Leadership Lunch Series: Leading Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

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Tickets now available for our reminaing session:

• David McWilliams - 11th September

The Leadership Lunch Series is designed to equip senior leaders in manufacturing, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals with the knowledge and skills to navigate digital transformation. Across three dynamic sessions, industry experts will explore the mindset shifts, technological advancements, and economic trends shaping the future of leadership. From internal transformation to AI-driven strategies and macroeconomic insights, this series will provide actionable takeaways to help leaders drive meaningful change in their organisations.

Join us from 12.30pm for a complimmentary lunch before the session begins at 1pm.

Session 1: - *** EVENT FINISHED ***

Speaker: Edel Jordan
Date: Thursday, 6th March 2025
Topic: “Leading Transformational Change from Inside-Out”

Are you truly equipped to lead transformational change in your organisation? In this interactive session, leadership expert Edel Jordan will challenge senior leaders in manufacturing, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals to look beyond strategy and explore the inner shifts required for true transformation.

This isn’t just a discussion - it’s an opportunity to reflect, engage, and uncover the personal leadership skills that drive meaningful change. Edel will guide participants through key themes, including:

• Self-reflection & mindset shifts – How your perspective shapes organisational transformation
• Leadership energy – The power of intention and influence in driving change
• Human leadership – Creating impact through authenticity, trust, and engagement

If you’re ready to take your leadership to the next level and truly ignite transformation from within, this session is for you.

Edel Jordan is a leadership strategist and coach with extensive experience guiding CEOs, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to scale their organisations with purpose. Drawing on her expertise in developing high-performance, people-centred cultures, Edel empowers leaders to unlock transformational change by starting from within—focusing on mindset, energy, and authentic leadership.

Session 2: - GERRY DUFFY - 15TH MAY *** EVENT FINISHED ***

Speaker: Gerry Duffy
Date: Thursday, 15th May 2025
Topic: “High Performance Leadership Insights”

Building on the themes of transformational change introduced by Edel Jordan, this session takes leadership a step further by exploring how how performance leadership can accelerate organisational transformation.

In this dynamic and interactive session, Gerry Duffy, a highly sought-after speaker on leadership and performance, will challenge senior leaders to think boldly, act decisively, and embrace change with confidence.

• The mindset required for transformational leadership – Moving from uncertainty to opportunity
• Adapting, innovating, and executing change – Practical steps to drive transformation
• High-performance leadership – Lessons from extreme endurance challenges and how they apply to business success

A seasoned endurance athlete - having run 32 marathons in 32 days and completed ten iron-distance triathlons in ten days - Gerry brings powerful metaphors for resilience, commitment, and possibility to his leadership philosophy. He integrates real-world experience with practical, immediately actionable strategies to help leaders navigate change effectively.

Session 3: - DAVID MCWILLIAMS - 11TH SEPTEMBER

Speaker: David McWilliams
Date: Thursday, 11th September
Topic: "Navigating Economic Shifts: Leadership Strategies for SMEs in a Digital Age"

As Irish SMEs in manufacturing, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals navigate a rapidly evolving economic landscape, how can business leaders turn challenges into opportunities and lead their organisations through digital transformation?

In the compelling finale of our Leadership Lunch Series, AIM is delighted to present David McWilliams, one of Ireland’s most influential economists. David is dedicated to demystifying economics and making it accessible to all. He hosts The David McWilliams Podcast, aiming to make economics uncomplicated and engaging, and is the founder of Kilkenomics, the world's only economics and stand-up comedy festival, described by the Financial Times as "simply, the best economics conference in the world."

Building upon the leadership insights from Edel Jordan and Gerry Duffy, David will provide a macroeconomic perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing Irish SMEs in 2025, focusing on:

• Economic Outlook: Understanding the trends shaping the future of manufacturing and related sectors.

• Digital Transformation and AI: How technological advancements can be leveraged for competitive advantage.

• Global Market Dynamics: Navigating international trade and economic policies affecting Irish SMEs.

• Leadership in Uncertain Times: Strategies for resilient and adaptive leadership amid economic fluctuations.

David's unique ability to break down complex economic concepts with clarity and humour ensures that attendees will leave with actionable insights to steer their organisations toward success in the coming years.

Join us for this insightful series and equip yourself with the knowledge to lead your company through the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead over a complimentary lunch at AIM.