Record attendance is expected at this year’s CeoForum as company leaders seek to learn from each other and identify those attributes that will enable them to gain advantage in a more challenging business environment. 

Commenting on the launch of the forum, Pat Cullen, Managing Partner of Deloitte said, “This year’s forum will tackle the challenges that Irish CEOs are facing as tougher economic conditions make it more difficult to achieve profitable growth. It is critical for CEOs in Ireland to take stock and identify the best way of navigating these challenges – by providing the opportunity to discuss these issues with their peers and hear the experiences of our speakers, this year’s forum will provide them with invaluable insights on how to put their companies’ best foot forward.”
 
Also at the launch, Frank Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Ireland said, “Over the past 20 years, the CeoForum has proved to be an ideal venue to enable the exchange of business growth ideas and opportunities. I am very enthused by the theme of this year’s event. The changing global economy, while challenging, continues to present significant opportunities for astute Irish businesses.”

The CEO Forum celebrates its 20th year and is expected to attract over 300 of Ireland’s leading CEOs. The event will take place in Dublin Castle on Thursday November 13th. The forum, which is exclusively for chief executives in Ireland, is jointly supported and organised by Deloitte and Enterprise Ireland.

Key Speakers
This year’s event boasts an impressive line up of speakers including: Patrick Coveney, CEO Greencore, Paul Kerley, CEO, Norkom Group plc and Brian Long of Atlantic Bridge.

The event will be chaired by Olivia O’Leary.

Purpose of the CEO Forum
The primary focus of the CEO Forum is to create an opportunity for chief executives to discuss what they perceive to be the major issues facing their companies and Irish businesses. The forum provides a unique opportunity for CEOs to share information, air their views and hear, firsthand, the experiences of some of Ireland’s leading CEOs, who talk about their businesses and the challenges they face both nationally and internationally.

About Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector. The mission of Enterprise Ireland is to accelerate the development of world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets, resulting in increased national and regional prosperity.
Full details of Enterprise Ireland support and activities can be found on its website www.enterprise-ireland.com.

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