ASIA NOW is held in partnership with The Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation
Thursday 21 and Friday 22 November 2019 Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Asia Matters held an exclusive business round table with the support of the Embassy of Ireland to China at the Irish Embassy in Beijing, bringing together 150+ business leaders to celebrate 40 years of the bilateral relationship and focus on the key drivers for future growth in Food & Agritech + Tech, Talent & Tourism.
Alan Dukes, Chairman Asia Matters and former Minister for Finance
H.E Eoin O’Leary, Ambassador of Ireland to China
Dr. Mark Lyons, Global CEO Alltech
Michael Jiang, General Manager Kerry Group China
Colm Ó Cribín, Counsellor Embassy of Ireland to China
Mary Kinnane, Director Greater China, Enterprise Ireland
Conrad Turley, Partner KPMG Beijing
Zhewei Zhang, China Director IDA Ireland
Niall Dowling Director of Strategy Atomic Creative Group
Professor Wu Wenying, Principal, Beijing Dublin International College
Dr Ailish O'Halloran, Interim Provost, Beijing Dublin International College
James Kenny, Head of China, Tourism Ireland
Ireland in Europe: A Strong Business Partner for China - Business Round Table Irish Embassy Beijing 28 February 2019
The China Ireland Business Round Table featured twelve expert speakers and a key address by Dr. Mark Lyons, Global CEO Alltech. Opening the Roundtable, H.E Eoin O’Leary, Ambassador of Ireland to China, outlined the strength of the bilateral relationship, now in its 40th year and highlighted the importance of the event and the critical role Asia Matters plays to positively impact on Ireland’s relationship with China.
““ I wish to acknowledge the significant work Asia Matters has undertaken in developing relationships and building networks for Irish firms across Asia ”
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Our members recognise that sustainable business growth is dependent on understanding and engaging with Asia in a meaningful way. Corporate Members of Asia Matters benefit from insight, access, networking and influence.
Asia Matters works closely with key members and stakeholders to advance the Asia-Ireland relationship, enabling high-level interactions and senior peer networking opportunities.
Examples of our confidential work to date include:
• Acting as a trusted conduit to communicate policy priorities between stakeholders
• Advising large Irish corporates on best markets and best locations for offices in Asia
• Providing strategic advice on Asia positioning to senior management teams
• Advising Ireland based global leadership teams on FDI in Asia
• Advising Asian corporates on FDI in Europe
• Introducing large Irish corporates to senior government contacts in Asia
• Facilitating meetings between key Asian and Irish corporate stakeholders
• Providing strategic guidance to large corporates to resolve bureaucratic and regulatory challenges
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