Look to Wexford - Business Connections
Business Connections is a podcast series brought to you by County Wexford Chamber as part of the wider Look to Wexford campaign - an initiative showcasing County Wexford as a place to live, work, invest and do business.
The series shares the stories and experiences of people connected to Wexford - those building careers here, starting and scaling businesses, returning home to make their mark, and driving the next wave of innovation and sustainability.
Through candid conversations, Business Connections shines a light on Wexford’s dynamic enterprise ecosystem, from multinational employers and family-run businesses to local companies competing on a global stage.
The series also explores the county’s growing role in Ireland’s green energy transition, highlighting the ambition, talent and vision helping shape Wexford’s future.
Episodes
7 episodes
Episode 1: Working Globally, Living Locally (Remote & Hybrid)
Pauline Oakes of Integer and Colin Browne of Microsoft share how they have built thriving global careers while living in County Wexford. In conversation with Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford Chamber, they talk about why strong local talent, c...
Episode 2: Home to Build the Future
Eamonn Sinnott, former GM of Intel Ireland, and David Dempsey, co-founder of Salesforce Europe, join Paula Roche of County Wexford Chamber, to talk about coming home to help shape the future of their native County Wexford. Ea...
Episode 3: Culture, Creativity & Confidence
In Episode 3 of Business Connections, former Irish rugby international player Gordon D’Arcy and National Opera House Chairman Paul Hennessy join Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford Chamber, to explore how excellence in sport and the arts has hel...
Episode 4: Why Global Companies Choose Wexford
Gerard Reynolds of BD and Deirdre Hannon of Danone share why some of the world’s largest companies continue to choose County Wexford as a place to invest, grow and lead from. In conversation with Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford C...
Episode 5: From Start-Up to Scale-Up
Rory O’Connor of Scurri shares how a business built in County Wexford grew into a global technology company powering some of the world’s biggest retailers. In conversation with Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford Chamber, Rory shares...
Episode 6: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Wexford
Mary Walsh of Ire Wel Pallets and Laura Kelly of Kelly’s Resort Hotel share how entrepreneurship, innovation and long-term thinking have helped them build and grow two very different and but equally successful Wexford businesses with national a...
Episode 7: Careers, Opportunity and Choice in Wexford
Claire Byrne of Johnsons Celtic Linen and Helen Meade of Reynaers Aluminium join Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford Chamber to share how Wexford can offer not just a great place to live, but real opportunities to build a meaningful and successf...