Marian O’Gorman, Kilkenny Design

“I’m proud that my generation has paved the way for more diversity in the workplace. A female CEO was a rare occurrence when I first started out in business, and it was at times intimidating. Retail is a sector dominated by females, but often this is not reflected at the top – at Kilkenny we have 4 females on our board, which is representative of our customer base. However, one of my key senior advisors is male, and this is equally important as he often has a different outlook. Kilkenny is a family business and our exceptional team is what sets us apart, regardless of gender. We invest in continuous learning to develop and empower everyone. Diversity drives innovation, different thinking and a more balanced work environment.”

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