The Career Scoop

This week's guest is Mr. John Hewitson (MBE), World War Two veteran and former Managing Director of Albright and Wilson, formerly known as Allegro. John was born in 1925 in the  lake district in northern England. He grew up working on his family's farm, while planning on entering into a role in the bank until World War Two erupted which prompted him to join the Royal Airforce. He served durin...

This week’s guest is Sean Coughlan, current Executive Director of the Human Dignity Foundation. Sean began his career journey in a trainee actuary position which he quickly realised did not suit him. He then decided to switch directions where first brought him into teaching to then eventually finding himself in entrepreneurship. He has 20+ years management expertise and has a wide-ranging executiv...

This week’s guest is Sean Coughlan, current Executive Director of the Human Dignity Foundation. Sean began his career journey in a trainee actuary position which he quickly realised did not suit him. He then decided to switch directions where first brought him into teaching to then eventually finding himself in entrepreneurship. He has 20+ years management expertise and has a wide-ranging executiv...

This week’s guest is John Bateson, managing director and senior portfolio manager at IIU. John began his career in KPMG becoming a qualified accountant after four years there. In 1989, Dermot Desmond called and asked him to join his new corporate finance team in NCB and so John left KPMG and joined the world of business. He has worked for Dermot ever since, having been asked by Dermot to leave NCB...

This week’s guest is John Bateson, managing director and senior portfolio manager at IIU. John began his career in KPMG becoming a qualified accountant after four years there. In 1989, Dermot Desmond called and asked him to join his new corporate finance team in NCB and so John left KPMG and joined the world of business. He has worked for Dermot ever since, having been asked by Dermot to leave NCB...

This week’s guest is Barry Mulligan, business entrepreneur, serial investor and former head of sales and distribution for Coca-Cola in Romania. Having gained experience in the sales world and in marketing research, Barry ended up leaving Coca-Cola to set up an Ad agency in Romania which is still one of Romania’s largest Ad agencies. After his time in Romania, Barry returned to Ireland. In 2014, Ba...

This week’s guest is Barry Mulligan, business entrepreneur, serial investor and former head of sales and distribution for Coca-Cola in Romania. Having gained experience in the sales world and in marketing research, Barry ended up leaving Coca-Cola to set up an Ad agency in Romania which is still one of Romania’s largest Ad agencies. After his time in Romania, Barry returned to Ireland. In 2014, Ba...

This week’s guest is Cathy Bryce, Managing Director of Corporate, Institutional and Business Banking at AIB. Having started her career as an analyst with Morgan Stanley to now working as a Managing Director in one of the so-called “Big Four” commercial banks in Ireland, Cathy is considered a leading expert in the Banking industry. James sits with Cathy Bryce to discuss her career trajectory in the...

This week’s guest is Cathy Bryce, Managing Director of Corporate, Institutional and Business Banking at AIB. Having started her career as an analyst with Morgan Stanley to now working as a Managing Director in one of the so-called “Big Four” commercial banks in Ireland, Cathy is considered a leading expert in the Banking industry. James sits with Cathy Bryce to discuss her career trajectory in the...

This week’s guest is Niall J. Wall, former Chief Executive Officer of Ardagh Packaging Holdings Limited and current private equity investor in various local and international businesses. Under Niall’s leadership Ardagh Packaging became a global leader in sustainable packing solutions, employing over 16,000 people in 12 countries and having global sales of over $6 billion. James sits with Niall Wal...

Introducing The Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields. This week’s guest is Niall J. Wall, former Chief Executive Officer of Ardagh Packaging Holdings Limited and current private equity investor in various local and international businesses. Under Niall’s leader...

Introducing The Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields. Our first guest is Professor Jane Farrar of Trinity College Dublin’s School of Genetics and Microbiology. She is considered a leading expert with over two decades of experience in researching inherited eye d...

Introducing The Career Scoop, a new podcast that digs deep into all things careers. Each week the show will bring you advice, insights and guidance from industry leaders from different fields. Our first guest is Professor Jane Farrar of Trinity College Dublin’s School of Genetics and Microbiology. She is considered a leading expert with over two decades of experience in researching inherited eye d...