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Inside the Boardroom: INED Lessons & Leadership
We are delighted to announce that Richie Boucher, experienced Chair, Independent Non-Executive Director (INED), and former Chief Executive Officer will be the guest speaker at our upcoming Lunch Bites event. This in-conversation session will be moderated by Imelda Reynolds CDir, IoD Ireland Council Member, and Chairperson and Partner at Beauchamps. This exclusive event will take place from 12:30pm to 2:30pm on Tuesday, 9th September 2025, at the Conrad Hotel, Dublin 2.
Join us for a candid and thought-provoking lunchtime conversation exploring the real journey to the boardroom. Richie Boucher will share personal stories, lessons learned, and the pivotal moments that shaped his board career. He will also reflect on what it truly takes to succeed and lead as an INED today.
Whether you are already serving on a board or considering your first role, this discussion will leave you better informed, inspired, and equipped for your own governance journey.
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This event is an exclusive benefit for IoD Ireland members. Book your place now to secure your seat for this special in-conversation event.
Richie Boucher Experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director and Chief Executive
Richie’s extensive executive career has been largely engaged with financial services in the banking industry in the UK, US and Ireland, where he served as CEO of Bank of Ireland Group from 2009 to 2017. Since January 2020 he has been Chairman of CRH plc NYSE and LSE quoted CRH is the leading building materials business operating in the USA and Europe with a significant business in Australia. Richie also holds several other non-non-executive roles: - Non - Executive Director of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc., a Los Angeles based , NYSE quoted , US and European focused real estate company. - Non-executive Chairman of Clonbio Group Limited, a privately owned leading producer of bio - ethanol , bio-methane and feedstuff products from businesses in Central & Eastern Europe and Wisconsin in the USA - Non- Executive Director of Gken Dimplex a privately owned company with global businesses engaged in manufacturing and providing products for Heating & Ventilation, Precision Cooling ,and consumer appliances - Chairman of the Investment Committee of Development Acquisition Finance. A fund specialising in concentrated investments in growth oriented Irish SMEs . He has also held public directorships with Atlas Mara plc and Eurobank Ergasias S.A. Educated at Trinity College Dublin, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and was a member of the Provost’s Council of Trinity from 2015 until recently. He is a Fellow and former President of the Institute of Banking in Ireland. Richie is also former President of the Irish Banking Federation.
Imelda Reynolds CDir Director and Council Member, IoD Ireland
Imelda Reynolds CDir is a member of the IoD Ireland Council and a Chartered Director. Imelda is a practising solicitor with over thirty years’ experience. Imelda is Chairperson of Beauchamps, a top Irish commercial law firm where she previously served as Managing Partner. Imelda is Chair of the Aquaculture Licences Appeals Board, a Trustee of the Iveagh Trust and a Board member of St Vincent's Hospital Group. She is also an elected Council Member of the Law Society of Ireland and Chair of the Society’s Regulation of Practice Committee, and a member of Chartered Accountants Ireland's Professional Service Board.
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How do I attend?
To reserve your space, click the ‘Book Now’ button. Once registered, we’ll send an email to confirm your booking with the option to add the event to your calendar.
The event will take place at The Conrad Hotel, Dublin 2, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
Want to connect with fellow members?
Before the event, you will receive a list of the names and companies of all the attendees.
Take the opportunity to connect.
• Reach out via the IoD Members’ LinkedIn Group.
• Email the Events team we will make this happen on your behalf.
For GDPR reasons, we cannot provide contact details on the attendee list. Photography will also be taken at the event for marketing and promotional purposes. For further information, please contact the Communications team.
Questions?
Get in touch with Anna Hannigan, Events Manager, IoD Ireland.
