GreentechHQ recently hosted an inspiring leadership session featuring Anne Heraty, Irish Times Business Person of the Year 2022 and the first female CEO of an Irish publicly listed company. County Wexford Chamber were proud to be co-hosts of this standout event.
Anne shared her remarkable story of building CPL Resources from the ground up and offered invaluable insights into leadership, growth, and the future of business.
Key takeaways from the session included:
Start with Purpose
Anne followed a vision she believed in. You don’t need all the answers to take the leap.People First, Always
Empower your people. Don’t get in their way—support them to thrive. Passionate people make great businesses.Scale with Intention
Grow ahead of your needs. Understand your customers’ value. Build a strong sales pipeline. Growth isn’t accidental—it’s designed.Brand = Authenticity
CPL went 18 years without a marketing team. How? Authentic leadership, integrity, and consistent delivery of real value. Let your values lead your brand.AI & the Future
AI is no longer optional—it’s essential. The next five years will see seismic shifts. For startups especially, now is a golden moment to innovate and lead.On Female Leadership
Visibility matters: “If I can see it, I can be it.” Biases still exist, but the landscape is changing—and leaders like Anne are paving the way.Final Words of Advice
Don’t sweat the small stuff. Build confidence. Embrace feedback. Stay true to your values.
Pictured at the event:
Anne Heraty, Former Founder and Director of CPL Resources
Aisling O'Connor, Skillnet Network Manager, County Wexford Chamber Skillnet
Tadhg Malone, Development Executive, County Wexford Chamber
Ed Murphy, Founder, GreenTech HQ
This event offered valuable insights for local businesses, leaders, and entrepreneurs, and we look forward to hosting similar high-impact sessions in the future.
