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Caroline Spillane CDir | Tuesday, 4th March 2025
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Welcome to this edition of the IoD Ireland Members Update, which offers business leaders key content and updates for today’s fast-paced business landscape.
This month, we are delighted to bring you a wealth of valuable content. Highlights include: A dedicated ESG hub, covering the latest EU developments; our Member Spotlight, featuring Brendan Jennings, Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair, who shares his leadership insights; advice from experienced fintech and financial services board director Peter Oakes on due diligence, diversity, and the power of continuous learning; and a full line-up of upcoming events - one of the key benefits of IoD Ireland membership.
As always, I encourage you to take full advantage of your membership. If you need any assistance, feel free to reply to this email – we are happy to help.
Best wishes,
Caroline Spillane CDir
Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Directors Ireland
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Meet Our Member: Brendan Jennings
In this month’s member spotlight, we are proud to feature Brendan Jennings. Brendan is a former CEO of Deloitte Ireland and brings over 30 years of leadership experience. He is the current Chair of Glenisk, Keelings, and PM Group. In this member profile, Brendan shares his transition to non-executive roles, emphasising the importance of continuous learning, adapting to new challenges and the significance of lifelong learning in maintaining effective leadership.
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EXCLUSIVE COMPLIMENTARY IoD EVENTS FOR MEMBERS | |
IoD IRELAND EVENTS IN 2025
Member Events
Book your spot in one of our upcoming events exclusive to IoD Ireland members. All events are eligible for CPD.
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A Marriage of Governance: The Critical Role of the Company Secretary and Chair
12 MARCH 2025 | 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Location: Online
An exploration of the pivotal relationship between the Company Secretary and the Chair.
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Digital Governance: AI, Cybersecurity, and Privacy
20 MARCH 2025 | 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Location: Online
An analysis on the evolving risk landscape, covering cyber security, privacy, and AI governance.
Eligible for 1 hour of CPD.
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Unlock the Full Potential of Your Membership
27 MARCH 2025 | 12:30PM - 1:00PM
Location: Online
Maximise your membership by discovering all of the benefits on offer to members in this upcoming webinar.
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Navigating Audit & Risk: Essential Insights for Boards & Committees
9 APRIL 2025 | 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Location: Online
Explore the critical area of financial statements, including the role of the board and the audit committee, new accounting regulation, and the role of audit and risk management.
Eligible for 1 hour of CPD.
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Save the Date | Whistleblowing: A Directors Role
24 JUNE 2025 | 5:30PM-7:30PM
Location: Ten, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2.
Exclusive Chartered Director (CDir) Network Event, providing key insights on what directors need to know. This event will be of particular interest to members of Audit and Risk Committees.
Eligible for 1 hour of CPD.
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In a recent Irish Times article, experienced fintech and financial services board director - and long-time IoD Ireland member - Peter Oakes reflects on a career shaped by regulation and governance.
He shares insights on due diligence, diversity, and the power of continuous learning, while also highlighting how IoD Ireland’s resources, networks, and educational programmes have helped him stay at the top of his game.
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IoD LEARNING AND EDUCATION: DESIGNED FOR DIRECTORS
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Due to popular demand, we’re delighted to be bringing back our highly rated Getting Board Ready workshop on Thursday, 15th May. Led by Carol Bolger CDir, Chartered Director.
What will I learn? Develop your personal director brand and portfolio; learn how to assess potential director roles that align to their goal; gain 2.5 hours of CPD; and learn governance fundamentals and best practices.
Who is this for? For senior leaders who are looking to take the next step in their director journey and wish to join a board.
Eligible for 2.5 hours of CPD.
| | ESG Panel | What recent EU updates mean for directors | | |
CSRD and the Omnibus Package- What's Changing?
Read this briefing Factsheet on what this means for Directors and boards. Courtesy of McCann FitzGerald LLP.
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EU Omnibus Proposal | CSRD, CSDDD and EU Taxonomy
Read this briefing article by Orla Carolan, former member, EFRAG Secretariat for ESRS.
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CSRD and the Omnibus Package – What’s Changing?
Read this dedicated article on what this means for directors, courtesy of Jonathan Moore, Partner, Fieldfisher.
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ESG Fundamentals for Directors
Book our dedicated ESG programme designed to support and upskill directors and senior executives.
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Charities (Amendment) Act 2024 | What Charity Board Directors Need to Know
Thought Leadership Article
This article outlines sections of the Charities Act 2024 that are in force, and the changes that they bring. The first twelve sections of the Amendment Act 2024 came into force by on 27th January 2025. The charity sector will have to wait for further Commencement Orders to bring the rest of the Amendment Act 2024 (a majority of sections) into force. This expertise is courtesy of Alice Murphy, Charity Lawyer and Governance expert, Partner, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP.
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Company Law Update and Outlook 2025
Webcast
Watch back our recent Webinar on director responsibilities, Company law, EU regulations and legislation. This webinar was led by Paul Heffernan, Consultant, Corporate Knowledge Team, McCann FitzGerald LLP, and moderated by Dr Margaret Cullen, Governance Advisor, IoD Ireland. In this session, Paul discussed the latest company law developments and considered likely developments in 2025 that should be on a directors' radar.
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Helping to Shape Ireland’s AI Future
The AI Advisory Council has just released a report, “Ireland’s AI Advisory Council Recommendations – Helping to Shape Ireland’s AI Future.” In the report, they outline key opportunities, from the future of work and AI skills and education to ensuring ethical technology use, that will keep Ireland competitive and innovative on the global stage.
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Welcome to new members who joined in recent weeks
Whether you’re here for inspiration, knowledge, or to belong to a valued network, we’re delighted to have you as part of our IoD Ireland community.
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Congratulations to our newly Chartered Directors
Congratulations to those Chartered Directors who have passed their final professional review process, eligibility assessment and have become qualified CDirs.
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IoD Ireland Chartered Director Programme Graduation
Business Leaders were awarded with distinction at the IoD Chartered Director Programme Graduation on Thursday, 13th February 2025. The graduation included recent business leaders who had successfully passed their Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction exams, which constitute part of the IoD’s gold standard Chartered Director Programme. It also recognised members who became accredited Chartered Directors in 2024 and 2025.
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