Ireland’s Metamorphosis - From Recession to Emergence
28 October 2009

(Front) Professor Anne Scott – Deputy President of DCU, RTE current affairs reporter, broadcaster and author, Mark Little, Margaret Sweeney – Chief Executive, Postbank (back) Brian Hayes – Managing Director, Head of Global Transaction Services, Citibank Europe plc. and Bill Cullen – Chairman, Glencullen Group,

On Wednesday 21 October 2009 over 300 invited guests and students gathered in the Helix, DCU for the Citi Speaker Series on ‘Ireland’s Metamorphosis; from Recession to Emergence’.

The panel discussion was facilitated by noted RTE current affairs reporter, broadcaster and author, Mark Little and included expert panellists Bill Cullen, Chairman, Glencullen Group; Margaret Sweeney, Chief Executive, Postbank; Professor Anne Scott, Deputy President of DCU and Brian Hayes, Managing Director, Head of Global Transaction Services, Citibank Europe plc.

The event offered audience members the unique opportunity to engage with a diverse and seasoned panel of experts as they explored the road ahead for Ireland and the path various sectors must take to ensure Ireland’s recovery and emergence from recession. Taking a positive and proactive approach to the current economic environment, the panellists explored the opportunities available in an economic downturn and how in their experience, they believed the rising generation can help lead Ireland into a new age. Audience members were also given the chance to voice their opinions and seek advice on how they can come through this recession stronger, more fiscally responsible and as more locally focused individuals.

The evening concluded with a wine reception, allowing all guests further opportunities to expand their business network, exchanging advice and connections with others who share their passion for success in a relaxed and positive environment.

The DCU Educational Trust would like to thank Citi Ireland for its generous sponsorship of the Citi Speaker Series. The Citi Series runs in coordination with the DCU Business School, offering an Enterprise Development Mentoring Programme to inspire DCU’s final year business students, with entrepreneurial creativity tempered by practical commercial realism. Through their participation in the Citi Series, students gain a unique opportunity to actively engage with senior business practitioners on a range of issues, enhancing their skills and their knowledge of what it takes to do business in the modern environment.

For more information on how to become involved or attend future events, please contact Orla Holmes, Director of Operations, DCU Educational Trust on (01) 700 8162 or email orla.holmes@dcu.ie <mailto:orla.holmes@dcu.ie>