The Association’s Southern Chapter is delighted to host a breakfast event at the UCC Centre for Executive Education at Lapps Quay, Cork at 8am on 27th February 2025 with MBA Adjunct Professor Alf Smiddy speaking on the topic of effective leadership. 

Join us for an illuminating session on adaptive leadership with CUBS Adjunct Professor Alf Smiddy, a distinguished business leader whose extensive experience spans corporate governance, hospitality, and social innovation. Drawing from his remarkable career as former Chairman and Managing Director of Beamish & Crawford plc and his current roles across diverse sectors, Alf will share invaluable insights on navigating leadership challenges in today’s dynamic business landscape.

In this engaging presentation, Alf will explore how successful leaders must cultivate adaptability as a core competency. He will delve into strategies for remaining flexible and responsive to emerging business challenges while maintaining organisational stability and growth. Drawing from his experience as a Board member of Scottish & Newcastle (UK) Ltd. and his current directorship at Rethink Ireland, he will illustrate how adaptive leadership principles can be applied across different industries and sectors.  A Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Irish Marketing Institute, Alf combines deep financial acumen with strategic marketing insight. His academic credentials, including a Masters in Executive Leadership from Boston College and the University of Ulster, complement his practical experience, offering attendees a well-rounded view of modern leadership challenges.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader who has successfully steered organisations through periods of significant change and transformation. Alf Smiddy’s insights will be particularly valuable for executives and aspiring leaders looking to enhance their adaptability in an increasingly complex business environment.

This event is free to members, who may bring a guest. Note you must log in to avail of free entry.