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UCD Business Impact

UCD College of Business
UCD College Of Business
Sustainability
Digital Transformation
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Irish Nation Building
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The ‘UCD Business Impact’ Podcast from UCD College of Business features thought leaders from the world of academia and industry discussing the most compelling issues affecting our lives from a business perspective.

These conversations will offer insight, spark curiosity and challenge you to rethink how you do business in a changing world.

Hosted by Emmet Oliver, financial editor and journalist; ... more

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10 June 2026 - BComm alumnus Larry McGrath shares his journey from a career in investment analysis to moving to one of the companies he assessed, where he could see science and innovation in real time and have a positive impact on people’s lives. A f... more

Ashley McDonnell | CEO of VYKO, Ireland’s First Luxury Group

4 June 2026 - What does it take to scale Irish heritage into a global luxury powerhouse?

UCD CEMS Masters in Management alumna Ashley McDonnell built an elite career with LVMH, Dior and Pu... more

Why did the world’s most sophisticated risk managers miss the warning signs of a multi-billion dollar commodity shock? Professor of Finance, Valerio Poti joins us to dissect the abrupt end of market calm following the escalation in the Middle East.

Is the aviation industry prepared for potentially the greatest oil shock in history? As jet fuel costs soar amid geopolitical conflict, former GECAS CEO Norm Liu joins us to analyze the resilience of aircraft leasing. We explore why regional risk ass... more

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Recent Guests

Larry McGrath
Executive Vice President, Capital Markets at CVS Health
CVS Health
Episode: S6 Ep13: Inside healthcare giant CVS
Ashley McDonnell
CEO of VYKO Group, Irish luxury and premium brands specialist
VYKO Group
Episode: S6 Ep12: Building Ireland's First Luxury Group: VYKO Strategy
Valerio Poti
Professor of Finance at the UCD Business School; involved with Central Bank research
UCD College of Business
Episode: S6 Ep11: Energy Shock
Norman Liu
Veteran aviation expert and senior executive; adjunct professor at UCD, former CEO of GE Asset Management/Gecas/Nordic Aviation Capital
Gecas / Nordic Aviation Capital / GE
Episode: S6 Ep10: Global Turmoil and the Greatest Oil Shock: The Future of Aviation Finance
Andrew Keating
Academic Director, MSc in International Management / CEMS Masters in Management
UCD Smurfit School
Episode: S6 Ep9: Mastering Global Leadership: Inside the Top-Ranked CEMS Programme
Catarina Marravo
Lecturer at UCD Business School, expert in competition economics and firm behavior.
UCD Business School
Episode: S6 Ep8: Season 6 Episode 8 – Cracking Cartels: Competition Economics and Market Regulation
Donal O'Donovan
Business editor at the Irish Independent
Irish Independent
Episode: S6 Ep6: 2025 Year in Review - From tariffs to AI bubbles
Kathleen Gallagher
Journalist at The Business Post, award-winning for Women in Business Journalism
The Business Post
Episode: S6 Ep6: 2025 Year in Review - From tariffs to AI bubbles
Siobhán Talbot
Former CEO of Glanbia and UCD BComm graduate, recognized for her leadership in the food industry.
Glanbia
Episode: S6 Ep5: The Pivot and the Payoff: Siobhán Talbot on Strategy, Growth and Earning the Right to Grow

Host

Emmet Oliver
Host of the podcast, financial editor and journalist; lecturer at UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Good to Listening

    Haha. It’s glad to listen to those meaningful topics from UCD, which inspires me a lot after daily study there. Many thanks for sharing.

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    gan2023
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful business perspectives

    Interesting business perspectives from some of Europe’s leading academics. I look forward to hearing more from the faculty, as well as UCD business alumni from around the globe. A great addition to the Irish business podcast landscape!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Insightful perspectives
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality analysis with practical implications for Irish markets and policy.
Thoughtful, academically rigorous discussions that connect Irish business to global trends.
Strong guest diversity from academia and industry; insightful perspectives for listeners in business and finance.

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S6 Ep13: Inside healthcare giant CVS
Q: How has ESG and governance discussion evolved within investor relations, especially moving from a pure financial focus to broader corporate responsibility?
ESG and governance add a layer of questions and expectations from investors, requiring IR to be agile, informed, and able to discuss governance topics in addition to financials; it enriches the dialogue and aligns with long-term stakeholder value.
S6 Ep13: Inside healthcare giant CVS
Q: Could you explain why investor relations is such a compelling career path, especially in a large, complex company like CVS?
Investor relations offers high visibility, cross-functional exposure, and the chance to influence how the company is perceived by investors, regulators, and the public, while developing deep knowledge of the entire business.
S6 Ep13: Inside healthcare giant CVS
Q: Was it hard to balance a long-term strategy with quarterly investor expectations, and how do you reconcile that at CVS?
The key is to build a long-term narrative informed by strategy, but disclose only when initiatives are real and will hit the numbers; avoid over-committing to innovations before they are ready.
S6 Ep13: Inside healthcare giant CVS
Q: So are you very much a numbers person, or do you come from the strategy side which tends to be less number-driven?
I've always been drawn to the numbers, but I translate strategic insights into numbers, turning vision into growth estimates and earnings projections that the market can model over multiple years.
S6 Ep11: Energy Shock
Q: What might this crisis look like when compared to the 1970s?
He weighs potential outcomes, noting that while there are factors that mitigate risk (diversified energy sources, onshoring possibilities), the global economy remains highly interconnected, making a prolonged scenario possible but less likely than in the 1970s.

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A business-focused interview series that blends academia and industry voices to unpack pressing topics in economics, finance, technology, and leadership. Recent episodes center on Irish business strategy, global energy and commodity dynamics, aviation finance, competition regulation, AI in the workplace, and leadership development. Guests range from university professors and academic directors to senior executives and industry commentators, often tying global trends to Ireland's business landscape. The format tends to mix practical insights, strategic frameworks, and career experiences, with notable emphasis on responsible management, regulation, and the energy transition. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who want rigorous, policy-r... more

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1. Larry McGrath
2. Ashley McDonnell
3. Valerio Poti
4. Norman Liu
5. Andrew Keating
6. Catarina Marravo
7. Donal O'Donovan
8. Kathleen Gallagher

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