Three Westmeath finalists back from Singapore event

A group of 90 of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs including Ted Wright from Mullingar, Neil Skeffington from Athlone and Brian Fahey from Athlone have returned from Singapore where they recently attended the annual EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ CEO Retreat.

The delegation included this year’s 24 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ finalists, including Ted Wright, (CEO Writech Industrial Services), Neil Skeffington, (CEO Novelplast Teoranta) and Brian Fahey, (CEO My Compliance Office) as well as 70 alumni representing a broad spectrum of industries. The aim of this annual retreat is to support, inspire, and challenge entrepreneurs to take their businesses to the next level.

The entrepreneurs spent the week in Singapore where they participated in a comprehensive programme of networking, executive coaching, and education. The itinerary included meetings with some of Singapore’s most successful entrepreneurs and business leaders as well as inspirational talks by global thought leaders on a variety of topics among them Jim Rowan, Volvo CEO and Eduardo Saverin co-founder Facebook.

Speaking about his experience Ted Wright, CEO Writech Industrial Services said:

“The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year CEO retreat experience was an amazing environment to nurture, challenge and inspire the entrepreneurial mindset. This jam-packed week of exceptional speakers and intense masterclasses, coupled with non-stop networking has reignited the entrepreneurial fire in my belly.”

Neil Skeffington, CEO Novelplast Teoranta said:

“The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year CEO Retreat was an amazing experience for me. It was incredible to meet and get to know so many like-minded businesspeople who share similar outlooks and experiences. The programme of speakers and site visits was exceptional and provided many unique insights into entrepreneurship and the opportunities that exist for Irish businesses in South East Asia. I have returned home feeling inspired and energised.”

Brian Fahey, CEO My Compliance Office said:

“The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year CEO retreat in Singapore provided a deluge of thought-provoking ideas. I learned so much from my fellow entrepreneurs as they shared their experiences both in terms of challenges and success. We also heard many inspiring speeches we from industry leaders which encouraged us to challenge our thinking. It really was an unforgettable journey.”

Roger Wallace, Partner Lead for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ said:

“The annual CEO retreat is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme. It is a unique opportunity for our entrepreneurs to gain valuable insights from successful global business leaders, fellow entrepreneurs, and leading academics. The entrepreneurs also forge important relationships with other like-minded business leaders to help them unlock the immense opportunities that exist for their businesses both in Ireland and overseas. I would like to thank all the entrepreneurs who attended for embracing the programme so earnestly and for contributing to what was a truly fantastic week. I would also like to acknowledge the support of our sponsors Invest NI, Enterprise Ireland, and Julius Bär who joined us for the week.”

Since its inception, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland™ community has grown to a tight-knit network of more than 600 alumni who harness each other’s wealth of experience, with three quarters (75%) conducting business with one another. Together, the EOY alumni community generates revenues of €25bn, and employs more than 250,000 people across the island of Ireland.

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland programme is supported by Premium Corporate Sponsor Julius Baer International, and Government sponsors Enterprise Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland.

For further information, please visit www.eoy.ie