session and appreciated the invitation.
Patrick Cloran, CARB
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Many thanks for the invite for this morning. It was great to gain an insight into Patrick's career and his views on the number of topics you raised. Insightful research and great hosting.
Conal Casey Kerry Group
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I just want to thank you for a very interesting event this morning and congratulations on the great attendance. All the hard work paid off to have such a successful event.
Aoibheann Treacy, Key Capital
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Thanks you again for the invite this morning. I thought the session was very engaging and Rachel may have a career on on TV or Radio if you ever decide to get out of the recruitment business.
Niall Sheehy, C&W
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Many thanks for the invite today. I think it was a nice function, Patrick came across well, I enjoyed.
Kevin Foley, Acquacomm
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Just wanted to say "Thank you" for this morning. I enjoyed Patrick's interview and found it a great event. Thanks again.
Muiris Murphy, Netwatch
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An absolutely fabulous job done today. You asked excellent questions and it flowed extremely well. Congrats and you should be proud of yourself.
Oonagh Hayes, FirstNames
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Thanks a lot for today's event. I really enjoyed it and I have to say he was a very interesting gentleman. I'm already looking forward to next year
Elaine Walsh, Shire
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I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for inviting me to your breakfast event yesterday. It was really well organised and attended - you've clearly got a fantastic network in Dublin (and beyond). Patrick spoke really well (would I have expected anything less), it was a very entertaining and insightful discussion.
Conor Murphy, DCC
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Thank you for the invitation to Wednesday’s event. Patrick was an excellent speaker and I enjoyed hearing his comments and views.
Michael Binchy, Smurfit Kappa
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Many thanks for the meeting on Wednesday morning, it was really excellent & well worth the morning! Hopefully I will get an invite for next year!
Emily Ging, Mylan
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