IoD Ireland Members' Update
September 2022
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Dear Anne,
I am looking forward to my first Autumn Lunch as CEO of IoD Ireland on Friday, 23rd September. The event presents another opportunity for me to meet more of our members and listen to their feedback as well as hearing from our guest speaker, David McRedmond, Chief Executive Officer of An Post. See below for more information about the event.
In my first members' ezine foreword last month, I mentioned that, due to the relevance and popularity of ESG amongst IoD members, we would be offering more training, information, and content offerings to members over the coming months. I am delighted to say that we have now added an extra offering of our ‘Leading Sustainability: What Directors Need to Know and How to Do It’ online course, beginning on 10th October. While on the topic of ESG, I would like to add that I am looking forward to our IoD Briefings Series event this Thursday in The Westbury Hotel, when Laura Heuston, Director and Co-Founder, SustainabilityWorks, will address the issue of ‘The Sustainable Finance/ESG Agenda: What Do Directors Need to Know?’
The area of governance in the charity sector is another key area that IoD Ireland will be addressing more over the coming months. For now, please see a timely blog below by Helen Martin, Chief Executive, Charities Regulator, on the importance of the Charities Governance Code.
I would like to offer my congratulations to our latest accredited Chartered Directors (CDirs), who are listed below. As a Chartered Director, I can attest to the level of time and commitment the Programme involves, so a ‘very well done’ to them.
I’d also like to offer a warm welcome to our newest IoD members. I look forward to talking with you in due course.
Thank you.
Caroline Spillane CDir
Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland
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The IoD Ireland Autumn Lunch 2022
with Guest Speaker, David McRedmond, Chief Executive Officer, An Post
Friday, 23rd September 2022 | 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Tickets for the event are €100 per person or €1,000 for a table of ten. Please note, tables of 10 are the maximum available.
Sponsored by Odgers Berndtson
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Lunch Bites with Bobby McDonagh, Former Irish Ambassador to the UK and the EU
Thursday, 15th September 2022 | 12:30 - 2:00pm
In this Lunch Bites @ The IoD in-person event, Bobby McDonagh will cover the will cover the theme of Ireland’s place among the nations. This event is exclusive to IoD Ireland members, and is free of charge.
The Lunch Bites @ the IoD Series is kindly sponsored by IQ-EQ.
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The Sustainable Finance/ESG Agenda: What Do Directors Need to Know?
with Laura Heuston, Director and Co-Founder, SustainabilityWorks
Thursday, 8th September 2022 | 5:00pm - 6:45pm
At this IoD Ireland in-person Briefing event, Laura Heuston will give an overview of what directors need to know about the Sustainable Finance/ESG agenda. This event is exclusive to IoD Ireland members and is free of charge.
The IoD Briefings Series is sponsored by Accenture.
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ESG Course| Leading Sustainability: What Directors Need to Know and How to Do It | Extra Places Now Available
We are delighted to announce that due to popular demand we will be hosting a second online ESG course this autumn. Book your place and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to strengthen your organisations’ orientation towards sustainability.
This course will take place over four in-depth half-day sessions, and will be led by Professor Simon Haslam, Chartered Director. The course fees are €1,500 plus VAT for IoD members, and €1,950 plus VAT for non-members. Please note places are limited. For more information, please click on the 'Book Today' button below.
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Joining an Audit and Risk Committee
4th October 2022 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
Trainer: Martina Maher, Independent Non-Executive Director
Format: In-class workshop
Location: Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford Road, Sandyford, Dublin 16
Cost: €425 ex VAT for IoD members; €485 ex VAT for non-members
This workshop is part of the IoD Essentials Workshop Series.
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The Changing Role of the Company Secretary
20th October 2022 | 9:00am - 4:30pm
Trainer: John Smyth, Chartered Director
Format: In-class workshop
Location: Irish Management Institute (IMI), Sandyford Road, Sandyford, Dublin 16
Cost: €425 ex VAT for IoD members; €485 ex VAT for non-members
This workshop is part of the IoD Essentials Workshop Series.
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Latest Qualified Chartered Directors Announced
We are delighted to publish the latest list of recently qualified Chartered Directors. As part of this qualification, newly qualified Chartered Directors may also use the designation CDir after their name.
The Chartered Director Programme is a unique qualification for directors and strategic business leaders combining learning and professional experience. This sought-after programme has been running in Ireland since September 2008 and is delivered exclusively by IoD Ireland.
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Become a Chartered Director
The IoD programme is the gold standard of director training, and the only body in Ireland that provides the full designation and recognition as a professional Chartered Director (CDir). By joining the programme, participants can build relationships with peer business and public service leaders in Ireland.
Register your interest today to take the next step in your professional career.
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The Consumer Rights Bill 2022: “Buyer Beware” or “Trader Beware”?
Our latest Director Factsheet, from McCann FitzGerald LLP, looks at the Consumer Rights Bill 2022, which 'will bring about a number of positive changes for consumers. The Bill will strengthen consumer rights, protections and remedies in a range of key areas. However, for every enhanced right of a consumer there will be a more onerous obligation on a trader'.
Please note: To read this members’ only content, you must be logged into the members' area of our website. For more Director Factsheets, please visit our website.
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How the Charities Governance Code is Making a Difference
In this blog, written exclusively for IoD Ireland, Helen Martin, Chief Executive, the Charities Regulator, offers her expert insights on the importance of the Charities Governance Code, 'a mechanism developed in consultation with stakeholders to help build public trust and confidence in individual Irish charities and the sector as a whole'.
This blog has been written exclusively for IoD Ireland. For more Blogs, please visit our website.
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Putting Brand at the Heart of Your Financial Strategy
Watch our latest webcast titled, ‘Putting Brand at the Heart of Your Financial Strategy’, in partnership with the Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI), which was recorded on Thursday, 25th August. This online seminar was also held in association with The Irish Times.
The online seminar featured leading executive speakers from different industries who examined the relationship between long lasting brand strategies and business performance. The speakers included: Benjamin Granger, Chief Financial Officer, Irish Distillers; Brian O'Sullivan CDir, Managing Director, Keelings Retail; Deirdre Waldron, CEO, TBWA\Dublin; and Louise Bannon, Executive Director – Head of Marketing, DAA.
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Welcome to Our Newest Members
A warm welcome to some of our newest members:
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Aedamar Howlett, VP Europe, O2O Digital Transformation, The Coca-Cola Company
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John Ingram, Managing Director, Talentor Ireland Executive Search
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Mark Kelly, Finance Controller, Europe, Theratechnologies
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Niall C. Hartnett, Buying Director, Barry Group
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Paul Dooley, Chief Financial Officer, Coca Cola HBC Island of Ireland
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Michelle Vance, Chief Executive Officer, Lily’s Limited/Lily O’Briens
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Iain Sayer, Director, HWBC
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Elaine Condon, Managing Director, TCP Clinical Homecare
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Declan O’Kane, Business Transformation Director, National Broadband Ireland
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Aisling McDevitt, Director, PGIM Ireland
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Peter Hester, Global Asset Management Director, Corum Asset Management
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Siobhán Cahalan, Executive Governance Coach, Wisdom and Vision Ltd
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William Briffaut, Managing Director, RGA International Reinsurance Company
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Brian Routledge, CFA, Retired Global Pension Fund Manager
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Jeremy Freeman, Pharma Sector Business Development Director, PM Group.
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Members in the News
Ciaran Long has been appointed as Independent Chair at LifeSight Ireland Trustee DAC (LITD). Ciaran also holds a Diploma in Company Direction from the IoD.
Nicola O’Brien has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Permanent TSB.
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Featured Member Benefit
The Business Post: Discounted Digital Subscription
IoD members can subscribe to the digital edition of the Business Post for €90 + VAT (9%) for 12 months. This is reduced from the current special offer of €149 for 12 months.
Each digital subscription will include: Full access to the Business Post website with daily news updates; Access to the Business Post e-reader; Access to daily newsletters from Monday-Sunday; Access to the archive; Access is also available on three different devices.
Benefit Availability
This benefit is available to all members until 31st December 2022. To secure this special subscription rate for the next 12 months, please login to the Members’ Area of the IoD website and the discounted code and link will appear at the bottom of this website page.
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Latest Government and Stakeholder News
Fiscal Advisory Council: Pre-Budget 2023 Statement
The Fiscal Advisory Council has presented to Government its Summer Economic Statement ahead of Budget 2023.
Second Call Under €100m Brexit Response Scheme for Agri-Food Sector
The Government has launched the second call for applications under the Government’s €100m scheme for the agri-food sector. The Scheme, introduced by Government at the end of 2020, has been established in recognition of the sector’s unique exposure to the impact of Brexit and other global trading challenges. Up to €30m is available under this second call, which is being administered by Enterprise Ireland. It is open to large, medium and small enterprises, engaged in the processing and marketing of primary meat and dairy products. Companies can make enquiries to [email protected]. Eligible companies are invited to submit applications from Monday, 12th September, until the closing date on Friday, 11th November at 5.30pm.
Sectoral Emissions Ceilings Published
The Government has reached agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings, which set maximum limits on greenhouse gas emissions for each sector of the Irish economy to the end of the decade. The Sectoral Emissions Ceilings have been set for the electricity, transport, buildings, industry and agriculture sectors.
Event: Responsible Business Conduct | Innovation | AI
Fast evolving regulatory requirements on responsible business conduct, and rapid advances in emerging technologies are shaping expectations and creating challenges as well as opportunities for business leadership across all sectors. Intel and Article One, in association with the School of Law Trinity College Dublin, are holding an event on this issue on Monday, 12th September. Learn more and register for free on this website.
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Board Evaluation Service | |
The IoD Ireland Board Evaluation Service allows your organisation to learn how effectively your board is executing its roles and responsibilities. The service is efficient, robust, and completely confidential.
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IoD Ireland's Boardroom Centre is the leading independent source of non-executive directors and chairpersons in Ireland, and supports IoD members on their non-executive journey.
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IoD Ireland's Bespoke Board Training in corporate governance delivers, in a confidential setting, effective solutions for the development needs of your board.
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Blogs
If you are interested in contributing to our blog or for further information, please contact Paul O'Mahony at [email protected] or call +353 1 411 0010.
General Queries
Should you have any queries relating to anything in this newsletter please get in touch, and we'd be happy to help T: 353 1 411 0010. E: [email protected]. You can also follow us on our social network channels, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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