Ed Guiney, co-founder and CEO of Element Pictures, has spent his career blending creative instinct with strategic acumen to shape one of Europe’s most influential film and television production companies. From early days making student shorts at Trinity College Dublin to producing globally acclaimed works like Room, The Favourite, and Normal People, Guiney’s journey is rooted in a deep love of storytelling and a clear understanding of how to bring it to market.
In this episode of Arts Matters, Guiney tells Alison Cowzer that he sees intellectual property ownership as the cornerstone of a sustainable industry and is a strong advocate for supporting emerging writers through initiatives like the Story House festival. While others speculate on the impact of AI, Guiney remains confident in the irreplaceable value of human creativity.
Conor Brady raised eyebrows when he was appointed Editor of The Irish Times, as he was the first Catholic ever to be in the position. During his time there, the paper broke stories that shook the nation, including the story of Bishop Eamonn Casey’s relationship with Annie Murphy. During his time in journalism, he became acutely aware of the process of defamation cases and the damage they can inflict on publications. This inspired his new project. A tech solution he developed with his son called Caliber AI which catches defamation statements.
Pressure is mounting on the state to bail out vast tranches of the domestic economy and households. Meanwhile unemployment is surging and economic activity collapsing. So, are we facing another period of prolonged austerity? Or can we chart a new fiscal future? In this podcast, economist Stephen Kinsella tells Ian Kehoe how we can rebuild the economy and avoid austerity.
Companies aren't in the habit of keeping three months' worth of cash at hand. As the lockdown begins, many corporates are scrambling to get their hands on it. In this podcast, Ian Kehoe and Sean Keyes discuss the importance of cash flow and working capital and assess the balance sheets of some of Ireland’s biggest companies – including Ryanair, Glanbia, Kingspan, Flutter and Greencore.
For the past three months, The Currency's Mapping multinationals series has analysed the Irish accounts and corporate structures of the world's largest technology firms. Ian Kehoe discusses its findings with series author Thomas Hubert, and they explore the lessons to be learned from the picture emerging from hundreds of corporate filings when it comes to Ireland's tax policy.
Brody Sweeney made his name and his reputation building O’Brien’s Irish Sandwich Bar into an international brand. Having lost the business during the crash, he has made a stellar comeback with Camile Thai, one of the fastest growing food delivery businesses in Ireland and Britain. In a candid interview with Ian Kehoe, the entrepreneur talks about the impact that Covid-19 could have on his business and its expansion plans. He also talks about its new high-profile tech investors Brian Caulfield and Paddy Cosgrave and explains how the company has responded to shifts in eating habits.
Zoë Newman is a Managing Director in Kroll’s Business Intelligence & Investigations practice, and co-head of the Global Financial Investigations practice. Since joining Kroll, Zoë has worked on numerous complex multi-jurisdictional fraud and corruption probes in Central and Eastern Europe, and the UAE. In this sponsored podcast with Francesca Comyn, she describes the forensic accounting, data analytics and asset recovery techniques Kroll uses to fight organised criminal networks.
From a standing start 20 years ago, Ade Stack has built a nationwide chain of 18 pharmacies with more than 200 staff. Stacks Pharmacy has achieved this by by-passing the high street and shopping centres in favour of establishing strong links within local communities. In this podcast with Alison Cowzer, she explains her contrarian approach to building a business and reveals why she is against the idea of sales targets in a healthcare business. She also talks about the future of healthcare in Ireland, taking on global chains and how technology is aiding customer care.
Kevin Hart has over 20 years of experience in fraud, corruption and money laundering investigations. He is an associate managing director in Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps, based in Dublin, Ireland. In this podcast, Kevin explains to Legal Editor Francesca Comyn how businesses can secure their intellectual property assets, and what Kroll can do for clients when their IP is compromised or attacked.
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Adrian Acosta moved to Ireland in his mid-twenties. After working on a project with the entrepreneur Brian Fallon, he agreed to help launch Journal Media. Ten years on, The Journal has become a mainstay of the Irish media landscape and has a string of sub brands. He tells Ian Kehoe about his own personal journey, the economics of free news, the perils of click-bait and the company’s plans for the future.
After 30 years in cyber security, both in government and in massive private enterprises, Andrew Beckett, EMEA Cyber Risk Practice Leader with Kroll, a division of Duff & Phelps, outlines findings from the frontline of cyber crime. In this sponsored podcast he tells Legal Editor Francesca Comyn the actionable steps organizations must take in the face of ever-more sophisticated attacks.
