Even when you’re in the business of making some of the most advanced computer chips in the world, people are still at the centre of everything you do. That’s according to Ruth Cotter, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at US semiconductor giant AMD. Ruth joins Ann in this episode of The Leaders’ Room to discuss people-centred leadership through periods of growth in a competitive and high-tech sector. 

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What makes a good leader? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Silicon Republic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDA Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic multinationals in the areas of technology, engineering, life sciences and fintech to get invaluable insights on leadership, on emerging technologies and on the future for their sectors. Presented by Ann O'Dea, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaun & Maurice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This week, Brenda Barrett, Managing Director of Infineon Ireland, explains that good leadership calls for treating everyone on your team equally, but not the same. In this episode, Ann and Brenda reflect on the importance of truly getting to know your team, and doing so within one of the hottest sectors in the world right now: semiconductors.

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What makes a good leader? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Silicon Republic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDA Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic multinationals in the areas of technology, engineering, life sciences and fintech to get invaluable insights on leadership, on emerging technologies and on the future for their sectors. Presented by Ann O'Dea, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaun & Maurice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

As leaders, how can we truly empower our teams and help them do their best work? In this episode, we’re looking at the telecommunications sector, and we’re speaking with one leader about how he models empowering leadership by finding the right balance between autonomy and accountability. Ann spoke with Denis Dullea, head of Ericsson Athlone, a major research centre for Ericsson.

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What makes a good leader? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Silicon Republic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDA Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic multinationals in the areas of technology, engineering, life sciences and fintech to get invaluable insights on leadership, on emerging technologies and on the future for their sectors. Presented by Ann O'Dea, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaun & Maurice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

How can leaders leave the ladder down for those who follow? In this episode, we explore leadership in the science and healthcare sector, following one leader’s path to the top and how she’s guided her team through change, growth, and uncertainty. Ann spoke with Edel Collins, General Manager of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a life science and clinical research company, with a mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. 

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What makes a good leader?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Silicon Republic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, in partnership with⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDA Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic multinationals in the areas of technology, engineering, life sciences and fintech to get invaluable insights on leadership, on emerging technologies and on the future for their sectors. Presented by Ann O'Dea, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaun & Maurice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

These are uncertain times for global markets. Geopolitical tensions are shaking up global trade, impacting our economies, our jobs, and possibly more than anything our sense of stability. To kick off season three, and in the current unique environment, we thought it would be very timely to talk to Michael Lohan, CEO of our foreign direct investment agency, and our partners on this series, IDA Ireland. 

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What makes a good leader?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Silicon Republic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, in partnership with⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDA Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic multinationals in the areas of technology, engineering, life sciences and fintech to get invaluable insights on leadership, on emerging technologies and on the future for their sectors. Presented by Ann O'Dea, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaun & Maurice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

In the final episode of the season, Ann O'Dea chats to Robert O’Brien, who just recently took on the role of Country Leader for Medtronic Ireland, and is also its Vice President of HR for Global Manufacturing. Ann spoke with Robert about leadership within a med tech company that has an impressive legacy, as well as a bold vision for the future of medical devices. 

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What makes a good leader?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Silicon Republic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, in partnership with⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDA Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic multinationals in the areas of technology, engineering, life sciences and fintech to get invaluable insights on leadership, on emerging technologies and on the future for their sectors. Presented by Ann O'Dea, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaun & Maurice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 

In the latest episode of The Leaders’ Room, Ann O'Dea spoke with Jack Newton, the CEO and Founder of Clio, a company that makes cloud-based technology for legal firms. Ann spoke with Jack about the legal tech space, and the potential for emerging technologies to disrupt the legal sector. Jack also shared his advice on leadership, including why he looks for team members who can ‘draw the owl’. 

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What makes a good leader?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Silicon Republic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, in partnership with⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDA Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic multinationals in the areas of technology, engineering, life sciences and fintech to get invaluable insights on leadership, on emerging technologies and on the future for their sectors. Presented by Ann O'Dea, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaun & Maurice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In the latest episode of The Leaders’ Room, Ann O'Dea spoke with Mag O Keeffe about her work at medical technology company, Stryker, and the importance of leadership in creating environments where innovation can thrive. The med tech sector requires innovation, and lots of it. Ann spoke to Mag, who is an engineer by training, about the different ways she supports her team to come up with new ideas, and to find creative solutions to complex medical and surgical problems. 

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What makes a good leader?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Silicon Republic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, in partnership with⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDA Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic multinationals in the areas of technology, engineering, life sciences and fintech to get invaluable insights on leadership, on emerging technologies and on the future for their sectors. Presented by Ann O'Dea, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaun & Maurice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The Leaders' Room, Ann O'Dea spoke to John O’Beirne about his approach to leadership at Square, a 50 billion dollar fintech company that began with a simple but game-changing idea. In a rapidly evolving world, rife with ambiguity and uncertainty, John describes the importance of bringing people with diverse backgrounds and views together to form the organisation's strategy and direction. 

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About the series:

What makes a good leader?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Silicon Republic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, in partnership with⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDA Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic multinationals in the areas of technology, engineering, life sciences and fintech to get invaluable insights on leadership, on emerging technologies and on the future for their sectors. Presented by Ann O'Dea, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaun & Maurice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The Leaders' Room, Ann O'Dea was joined in the studio by Liam Ryan, Managing Director of SAP Ireland, just ahead of his retirement. Liam shared his invaluable insights on a long and illustrious career in tech, including his work with Specialisterne to improve employment opportunities for autistic people by making teams and workplaces more autism-inclusive.

⁠Watch the video of the interview here⁠.

About the series:

What makes a good leader?⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Silicon Republic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, in partnership with⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IDA Ireland⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, presents a series of conversations with leaders at the helm of iconic multinationals in the areas of technology, engineering, life sciences and fintech to get invaluable insights on leadership, on emerging technologies and on the future for their sectors. Presented by Ann O'Dea, and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shaun & Maurice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.