Ibec
| Formation | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Irish Business |
| Location | |
President | Gerry Collins |
CEO | Danny McCoy |
| Website | [1] |
Ibec is the largest and most active business representation organisation in Ireland[1]. It represents the interests of organisations, regions and industry sectors. Ibec is directed and managed by a board, national council, and executive management group.[2]
Ibec activities include advising member companies on management of employees, and lobbying government and the EU on the economy, transport infrastructure, international trade, social affairs, environmental policy, energy and tax.
History
Formerly known as the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC), but now just the word "Ibec"[3], the organisation was formed in 1993 as a result of the conclusion of the Confederation of Irish Industry (CII, founded 1932) and the Federated Union of Employers (FUE, founded 1942).
Following the 2008 Irish economic downturn, Ibec was one of the most prominent, positive voices in the public realm of how industry could lead the recovery[4].
Structure
The CEO of Ibec is Danny McCoy who assumed the role in June 2009.
The organisation is arranged into five divisions: Policy; Employer Relations; Corporate, Strategic and International Affairs; Commercial and Operations.
Ibec’s policies and strategic priorities are set by a national council and board, which are implemented by Ibec’s executive director team.
National council
Ibec's central and final decision-making authority is the 70 member national council and signs-off key Ibec policy positions. It provides a forum for the exchange of views between the constituent members and groupings of Ibec on relevant policy, sectoral and organisational issues.
Board
The Ibec board is responsible for Ibec’s corporate governance and strategic direction. It is chaired by Ibec President, Gerry Collins of Janssen Pharmaceutical Limited.
Ibec board
| Board member | Position | Organisation |
| Gerry Collins (President) | VP Strategy | J&J Supply Chain |
| Leo Crawford | Group CE | BWG Group |
| Edel Creely | MD | Trilogy Technologies |
| Paraic Curtis | Vice President, MedSurg Europe | Boston Scientific Ltd |
| Anne Heraty (Deputy President) | CEO | CPL Resources plc |
| John Kennedy | President | Diageo Europe, Russia and Turkey |
| Brian MacCraith | President | DCU |
| Patrick Manley | CEO General Insurance, EMEA | Zurich Insurance plc |
| Danny McCoy | CEO | Ibec |
| Gary McGann (Vice President) | Chairman | Paddy Power Betfair Plc, AON Ireland and Sicon Ltd |
| Regina Moran | CEO | Fujitsu UK and Ireland |
| Larry Murrin | CEO | Dawn Farm Foods |
| Liam O'Donoghue | COO | Ibec |
| Paul Rellis | Country GM Norway | Microsoft Ltd. |
| Siobhan Talbot | Group MD | Glanbia Plc |
| Kevin Toland | CEO | Dublin Airport Authority |
Executive director team
The executive director team, led by Ibec CEO Danny McCoy is responsible for the development and implementation of Ibec's strategic implementation plan.
Executive director team:
| Name | Position |
| Danny McCoy | CEO |
| Liam O'Donoghue | Deputy CEO/COO |
| Fergal O'Brien | Director of Policy |
| Maeve McElwee | Director of Employer Relations |
| Martin Wells | Commercial Director |
| Mary Rose Burke | Director of Corporate, Strategic and International Affairs |
Policy
Ibec develops its lobbying strategy through its 17 member policy team and 9 policy committees which are chaired and populated by members of Ibec. Committees meet on a quarterly basis, addressing the challenges and issues facing business and employers.
Ibec policy committees:
- Digital Economy Policy Committee
- Innovation, Science and Technology Committee
- European Affairs and Trade Policy Committee
- Labour Market and Skills Council
- Economic and Taxation Committee
- Diversity Forum
- Occupational Health and Safety Committee
- Transport Council
- Environment Policy Committee
Industry level representation
Ibec has over 40 business associations within the organisation[5]. Each association is supported by a professional team of industry experts.
Ibec’s main sectors are:
- Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI)
- Audio-visual Federation (AVF)
- BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI)
- Building Materials Federation (BMF)
- Cement Manufactures Ireland(CMI)
- Consumer Electronics (CEDA)
- Federation of Aerospace Engineering industries (FAEI)
- Federation of Irish Renderers (FIR) affiliate
- Financial Services Ireland (FSI)
- Food and Drink Industry Ireland (FDII)
- Forestry (IFFPA)
- ICT Ireland
- Irish Association of Pigmeat Processors (IAPM)
- Irish Beer Association (IBA)
- Irish Biscuits and Chocolate Association (IBCA)
- Irish Bread Bakers Association (IBBA)
- Irish Cellular Industry Association (ICIA)
- Irish Cider Association
- Irish Coffee Association (ICA)
- Irish Cold Storage Federation (ICSF)
- Irish Contract Cleaners Association (ICCA)
- Irish Cosmetics Detergents Association (ICDA)
- Irish Decorative Surfaces Association (IDSCA)
- Irish Diary Industries Association (IDIA)
- Irish Engineering Enterprises Federation (IEEF)
- Irish Manufacturers Association (IMA)
- Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA)
- Irish Mining and Engineering Group (IMEG)
- Irish Ports Association (IPA)
- Irish Software Association (ISA)
- Irish Spirits Association
- Irish Whiskey Association
- Irish Wine Association.
- Meat Industry Ireland (MII)
- Mobile Operators messaging forum (MOM)
- Petfood Association of Ireland (PFAI)
- Plastics Ireland
- Prepared Consumer Foods (PCF) Council
- Property Industry Ireland (PII)
- Retail Ireland
- Small Firms Association (SFA)
- Telecommunications Internet Federation (TIF)
- White Goods Association (WGA)
References
- ^ "IFA second most active lobbying organisation on official register". www.farmersjournal.ie. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ IBEC National Council
- ^ "New Ibec brand launched". agenda.ibec.ie. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ McCoy, Danny (2010-09-30). "Ireland will recover quickly from bank crisis". Financial Times. ISSN 0307-1766. Retrieved 2016-06-15.
- ^ "Ibec business sectors | Ibec - For Irish business". Ibec. Retrieved 2016-06-15.