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Business model reinvention is no longer a choice but a survival imperative, says Darren O’Neill, Consulting Partner and Insurance Industry Leader at PwC Ireland.

As organisations scramble to harness AI, David Lee, Chief Technology Officer at PwC Ireland, urges caution and clarity. In a wide-ranging interview, he outlines how Agentic AI could transform workflows—but only for those willing to rethink governance, upskilling, and risk.

Having doubled headcount in recent years, PwC’s strategy consulting business, Strategy&, has landed in Ireland, and David McGee is helping lead the charge. He explains how it differentiates from traditional consulting, and how the consultancy can help Irish businesses make knotty strategy decisions – quickly.

PwC’s 2025 Irish CEO survey reveals that nearly a third of Irish CEOs believe their companies need to reinvent to survive the next decade. Amy Ball, Transformation Leader with PwC Ireland, discusses the urgency of reinvention, from AI to sustainability and beyond.

Ken Tyrrell, a restructuring and insolvency specialist with the accountancy firm PwC, believes that the number of insolvencies will top 1,000 this year. But even that will be well below the 20-year average.

IDA Ireland chair Feargal O’Rourke talks about Trump’s trade policies, his late mother Mary, and his new book on the Irish men’s rugby team.

Ruth McNamee, finance transformation director with PwC Ireland, argues that the finance function needs to reassess its role to boost its relevance and impact over the coming decade. But to get the most out of the function, she said companies need to invest in new technologies and people.

Barry Whelan specialises in delivering technology-powered business transformation projects. The PwC Tech Consulting Partner talks through the process, explaining the opportunities and pitfalls for business leaders embarking on a transformation journey.

David McGee, the ESG leader with PwC, believes Ireland can be a global leader in Climate Tech if it recognises and harnesses the opportunities available. If Ireland gets it right, McGee says it will help Ireland achieve its climate emissions targets while developing a vibrant new economic sector.

In a changing world, what can companies do to harness the power of their workforce? And where do emerging technologies such as GenAI fit into the evolving relationship between companies and staff? PwC’s Susanne Jeffery outlines the best approaches for companies to take.