Carol Anne O’Neill
Head Of Sales And Marketing Appointment Date: 07.01.2015Company: RyanairBusiness Type: AirlinePosition: Head of Sales and Marketing Ryanair has appointed Carol Anne O’Neill as its new head of sales and marketing. She will join Ryanair on 26 January from Falcon/Thomson, where she is currently head of Ireland. O’Neill has 28 years of experience in the travel industry, having previously worked for XL Airways and Wings Abroad. In her new role, she will oversee Ryanair’s sales and marketing team and activities across 30 countries in Europe and North Africa. O’Neill takes over the role from Lesley Kane who was appointed head of groups and corporate sales last January. Summary of Carol Anne…
Read MoreThe Art of Persuasive Communication
Conor Neill, programme director for a new programme from Smurfit Executive Development at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School on this month entitled ‘Influence and Persuasive Communications’, provides ten tips that differentiate powerful speakers from the rest. Practise beforehand Rehearse out loud. Work to control filler words. Use a clock to check your time, and allow for the unexpected. Know the set-up Arrive in advance to check out the speaking area, and practice using the microphone and any visual aids. Know your audience Try to speak to one or two people as they arrive – they will be your allies during the speech. Start with a…
Read MoreCisco Investing €200k in Big Data Joint Venture with Asystec
The world’s largest supplier of networking products Cisco is to invest €200,000 in a big data joint venture with Irish data management solutions company Asystec. It will involve Asystec delivering its methodology and expertise in data analytics while Cisco delivers infrastructure and expertise to provide a complete big data solution. “Corporate partnerships are fuelling the growth of the world’s most successful companies as the demand to provide new innovative products that deliver on customers’ expectations increases,” said Asystec CEO Les Byrne. “We believe this partnership will be truly successful and will deliver unique value to our customers.” As well as the financial investment by Cisco, Asystec will be investing in…
Read MoreFuture business: disruptive innovation
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Read MoreOneview Healthcare wins contract with Epworth in Australia
Dublin-headquartered tech company Oneview Healthcare has been selected by Epworth HealthCare in Australia to help better manage its patient experience and empowerment programme at its Epworth Eastern facility in Victoria. Oneview Healthcare delivers a software solution that seamlessly integrates a hospital’s IT systems onto one high performance technology platform. It provides point-of-care access to those systems across all end user devices, including bedside terminals, TV’s, tablets and smart phones. Established in 2007, Oneview Healthcare has offices, Dubai, Sydney, Pittsburgh and San Francisco and commercial agreements with hospitals in US, Australia, Middle East and Europe. It announced on 15 December that it had completed a third round of equity funding, raising…
Read MoreNeuromod to create 50 new jobs in Dublin
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Read MoreDublin City Council Launches City Arts Plan and Kick Starts European City of Culture 2020 Bid – Squarespace
Dublin City Council’s City Arts Plan 2014–2018 has been launched. Note: It was also reported that SquareSpace with base EMEA Headquarters directly in Dublin which will result in the creation of 100 full-time, well-paying jobs. Arts and culture enthusiasts, including actor Don Wycherley, Dublin Youth Dance Theatre Festival, Ether Productions, and Sean O’Casey Players, made their way into the Cultural Quarter of Dublin for the launch and stopped off at Platform 5 at Connolly Station to mark the special occasion with a one-off joint performance. The plan, developed by Dublin City Council and designed by acclaimed Irish artist Robert Ballagh, illustrates how the arts play a major role in community development…
Read MoreThe City Bin Co creating 30 new jobs due to expansion of services
Waste collection company, The City Bin Co has announced 30 new jobs to be created before Christmas in Dublin. The company said the roles are due to the expansion of its service into new areas including Finglas, East Wall, Coolock and Drumcondra. The roles are a combination of on street marketing and waste disposal staff. It is the second time the company has expanded its work force this year. Grainne Rothery
Read MoreNando’s opens in Omni Park Shopping Centre, creating 28 jobs
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Read MoreVodafone customers the first in Ireland to experience 4G+ speeds
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