Conor Kenny - PrincipalConor Kenny’s skill is in locating and growing the talent in a business. He excels in getting the best from people. Conor creates an atmosphere in which the skills necessary to grow and nourish a business can develop. As a workshop facilitator, he guides participants towards their strengths, enables them to believe in their abilities and identify and achieve their goals. Conor has worked in marketing, sales and people-development for 28 years. An expert facilitator, speaker and motivator, his career started out in Kilkenny Design and prior to founding Conor Kenny & Associates, he was Group Business Development Director for the Irish Pub Company and McNally Design International. He has worked directly with many of the world's leading brands; Baileys, Guinness, Hennessy, Tullamore Dew and Smirnoff, and leading International hotel groups and casino groups in Las Vegas and in the UK have called on his expertise. He has also worked with independent nightclub and leisure operators at home and abroad. In 2002 he founded Conor Kenny & Associates. Today, Conor and his team are advising many of the UK and Ireland's leading hotels, hotel groups, independent hospitality operators and businesses in the service sector. Conor, a passionate teacher and writer, is a regular contributor to numerous industry publications including Hotel & Catering Review, Licensing World, VFI Update and Drinks Industry Ireland. He is also a frequent conference speaker, nationally and internationally, and has written key speeches for industry leaders. In Summer of 2009 he became an official syndicated columnist for the following global industry websites; Conor’s years of experience bring substance, credibility and conviction; added to his enthusiasm and energy, you feel your business is in safe hands. Conor is an honours graduate of University College Dublin, a keen marathon runner and just loves writing his daily Blog. Conor is also a Failte Ireland Marketing Business Advisor. |
