The Grey Matters Network Podcast

Governance - ensuring effective systems & controls in our organisation


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Donal Courtney, a leading expert in Corporate Governance at regulated entity and PLC’s both at executive and non-executive levels gives us invaluable advice on the fundamentals of managing Governance in organisations which are very relevant today -

  • Regulation
  • Cybersecurity
  • Outsourcing
  • Remote Working
  • Donal explains the 5 keys areas in making good Governance a success in your organisation

    - Strategy & Risks 

    - Strong financial & internal controls 

    - Availability of quality data

    - Customer focus

    - People



    Donal Courtney BBS FCA LIB

    · Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and Certified Bank Director with Institute of Bankers

    · Experienced CFO having worked with Arthur Andersen, Orix, Airbus and GMAC across a number of industries-corporate and retail banking, asset financing, commercial property and aircraft financing and leasing

    · Experienced Independent Non-Executive Director with PTSB plc, Dell Financial Services, IPUT and Unicredit Bank Ireland chairing audit and risk committees

    · Advisor to small and medium-size enterprises on finance and strategy

    · Keys skill sets:

    o Finance function setups in terms of people, systems, policies, and procedures

    o Technical accounting

    o Corporate treasury

    o Corporate Governance at regulated entity and plc’s both at executive and non-executive levels

    o Strategic planning and analysis

    o Recruitment at C suite and board levels

    o Leadership training


    Donal is one of the panel of experienced professionals with the Grey Matters Network.

    Contact us today if we can help you or your organisation - [email protected]m

    MIck Furlong

    An experienced Non-Executive/Executive Director. I have held Non-Exec Roles in several IT Start-Ups and on the National Council of ISME. I have held Executive Roles in Bord Gais, Aviva Insurance, VHI Healthcare and Accenture. I have established a successful Consulting/Recruitment Organisation. I have multi-sector experience across Financial Services, Fintech, Energy, Insurance, Healthcare, Technology, and Consulting. My core capabilities include Risk, Governance, Technology, and Operating Model Transformation.



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