The Renatus Podcast
The Renatus Podcast
Renatus Capital Partners is an Irish private equity firm based in Dublin that provides supportive and strategic capital to ambitious SMEs. The Renatus Podcast, hosted by Greg Dilger, is a series of conversations with people in business - owners, operators, and investors. At Renatus, we believe that there is no better way of learning than listening to high achievers talk frankly about their busine…Social links:
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"Golf's fundamental power is the adjacent wealth - the real wealth is outside the ropes" - with Donal Casey, former CEO of Rory McIlroy Inc.
In 2013, when Rory McIlroy, one of the best golfers of all time, parted company with his agent Horizon Sports, there would have been no shortage of high-calibre candidates for the CEO role in his new Dublin-based management company - Rory McIlroy Inc. The fact that Rory turned to a low-profile but…
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”Almost overnight we have a global influencer industry” - with John Saunders, Chairman of FleishmanHillard
In October 2024, John Saunders became Chairman of St. Louis-based public relations firm FleishmanHillard, having served as CEO for the previous nine years. Not many Irish people get to head global businesses based out of the U.S., but John Saunders did just that. From humble beginnings as a sports…
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“We deeply understand what our customers want” - with Peter Jackson, CEO of Flutter Entertainment plc
Peter Jackson, CEO of Flutter Entertainment In this episode of theRenatus podcast, host Greg Dilger speaks to Peter Jackson, the CEO of Flutter Entertainment, the world’s largest sports betting and iGaming operator. Peter has been CEO since 2018, having originally joined as a Non-Exec Director of …
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“Business is my hobby” - with Richie Boucher, Chairman of CRH plc
Richie Boucher, Chairman of CRH plc In this episode of the Renatus Podcast, Greg Dilger talks to Richie Boucher, Chairman of CRH, a global leader in the provision of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing nearly 80,000 people at over 3000 locations in 29 …
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The farmer’s son who took Kerry global - with Stan McCarthy former CEO of Kerry Group
Stan McCarthy, CEO of Kerry Group In this latest Renatus podcast, host Greg Dilger talks to former Kerry Group CEO Stan McCarthy about the rise and globalisation of the Kerry Group. Underneath the calm and modest demeanour is a very accomplished operator with a great temperament for business. It…
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The Enduring Legacy of GPA - Ireland’s Aircraft Leasing Pioneer - with Paddy Blaney
Paddy Blaney, former CEO of GPA (Guinness Peat Aviation) In this latest Renatus podcast host, Greg Dilger talks to former GPA (Guinness Peat Aviation) Chief Executive, Paddy Blaney about all things GPA - the ambition, the rise, the fall, the restructuring and of course, its legendary founder the …
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Ireland's Never Say Die Media Entrepreneur - with Mickey O'Rourke of Setanta Sports
Mickey O’Rourke, joint CEO & Founder of Setanta Sports Renatus’latest podcast features Mickey O’Rourke, the joint CEO & Founder of Setanta Sports. In this episode, Mickey reveals the story behind the birth of Setanta Sports, which originated as a mere excuse for a party with his friend Leonard Rya…
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"Hospitality is all about people & in Dalata we have great people” - with Dermot Crowley of Dalata Hotel Group
Dermot Crowley, CEO of Dalata Hotel Group Host Greg Dilger of Renatuschats with Dalata Hotel Group CEO Dermot Crowley about the hospitality sector generally and Dalata Hotel Group. He discusses covid, refugees, energy prices, the value of culture, and Dalata's ambitious strategy and growth plans. …
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A life in healthcare - with Fergus Clancy of Mater Private Network
Fergus Clancy - former chairman of the Mater Private Network In our latest Renatus podcast, host Greg Dilger chats with Fergus Clancy, one of Ireland’s most accomplished healthcare executives. He is the former Chairman of the Mater Private Network, previously having operated as CEO for ten years. …
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“The drive for carbon reduction is a huge fillip for the growth of our organisation” – Donal Murphy of DCC plc
Donal Murphy, CEO of DCC plc Host Greg Dilger of Renatus chats with Donal Murphy, CEO of DCC plc. Donal discussed how DCC grew the business across 21 countries with over 15400 employees, DCC’s scaling strategy, how to deal with the ongoing energy market transition, and the importance of people dev…
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