recording a live episode monthly at The Museum Of Comedy in Covent Garden. LOUISE RICHARDSON Principal & Vice Chancellor St Andrews Waterford-born Professor Louise Richardson is the first female principal of St. Andrews. She has been nominated to become Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford next year, the first female Vice-Chancellor since records began in 1230. Born in Ireland Professor Richardson holds a BA in History from Trinity College Dublin, an MA in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles as well as an MA and PhD in Government from Harvard University. SIR GERRARD JUDE ROBINSON Business executive and television presenter Gerry Robinson born in Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal,
moved to England in his early teens. Former Chair/CEO of Granada and non-executive Chairman of Allied Domecq (amongst many other interests) he splits his time between west London and Raphoe, Donegal. SIMONE ROCHA Fashion Designer Dublin-born Simone, daughter of fashion designer John Rocha, presented her first solo catwalk show in 2011. In August the award-winning designer opened her first independent boutique on London’s Mount Street. MICHAEL ROCHE Senior Partner St James’s Place Wealth Management Michael Roche is a senior partner of St. James’s Place Wealth Management and has extensive experience in offering wealth management advice. St. James’s Place Wealth Management has funds under management amounting to £55.5billion. Brought up in Co. Carlow and educated at Newbridge College in Co. Kildare, is also a business columnist for The Irish Post. ANDY ROGERS Consultant Director British Irish Chamber of Commerce A banker for 38 years, Sligo-born Andy Rogers is a retired General Manager of Bank of Ireland’s British operations with a long career in business and community affairs, having also been Chairman of the Irish International Business Network. This year sees Andy take up the role of consultant director with the British Irish Chamber of Commerce where he will work to deepen the Chamber’s co-operation with like-minded organisations and stakeholders. GERRY ROCHFORD Director Rochford Construction Ltd Founded in 1986, Gerry Rochford is one of the directors at Rochford who has helped steer the family-owned company to success. Founded in 1986 the firm has grown from a traditional paving contractor into a well-respected Groundworks RC Frames and Paving Contractor. The company secures 80 per cent of its work through repeat business and prides itself on taking a proactive approach to safety and training as it undertakes projects across the South East of England. DERMOTT ROWAN Managing Director & Co-Owner Kiely Rowan Plc Dubliner Dermott Rowan is the managing director and co-owner of Kiely Rowan PLC, the company that owns fashion brand Orla Kiely and Olive & Orange. Londonbased with his wife fashion designer Orla Kiely, he is an expert in the field of fashion exporting. CHRIS RUANE Community leader & former MP Chris Ruane is the former chair of Westminster’s All Party Parliamentary Group for the Irish in Britain where he led campaigns on behalf of the Irish community at political level. The former Labour MP lost his seat in the Vale of Clwyd constituency in Wales in this year’s General Election having held the constituency since it was formed in 1997. He is the son of an Irish navvy, with family roots in Co. Galway. Among the many campaigns he has supported was Irish in Britain’s Cuimhne: Dementia challenge. PAUL RUDDLE Founding partner of PMM Partners From Newcastle, Co. Down, Paul Ruddle was Managing Director in Equities at UBS Investment Bank until 2006. He then co-founded PMM Partners, a real estate investment and advisory business. KAREN RYAN Musician, Teacher & Promoter Karen Ryan with roots in Galway and Mayo, is Director and co-founder of Return to Camden Town Festival and Irish Music and Dance in London (IMDL). She is also co-founder of The London Lasses.
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Nadim Sadek is a British-based, Irish-Egyptian marketingentrepreneur. He was educated at St Columba’s College in Dublin and Trinity College. ANGELA SCANLON TV Presenter, Journalist & Stylist Dublin-born but London-based Angela Scanlon is currently fronting holiday programme Getaways (RTÉ / BBC) and has recently been announced digital host for The Voice UK on the BBC. Named One To Watch by Vogue last year Angela hosted the main stage at London Fashion Weekend — a job she took over from Caroline Flack. Over the past couple of years she has interviewed a whole host of personalities including Kanye West, Christian Louboutin,
Bob Geldof, Chris O’Dowd and more. ANNE MARIE SCANLON Journalist & Writer Anne Marie Scanlon, born in Donegal but grew up in Dublin, is a freelance writer, working with print and broadcast media. Her subjects include travel, books, celebrity gossip, plays, movies, and beauty products. JOHN SCANLON General Manager, 45 Park Lane John Scanlon became general manager of 45 Park Lane — home to CUT, Wolfgang Puck’s debut restaurant in Europe — in May having been revenue manager at sister hotel, the Dorchester, since 2012. He is a graduate of the Shannon College of Hotel Management. MARIA SCHWEPPE Arts & Comedy Producer Maria Schweppe, educated at the University of Ulster, moved to London in 2010. She is the founder of the London Irish Comedy Festival. SEAN SEXTON Founding Partner MSB Solicitors With Irish roots in Clare and Kilkenny Sean is one of the founding partners of MSB. He is one of the few solicitors to appear as an advocate in the European Court of Human Rights. LIZ SHANAHAN Co-founder & Executive Chair, Reconfiguration and Engagement Partners Ltd A serial investor and entrepreneur, Liz Shanahan co-founded Reconfiguration and Engagement Partners Ltd in April, working primarily with management consultants in the healthcare provider arena. A Kerry native, she lives in London and is also co-chair of the Irish International Business Network. PADDY SHANAHAN Co-founder & Operations Director Ground Construction Ltd Born in Tipperary and educated in Kilkenny, Paddy co-founded Ground Construction Ltd, which is rated as one of the top 12 concrete frame contractors in Britain. It currently owns plants valued at over £14million. TOMMY SHEPPARD MP (SNP) Edinburgh East Born in Coleraine, Tommy Sheppard graduated from Aberdeen University in 1977. After an 11 year sojourn in London, he returned to Scotland to found the Stand Comedy Club. He has been an MP since May. DES SHIELDS Chief Executive Aspen Healthcare Originally from Donegal Des Shields is the chief executive of Aspen Healthcare, offering patients a range of private healthcare and clinical services. Aspen reached the finalist stage in the forthcoming LaingBuisson Awards 2015. PROFESSOR PETER SHIRLOW Director and Blair Chair, Institute of Irish Studies University of Liverpool Professor Peter Shirlow from Rosetta, Belfast, took up his chair earlier this year. He has published more than 80 dissertations on the politics of conflict. He lives in Liverpool. FRANK SHOVLIN Head of Department at the Institute of Irish Studies University of Liverpool Frank Shovlin, originally from Donegal, has been at the Institute of Irish Studies since 2000. As well as being Head of Department, he is Senior Lecturer of Irish Literature in English at University of Liverpool. PETER SLATTERY Head of Corporate Business, Allied Irish Bank Plc (UK) Waterford-born Peter’s career with AIB began in Dublin in 1970. The Twickenham-based rugby fan became a lending manager in London in 1981 before moving up the ranks where he is now head of corporate business. BARBARA STANLEY Founder Barbara Stanley Gallery Barbara’s interest in art began in the West of Ireland. She established the Barbara Stanley Gallery in 2002 and promotes the work of Irish artists while providing a consultancy service to collectors. PETER SUTHERLAND Businessman Born in Dublin, Peter Sutherland was chairman of Goldman Sachs International until June 2015. He is also a former BP chairman. In 1985 he became the youngest ever European Commissioner. He lives in London.
T LEAH TOTTON Director & Co-owner Dr Leah
Cosmetic Clinics The 2013 winner of The Apprentice Cosmetic doctor Leah Totton is now London-based where she heads up Dr Leah Cosmetic Clinics. She is originally from Derry in the North of Ireland. She has trained in Harley Street and