Full coverage: Elan

The late Tom Lynch was a polymath who played a major role in developing the Irish pharmaceutical industry. Tom Lyons talks to those who he worked with over the decades to understand a fascinating, complex and unique legacy.

He did not know it at the time, but missing out on the top job at AIB in 2005 was a blessing. Since then, Gary Kennedy has become a boardroom titan, chairing companies such as Greencore and Green Reit. Now, he is pursuing his most difficult job yet: getting more companies to appoint women directors.