Leading with Confidence in the Age of AI: Reflections from the Cork Briefing

(Caption from R to L: Fiona Byrne, Partner in Audit & Outsourcing, Forvis Mazar; Liam McKenna, Partner, Consulting Practice, Forvis Mazars; Stephanie Prenderville, Founder Partner, SP Consulting; Colman O’Flynn, Cork Site Lead and VP of Business Transformation, Dell Technologies; Caroline Spillane CDir, CEO, IoD Ireland). 

The event was warmly opened by Caroline Spillane CDir, CEO of IoD Ireland, who welcomed attendees, and provided an overview for the disucssion, which addressed the intersection of AI, governance, and strategic leadership. Caroline also took the opportunity to welcome and thank our sponsor Forvis Mazars, acknowledging Fiona Byrne, Partner in Audit & Outsourcing at Forvis Mazar. This was followed by an address by Fiona Byrne, Partner in Audit & Outsourcing at Forvis Mazars.

The panel of expert speakers included: Liam McKenna, Partner, Consulting Practice, Forvis Mazars; Stephanie Prenderville, Founder Partner, SP Consulting; and Colman O’Flynn, Cork Site Lead and VP of Business Transformation, Dell Technologies. Together, they addressed the critical responsibilities of directors and senior executives in navigating AI. The discussion also looked at how effective governance enables informed decision making, promotes innovation and manage the risks associated with AI. They also examined frameworks that support regulatory compliance, ethical oversight and long-term organisational resilience.

The event concluded with a dynamic Q&A session from members whose questions and insights enriched the conversation and deepened the discussion. 

This exclusive event underscores IoD Ireland’s commitment to equipping directors with the knowledge and tools needed to lead confidently in a rapidly evolving digital environment.  IoD Ireland extends its thanks to Forvis Mazars, for sponsoring the Briefing Series.  For more information on upcoming events visit the IoD Ireland website.