In this episode of Courageous Leaders, Ibec Head of Skills and Social Policy Dr. Kara McGann is joined by Hilary O’Meara, Country Managing Director of Accenture in Ireland.

With over 30 years at Accenture, including experience as COO for the UK and Ireland, Hilary is a prominent advocate for modern leadership and fostering cultures where everyone feels they belong. As a board member of the Open Doors Initiative, she brings a wealth of expertise in building resilient, future-ready teams.

Kara and Hilary explore how inclusion has evolved from a HR metric into a core growth strategy. They discuss the for "Brand Ireland": that our reputation for openness and progress is a primary driver in attracting the high-level human capital needed for innovation.

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