The Leadership Perspectives series is the SMF’s premier leadership event. It occurs on an annual basis with the inaugural event having been held in February 2014. Each event in the series brings together a range of esteemed business leaders from across the globe to discuss a particular topic in a panel discussion format.
The event was founded to give our members insight into how management and leadership theory converges with practice. Our speakers give an address on a topic with which they identify within the current year’s theme. A chairperson then facilitates a discussion between the panelists and the audience.
2024
Leadership Perspectives Conference
This year’s speakers include Orla O’Connor (Chair and Partner of Arthur Cox), Andy Cronin (CEO of Avolon), Leo Clancy (CEO of Enterprise Ireland), Tony Hanway (CEO of Virgin Media Ireland), and Imelda Hurley (CEO of Coilte)
2023
Navigating Uncertainty
This year’s conference will focus on the theme of “Navigating Uncertainty”. Recent years have presented organisations with a vast array of challenges, from the ongoing pandemic recovery to rising inflation and geopolitical tensions. Join us to hear our panel’s insights on steering organisations through an unprecedented time of change and the lessons in leadership that have emerged. Speakers include Colin Hunt, Dee Forbes, Laura Trimble, and Aongus Hegarty.
2022
Driving Change
Driving Change focused on driving organisational change, and included Fiona Gallagher, Domhnal Slattery, John Donohoe Fionnuala Meehan, and Julie Ryan whom all have first hand experience in this area.
2020
The Power of Diversity
2019
A World of Opportunities
2018
Lessons in Leadership
2017
Guiding the Way into the 21st Century
2016
Overcoming Adversity
2015
Leading Change: A Global Perspective
2014
Leading Women: Building Presence at the Top
