Panel
In addition to the professional panel and mentors, separate Business Stress Testing sessions will be held regularly throughout the programme to ensure that each Endeavouree is fully on track with a business plan that is real-worldready. Endeavourees will be expected to rapidly adapt flaws highlighted in their plans and presentations in keeping with the commercial spirit of the programme.
Maeve Donovan was appointed Managing Director of The Irish Times in 2002 and is responsible for the strategic growth and development of the group which includes the newspaper and other print and digital interests. Since joining The Irish Times in 1977, she has held a number of senior positions including Commercial Director. She was appointed a Director of the company in 1997. She also serves on the National Council of IBEC.