Entries by Business & Finance

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The gap between data and reality

After a fireside chat with Rory Sutherland, Aaron Gibson reflects on one of business’s most persistent challenges: the gap between perception and reality. The businesses that win are often those that let data guide their decisions rather than opinion.  By Aaron Gibson, founder & CEO at Hurree Last week, we hosted Rory Sutherland at a […]

Insights from Ireland Day 2026

From AI investment pledges to semiconductor ambitions and a defence posture shift, this year’s Ireland Day at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) signalled that the US-Ireland economic relationship is entering a new, more strategic phase.  By Héloïse Chaudot Ireland Day at the NYSE continues to act as a benchmark for the US–Ireland business relationship. […]

US Growth Corridor: unlocking opportunities on both sides of the Atlantic

Amid global volatility and change, the economic partnership between Ireland and the United States stands as a testament to resilience and mutual advancement. This enduring connection, born from generations of cultural exchange and entrepreneurial spirit, has grown into a powerful driver of innovation and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic. By Michael Lohan, CEO […]

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FYI there isn’t any playbook for success

Success rarely follows a straight line. From unexpected career pivots to evolving ambitions, this story challenges the idea that passion must come first, and instead argues that opportunity, adaptability and persistence are what truly shape the journey. By Aaron B. Gibson, CEO of Hurree Keegan Caldwell is one of those remarkable people who appear to […]

DEI PROGRAMS FACE NEW ANTITRUST AND DISCRIMINATION SCRUTINY FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES

By Ashley S. Kelly, Theresa Y. Kananen, and Sydney J. Selman Over the past year, employers have faced a steady shift in federal enforcement messaging around diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) programs. The focus on DEI programs began almost immediately upon President Trump taking office. On January 21, 2025, he signed an executive order titled, “Ending […]

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“Our relationships are the basis of our diplomacy” – An interview with Claire D. Cronin, former United States ambassador to Ireland

Claire D. Cronin, former US ambassador to Ireland, discusses her tenure, as well as her Irish heritage and the strong cultural and economic ties that bind both nations. By David Monaghan, Interim Managing Editor, Business & Finance Claire D. Cronin is looking forward to attending the Business & Finance Awards. “I will use any excuse […]