Interview
21 Jan - 2010
Mike Irvine – DAVY
Heading up one of Donegal Square’s newest additions to the local wealth management community is Mike Irvine, a man who sees big potential in the local investment market. We hear more from the head of Davy Northern Ireland. It’s two and a half years since Davy set up its base in Northern Ireland, a period which
19 Jan - 2010
Joanne Stuart – Institute of Directors & Attrus
As chairperson of the Institute of Directors, Joanne Stuart has been lobbying hard for Northern Ireland businesses and stands out as a true leader in the area. She gives UIster Business a rundown of her own background as well as the challenges she sees for the local economy in the coming year.
19 Jan - 2010
Darren Lemon – eircom Northern Ireland
The real mark of a well-run business is its performance during difficult economic conditions. eircom Northern Ireland has forged ahead during the recessionary months of 2009 and, crucially, bagged a £70 million government contract. Darren Lemon has been at the helm of the company since 2008
10 Dec - 2009
ICT for the future
According to the Matrix Report, the ICT sector is made up of around 750 companies employing more than 11,000 people. Overall ICT generates more than £500 million for the local economy. So what does the sector need to thrive? We spoke to voices from within the sector (ICT hub location; educator; enterprise advisor; private sector…
16 Oct - 2009
Doctor, Doctor, Can I Have a Diagnosis?
Scratch the surface of the Northern Ireland economy and there’s a company competing in the world market from our own back yard. David Elliott went along to find out more about Randox, a business claiming a significant stake in the global diagnostics market.
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