Sean Largey, commercial manager at Tesco Northern Ireland, takes the helm at the retailer's local commercial buying division in its 20th year. Describe your current job role: I lead a commercial buying team at Tesco Northern Ireland's headquarters in Newtownabbey,…
Tesco NI: Desire for local
Kaizen Brand Evolution: Bridging the gap
Connor McAuley, director at Kaizen Brand Evolution, talks about bridging the gap between business goals and the design needed to achieve them. Describe…
Upstream Finance: Vision for growth
Judith Totten is managing director at Upstream Finance, a company which provides working capital finance solutions to SMEs. NI Business Now caught up…
Stateside visit spells success for social enterprise
The Titanic Creative Management team has just returned from the International Make Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) in Los Angeles and we caught up with founder Nuala Campbell to find out if their trip had been a success. Nuala is a Belfast born and bred entrepreneur…
Kua’Aina: The competition is evolving
Ed Bardos, co-founder of Kua ‘Aina Belfast, talks about standing out in an increasingly competitive market. Describe your role: I am the Co-founder and MD (in all but name) of Kua ‘Aina restaurants in the UK. There is really nothing in the running…
Bringing a craft beer dream to reality
Niall McMullan, managing director at both Phoenix Premium Drinks and Hercules Brewing Company discusses his and his team’s journey bringing quality craft brews to Northern Ireland by building a portfolio of craft brands from around the world and establishing…
Ziggicig: Big vision for 2017
With the wheels of growth already in motion, Steven Mealey, managing director of SM Innovation, talks about his big plans for the Ziggicig brand and the vision for 2017. Describe your role: The main bulk of my role revolves around the Ziggicig brand which…
Chaka Travel: Try before you sell
Ahead of the Irish Golf Expo this weekend we speak to Tim Ferris, marketing manager of the official partner for the event, Chaka Travel. Describe your role: I’m marketing manager at Chaka Travel, so I work closely with all departments in our organisation.…
Midas Jewellers: Work hard and work fast
Jim Conlon, proprietor at Midas Jewellers in Lisburn, talks about the red tape and bureaucracy behind working with diamonds. Describe your current job role: Procurement manager, accounting director, financial controller, marketing manager, sales man – as…
Recruitment: Executive search and selection
Emma Kieran from 4c Executive Search talks about to NI Business Now about the world of recruitment and why it is important to love your job. Describe your role: As a Search Consultant at 4c, I provide our clients with a valuable service that helps them…
