A webinar on the implications of Brexit and GDPR for technology companies will be hosted by it@cork on the 16th of December at 4pm. This event will feature input from Mike McGrath of Arvo and Micheál O’Dowd from O’Dowd Solicitors and be chaired by it@cork Vice Chairperson Donagh Kiernan of Tenego Partnering.
Experts in their field, Arvo have worked with several thousand businesses on the island of Ireland around their Brexit challenges whilst Micheál O’ Dowd offers specialist services in Data Protection and GDPR issues and advises a broad range of companies and agencies on how to achieve compliance in this regard.
Data Protection was not a large consideration for most UK citizens and businesses on the run up to the 2016 Brexit referendum, but their decision to leave the European Union, is causing much panic now for businesses transferring data to and from the UK. This webinar will look at the key issues and answer questions on the challenges for Irish based technology companies.
Expert panellists include:
- Mike McGrath – Managing Director of Arvo
- Micheál O’Dowd – Principal BCL LLM at O’Dowd Solicitors
MC:
- Donagh Kiernan – CEO of Tenego Partnering
Registration: This webinar is open to all it@cork members and the general public. Registration is free. Please click on the following link for registration:
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Overview of panellists:
Mike McGrath
Mike McGrath is Managing Director of Arvo, which develops strategic sourcing techniques to reduce the costs and risks associated with Britain’s exit from the EU. This typically entails analysis, reporting and planning with clients to define appropriate sourcing strategies that will minimise interruption to their supply chains. Mike previously founded the eSourcing platform “supply.ie”, and since the UK Brexit referendum in June 2016, Mike has spoken to several thousand businesses on the island of Ireland about their Brexit challenges, plans and opportunities. Mike and the team at Arvo also published a free Brexit eBook and this practical purchasing guideline has provided essential support for businesses tackling the multi-headed monster created by Britain’s exit from the EU.
Donagh Kiernan
Donagh is an International Software Sales Channel Development expert and an Advisor and Mentor to Business Owners / CEOs. Donagh is Sales focused, Entrepreneurial, Creative in Business Ideas and Business Development, Broad Network of Contacts in Business Community and Technology Sectors. Donagh has 30+ years of experience of technology development, sales and business ownership, investment and management. Starting as a Software Developer, he developed to business founder/owner/manager, Business development, sales and marketing of technology.
