Darran is a Chartered Tax Advisor and Chartered Accountant with over 15 years experience in practice including experience of working exclusively on M&A activities in two Big 4 firms.

He has significant advisory knowledge in tax and finance across a broad range of clients including privately owned businesses to private equity investments. Throughout his career Darran has advised clients in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, facility management, healthcare and real estate.

Darran has gained a wealth of knowledge in multiple disciplines advising businesses on taxation, growth, business planning and financial advisory.

Meet Darran at Biz Expo 2025 on 23rd October in the RDS' Hall 4. And sit in on his seminar, Money Talks: But Are You Listening?, at 1:50pm on the Agenda Stage. 

Register for FREE ADMISSION here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1405669518369?aff=oddtdtcreator

Anthony Richardson is Co-Founder of Pathway Financial Management, a Dublin-based financial planning firm that helps founders, professionals, and families make clear, confident decisions with their money. Known for his plain-English approach and calm, practical guidance, Anthony focuses on turning business success into life outcomes—so clients can build, protect, and ultimately enjoy the wealth they’ve worked hard to create.

Anthony’s work centres on three areas: (1) cashflow planning that maps today’s choices to tomorrow’s freedom, (2) risk management—from income protection to contingency planning—so unexpected events don’t derail the plan, and (3) retirement and exit strategy, aligning pensions, investments, and liquidity with a founder’s personal goals. He partners closely with clients’ accountants and solicitors to deliver joined-up advice across remuneration, protection, pensions, and investment structures, ensuring the financial plan and the business plan move in the same direction.

At Pathway, Anthony is passionate about financial education and clarity. He believes great advice should be professional yet easy to understand, empowering clients to make better decisions at every stage—from first hires to first exits. His recent talks and client work explore how founders can de-risk ahead of a sale, build optionality into their wealth, and design a post-exit lifestyle that’s purposeful as well as financially sustainable.

Meet Anthony on October 23rd in the RDS for Biz Expo 2025. Register for FREE here.

David Fitzgerald is a senior payments executive with over 25 years' experience driving growth across European and global markets. As Chief Sales Officer at New Payment Innovation, he specialises in identifying hidden inefficiencies that cost businesses millions in payment processing.

Known for his customer-first approach and track record of building high-performing teams, David has helped organisations from established banks to innovative fintech start-ups optimise their payment strategies and unlock significant revenue growth.

His deep understanding of both direct sales and strategic partnerships makes him a sought-after expert on payment system optimisation.

When not revolutionising payment processes, David enjoys golf and nature walks.

Join David to discover the concealed costs within online payment systems and learn proven strategies to protect your bottom line.

Register for FREE ADMISSION to Biz Expo 2025 here.

Bank of Ireland Group plc are sponsors of Biz Expo 2025. Biz Expo in association with Level Health is coming to Dublin's RDS on October 23rd. This B2B marketplace event will take place in the Serpentine Hall from 10am until 4pm. Available on the day to meet face to face is Owen Hughes and Ciaran O’Connell (cc’d Senior Business Expert) – both offering over 20 years of banking experience and available to talk to any business customer to support them on growing your business and having a better relationship with Bank of Ireland. Register for FREE ADMISSION here. 

Who is Melanie Boylan & What Can STOMP Offer?

STOMP Social Media Training Ltd helps businesses turn online presence into real impact. Led by Melanie Boylan — an experienced digital marketing and social media trainer — STOMP equips business owners, marketers, corporates, and SMEs with the skills and strategies to thrive online.

Melanie specialises in:

• Targeted Training – One-to-one, group sessions, and the Supported Digital Marketing Strategy Training course.
• Hands-On Support – Social media management and personalised consulting.
• Practical Resources – Blogs, podcasts, and recommended tools to keep clients ahead of the curve.

Whether refining social platforms, building brand personality, or mastering best practices, STOMP blends strategy, creativity, and a tailored approach to deliver results.

Melanie also co-hosts the Monday Morning Marketing Podcast and shares actionable marketing advice across multiple platforms.

Transform your digital strategy.
With STOMP, your brand won’t just be seen — it will be remembered.

Paul Ryan is CEO of Auxilia Group, a leading business support provider which offers four core services: Consultancy, Interim Placement, Recruitment and HR Services.

Auxilia Group are sponsoring and exhibiting at Biz Expo 2025 on 23rd October in Dublin's RDS.

You can register for FREE ADMISSION to Biz Expo 2025 here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/biz-expo-2025-tickets-1405669518369

As Chief Commercial Officer of Level Health, she is responsible for Product and service design, marketing and commercial delivery, Operations which includes claims and customer support as well as strategic planning for future growth and development.

Level Health are headline sponsors of Biz Expo 2025 and Ruth with her team will be exhibiting at the event on October 23rd in Dublin's RDS. Ruth will also be giving her talk, The Insurgency Mindset: Competing with Giants, at 11:45am on the Agenda Stage.

You can register for FREE ADMISSION to Biz Expo 2025 here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/biz-expo-2025-tickets-1405669518369

Biz Expo's Clint Drieberg chats with David Hartigan from Hemp Heroes. In April 2024, Hemp Heros became the first food supplement company, pet company and Hemp company in Ireland to be awarded B Corp certification. This significant milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to sustainability, transparency, and social responsibility within the hemp industry. Achieving this prestigious designation places Hemp Heros among a select group of businesses worldwide that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and legal accountability.

We spoke with BNI Ireland at Biz Expo. A BNI Membership provides the right environment, training and support to build trusted relationships that help grow your business. Weekly local business meetings follow a structured agenda that is proven to maximise referrals.

We spoke with the TAPiTAG team at Biz Expo.  Based in Athlone and Dublin TAPiTAG are supported by Enterprise Ireland, we are members of Guaranteed Irish and we have customers in 41 countries across the globe including 2 of the big 4 accounting firms.