The Summit is a unique, by invite only, think-tank styled event, exclusive to Ireland’s top CEOs, held under Chatham House Rules. Taking place in the luxurious surroundings of the K Club Estate, the Summit’s purpose is to bring together business leaders in an informal and supportive space to collectively tackle the pressing social, environmental and economic priorities for Ireland. Invited guest speakers include leading figures from business, government and political worlds. The event offers a unique opportunity for CEOs to network with each other and share insights on the key issues of the day, and features in-depth discussions and offer first-hand insights into the political and economic landscape, equipping you to navigate what these developments could mean for your business.
Attendance at this event is to a selected group of CEOs only, which is non-transferable and subject to a booking fee which includes overnight accommodation.
If you require more information on this event please contact events@ibec.ie
Event speakers / Ibec Business Leaders' Summit
Colin Hunt was appointed Chief Executive Officer of AIB and an Executive Director on the AIB Board in March 2019. He joined AIB in August 2016 as Managing Director, Wholesale, Institutional & Corporate Banking Division.
Prior to joining AIB, he was Managing Director at Macquarie Capital where he led the development of its business in Ireland. Previously, he was a Special Policy Adviser at the Departments of Transport and Finance, Research Director and Chief Economist at Goodbody Stockbrokers, Head of Trading Research and Senior Economist at Bank of Ireland Group Treasury and a country risk analyst at NatWest.
He has a PhD in Economics from Trinity College, Dublin and degrees in Commerce & Economics from University College, Cork. He served as a Non-Executive Director of Aer Lingus Group plc from 2008 to 2014. Colin is also a Board member of The Ireland Funds, Ireland Chapter, and was President 2021/2022 of the Institute of Bankers in Ireland.
Colin was appointed President of Ibec in September 2025.
Danny McCoy is Chief Executive Officer of Ibec since 2009. Ibec is Ireland’s largest business representative organisation and the country’s largest lobbying group. It has over 300 staff in nine locations and has 39 sectoral brands with substantial presence within the European Union through Ibec’s Brussels office. He is a member of the Irish Tripartite Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF).
He has held lecturing posts at University College London, University of Oxford, Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University. He has been senior economist at the Central Bank of Ireland and the Economic & Social Research Institute as well as being a consultant to the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
Janan Ganesh is a biweekly columnist and associate editor for the FT. He writes on international politics for the FT and culture for FT Weekend. He was previously political correspondent for The Economist for five years.