Ireland Portugal Business Network Podcast series

Recorded at the CCIP during the IPBN's 5th-annual St. Patrick's Day Sustainability Conference. The panelists include Andreia Ramos, Environment and Sustainability Director at ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal, SA - VINCI Airports, Jose Francisco Gamboa of Grupo SATA, and Maria João Calha of TAP Air Portugal. The discussion was moderated by IPBN Chair Geoffrey Graham.

The Masterclass with Rhia Murray from Holos Leadership Foundation covers a host of topics sure to enrich your business and understanding of generational divides.

According to recent studies, Gen Z and Millennials currently make up approximately 38% of the global workforce and this percentage is predicted to rise to about 58% by 2030. These generations operate quite differently and have different expectations of the conventional leadership models. There is evidence that they are dissatisfied with the status quo of the way businesses are run, so how is this going to pan out?

Find out how pivotal this issue is for leaders and what behaviors and cultural systems are needed for them to engage and succeed in nurturing this talent to ensure they are future-proofing organisations. Discover what defines these groups and what the key ingredients they need are while understanding how to better foster, retain, and grow them. The Master Class will cover Gen Z with context and background on how they grew up and who they are, the stereotypes and reframing of the narrative, seeing Gen Zs as an opportunity rather than a problem, and hear practical examples of how to attract, engage, and retain them.

On Wednesday, February 7 in the Algarve at Tribulum Restaurant, the IPBN held an exciting conversation with a Leader with IPBN member Brendan O'Neill!

Having relocated to Algarve, Portugal following a 13-year stretch in Singapore, Irish-born and IPBN member Brendan O'Neill knows a thing or two about navigating change. During his early career in Information Technology, Brendan was the catalyst for many groundbreaking programs, such as the early adoption of cloud technologies. Now transitioned into leadership coaching, Brendan applies the same forward-thinking approach to empower his clients, to not only envision the future but also create it.

During this conversation with Arnold Delville, General Manager of the IPBN, Brendan covered topics such as identity,  living with intention, and how to navigate change in a rapidly changing world.

In this Masterclass, IPBN member Robert shares his experience navigating the fast-evolving technology landscape as a non-tech leader. He covers how data and technologies have evolved since the 20th century, how to implement a data-driven model and when to use Generative AI, Generative AI and the different data types, how to break out from the pack (the disruption part), and a few concrete examples and how he sees the industry evolving in the coming years.

SmartHoods helps to develop modern eco-villages that can produce their own energy, food, and water. These self-sufficient sustainable neighborhoods are in the development stage in Portugal with a growing team of devoted pioneers in sustainability and tech, making moves to showcase the country as a hotspot for regenerative developments focusing on eco-lifestyles. Learn more about the project and the founder on this exciting IPBN podcast!

Perhaps best-known for his stardom in the Leinster Rugby arena, Eoin O'Malley raised the bar in Portugal's hospitality industry in 2022 with his new venue, the Bold Octopus proving a huge hit with locals and the D4 set alike. According to Evoke.ie, Eoin is part of The Loyola Group along with his business partner and brother, Brian. Add group director Stephen Cooney to the mix and the trio are the toast of the coast, earning a reputation as serious pub players not just in Portugal but also back home.

Previous to that, Evoke.ie reported that, the Loyola Group "acquired their first pub in Portugal, The Cheeky Pup, back in 2015. Other pubs in their Algarve portfolio include Tony's Pub and Botanico."

In this fascinating conversation with IPBN member Mark McSorley, Hotel and Residences General Manager at Quinta do Lago, we learned about Eoin's sporting career and what he has taken from it to go into business. His transition from a successful Rugby career to a successful business career in hospitality with his Loyola Group.

This IPBN Masterclass with IPBN member Shane Moran, Brand Architect took us on a captivating journey through his experiences. He shared invaluable insights and revealed some secrets behind his transformative brand strategies including how to develop a unique value proposition, focusing on your brand on what makes it meaningful, and investing in your brand as your most valuable asset. This masterclass will help you understand how to attract and retain customers and command premium prices.

Join us for this exciting episode with Pedro Henriques of IPBN member company Bridge In where we dive into explaining what an EOR is and how it works. Find out Pedro believes it's a less risky path for businesses entering the market and what the key advantages and potential challenges are. Hear some real-world success stories of companies that effectively used EOR services before transitioning to full-scale business incorporation in Portugal and more.

Starting with a short presentation of the APDL, the third panel was a conversation with the Port of Leixoes about the place of Matosinhos in the maritime transport industry with Luís Monteiro, Head of the Environment and Energy Efficiency Division - APDL, responsible for managing the Ports of Leixões, Viana do Castelo and the Douro Navigable Route and Isabel Vellozo Ferreira, Partner at Vellozo Ferreira e Associados. The discussion was moderated by Pedro Castro Henriques, IPBN member and CEO of Strongstep.

Please note the panel discussion is in Portuguese and is slightly longer than most IPBN podcasts.

Also note: Apologies for the sound not being optimal. The conversation was recorded during the conference via Zoom.

The second panel of the IPBN Ocean conference took a look at harnessing offshore wind energy and developing partnerships between Ireland and Portugal with representatives from IberBlue Wind and Enerview Solutions. IberBlue Wind is a joint venture specializing in the design, development, and management of floating offshore wind farms that will operate in the Iberian market. Meanwhile, Enerview Solutions A leading renewable energy company that provides a robust and bespoke service offering to their clients, specializes in the areas of onshore and offshore wind, solar, and Electric Vehicle sectors. Moderated by IPBN Board member Susan Cabeceiras, this panel was of particular interest to conference attendees.

Note: Apologies for the sound not being optimal. The conversation was recorded at the Conference via Zoom.