Published on 29 July, 2007. By John Reynolds When you’re the chief executive of a bank with assets worth a cool €150 billion, evidently it pays to be cool, calm and collected. Mike Ryan, chief executive of Merrill Lynch International Bank and Country Manager for Ireland is exactly that as … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2007
Glen Dimplex chief emerges as Quinlan backer
Published on 8 July, 2007. By John Reynolds BILLIONAIRE Dr Martin Naughton, chairman of Glen Dimplex has emerged as one of the high rollers backing property tycoon Derek Quinlan. Speaking to the Sunday Independent as he announced plans to build a global energy centre in Dunleer, Co. Louth earlier this … Continue reading
Profit is the name of the game in a virtual world
Published on 1 July, 2007. By John Reynolds Second Life’s GDP may reach €500m this year. Is this success all down to sex and shopping? You may not know it yet, but there’s more than one Dublin. No, I don’t mean Dublin in California or Indiana in the US, but … Continue reading
Spooky tales from an Irish oilman
Published on 1 July, 2007. By John Reynolds Petrel Resources managing director David Horgan is no stranger to schmoozing with diplomats, government officials, investors and fund managers, so he should feel at home in the lavish comfort of the Merrion Hotel bar. Currently valued at €76m, London-listed Petrel is potentially … Continue reading