Keith Rogers

Chairman of Retail Excellence Ireland, Head of Retail, ECCO Footwear

Keith Rogers is Head of Retail with M.Drummy (ECCO Shoes). Ecco is a globally respected footwear brand and the companies Irish retail operations spans twelve store locations. ECCO stores are associated with best in market design and exceptional service standards. Keith is married to Ailish and lives in Dublin.

Oonagh O’ Hagan

Managing Director, Meagher's Pharmacy group

Oonagh O' Hagan is the owner and Managing Director of the Meagher's Pharmacy group. Oonagh holds a BSc degree in Pharmacy from Trinity College and qualified in 1996. There are now six Meagher's Pharmacies in Dublin with over forty dedicated employees including ten pharmacists. The Meagher's Pharmacy group has won many awards including the JCI friendly business award in 2010 and they are the proud employer of the Young Pharmacist of the Year 2011, Eugene Renehan.

Mairead Horkan

Personnel Manager, Horkans Lifestyle & Garden Centre and Petworld Ltd.

Mairead Horkan is the Personnel Manager from the Horkans Lifestyle & Garden Centre and Petworld Ltd. Horkans is a family business and fourth generation retailer based in the west of Ireland with stores in Castlebar, Westport, Sligo and Galway. Horkan’s also own and run Petworld Centers in Athlone, Dublin, Galway, Sligo, Castlebar and Dublin. The company is family operated and employs a team of 80 dedicated staff. Mairead lives outside Castlebar.

David Myers

Head of Group Operations, Heatons

David Myers is Head of Group Operations for Heatons.The group consists of 52 Heatons stores and 39 sports stores (Sports World - ROI | SportsDirect.com- N.I.) which trade in both the Republic Of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The business has been trading for 65 years and is renowned for unbeatable value and quality products.  Heatons currently employ a team of 2,000 dedicated staff who are focused on delivering outstanding value and service to their customers. David is married to Zena and lives in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin.

Declan Ronayne

Managing Director, DSG Retail Ireland

Declan Ronayne has been Managing Director of DSG Retail Ireland since 2005. DSG trades from 30 stores under the Currys, PC World and Dixons Travel brands and employs 660 colleagues. Declan is married to Una and lives in Wicklow town.

Kevin Jephson

Director, Ardkeen Quality Food Store

Kevin Jephson is Director of Ardkeen Quality Food Store in Waterford. Ardkeen Quality Food Store is now a second generation food retail business and is respected for specialising in locally sourced foods from artisan food producers. The company is family operated and employs a team of one hundred and thirty dedicated staff. Kevin is married to Sheila and lives in Waterford.

Paul Candon

Marketing and Corporate Services Director, Topaz Energy Group Ltd.
Paul Candon is Marketing and Corporate Services Director with Topaz Energy Group Ltd.. Topaz is the leading forecourt retail specialists in Ireland. The company invests heavily in best in market retail design, and the group is currently creating a next generation store concept for the Irish market. Paul is married to Barbara and lives in Dublin.

Mark Gould

Managing Director, B&Q Ireland

Mark Gould is Managing Director of B&Q Ireland. B&Q is one of Ireland's leading DIY & Home Improvement Operators, trading from 9 stores in the Republic of Ireland. Mark joined B&Q in summer 2011. He is married to Janice and lives in Co. Meath.

David Fitzsimons

Chief Executive Officer, Retail Excellence Ireland

David Fitzsimons is Chief Executive Officer of Retail Excellence Ireland. David was involved with the establishment of CREST sixteen years ago when he worked with South Dublin Chamber of Commerce. David oversees the strategic direction and operations of this not for profits organisation. David is married to Michele and lives in County Clare.

Patrick Bourke

Managing Director, Patrick Bourke Menswear
Patrick Bourke is Managing Director of Bourke’s Menswear, a three store menswear outfitters in County Clare. Bourke’s was established by Patrick’s father and now boasts an 8,000 square foot flagship store located in O’Connell Square, Ennis. Patrick is married to Imelda and lives in County Clare.

Derek Hughes

Founder, Hughes & Hughes Booksellers

Derek Hughes is founder of Hughes & Hughes Booksellers. Having been in the Hughes & Hughes Business for over 26 years, Derek is a very well respected businessman and REI Trustee. Derek lives in Dublin.

Sharen McCabe

Managing Director, McCabe’s Pharmacy Group
Sharen McCabe is Managing Director of McCabe’s Pharmacy Group. McCabe’s is synonymous with best retail practice and operates twenty three stores in Ireland, primarily in the east coast. McCabe’s is a leading provider of healthcare products and services. Sharen is married to Jeff and lives in Dublin.