Intro

About Richie

Opportunities & Challenges Facing CRH

Joining The Board

CRH Culture

The Evolution Of Capital Returns

Identifying Opportunities

Transitioning From CEO To Chairman

What Makes A Good Non-Executive

Running Smooth Board Meetings

CRH Results

The Importance Of Succession

ClonBio Group & Renewable Energy

Kennedy Wilson & Real Estate

Bank Of Ireland Career

The Future Of Banking

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 countries, CRH’s scale is nothing less than staggering. 

Richie shares his insights into why CRH continues to thrive on a global stage while also revealing what makes him tick personally.  He talks frankly and passionately about culture, people, strategy and more.

Richie also tells us about his other very complementary board roles with renewable energy firm ClonBio Group and global real estate investor Kennedy Wilson, as well as reflecting on his career in banking and in particular his time as CEO of Bank of Ireland.

Richie Boucher, Chairman of CRH plc
In this episode of the <a href="https://renatus.ie/">Renatus</a> 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 countries, CRH’s scale is nothing less than staggering. 
Richie shares his insights into why CRH continues to thrive on a global stage while also revealing what makes him tick personally.  He talks frankly and passionately about culture, people, strategy and more.
Richie also tells us about his other very complementary board roles with renewable energy firm ClonBio Group and global real estate investor Kennedy Wilson, as well as reflecting on his career in banking and in particular his time as CEO of Bank of Ireland.

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 more powerful way of learning than listening to high achievers talk about their businesses and challenges.

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 more powerful way of learning than listening to high achievers talk about their businesses and challenges.

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 businesses and their challenges.

Renatus&nbsp;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 businesses and their challenges.

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.

“Business is my hobby” - with Richie Boucher, Chairman of CRH plc

In our latest Renatus Podcast, host Greg Dilger chats with Luke Mackey, the 31-year-old Co-founder and CEO of employee-benefits platform Kota.

We dig into Luke’s early life and the entrepreneurial streak that drove him. He talks about the creation and scaling of Kota and how the backing of some top-end international VC firms (including Ireland’s Frontline Ventures) has made him think even bigger.

Luke’s relentless focus on product quality and customer experience is obvious throughout. It’s a big part of what sets him apart.

In our latest <a href="https://renatus.ie/">Renatus</a> Podcast, host Greg Dilger chats with Luke Mackey, the 31-year-old Co-founder and CEO of employee-benefits platform Kota.
We dig into Luke&rsquo;s early life and the entrepreneurial streak that drove him.&nbsp;He talks about the creation and scaling of Kota and how the backing of some top-end international VC firms (including Ireland&rsquo;s Frontline Ventures) has made him think even bigger.
Luke&rsquo;s relentless focus on product quality and customer experience is obvious throughout. It&rsquo;s a big part of what sets him apart.

“I quite like the chaos of startups” with Luke Mackey, CEO of Kota.

In the latest Renatus Podcast, host Greg Dilger speaks with Steve Tennant, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Ireland and Head of Grant Thornton Advisors EMEA.

Charismatic and highly engaging, 47-year-old Steve Tennant brings a fresh perspective and energy to the world of professional services. His natural ability to connect with people, communicate big ideas simply, and inspire confidence has made a significant impact within Grant Thornton Ireland.

Following the recent private-equity-driven merger of Grant Thornton Ireland and Grant Thornton Advisors USA, Steve was appointed to lead their fast-growing EMEA business — a strong endorsement of both Steve and the Irish firm.

In this podcast, he talks about his early days in Aberdeen and Leeds, and how he ultimately ended up working for Grant Thornton in Dublin.

He discusses Grant Thornton’s phenomenal growth in recent years, the hows and whys behind the merger with the US business, and, of course, his exciting new role building out the EMEA organisation.

In the latest <a href="https://renatus.ie/">Renatus</a> Podcast, host Greg Dilger speaks with Steve Tennant, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Ireland and Head of Grant Thornton Advisors EMEA.
Charismatic and highly engaging, 47-year-old Steve Tennant brings a fresh perspective and energy to the world of professional services. His natural ability to connect with people, communicate big ideas simply, and inspire confidence has made a significant impact within Grant Thornton Ireland.
Following the recent private-equity-driven merger of Grant Thornton Ireland and Grant Thornton Advisors USA, Steve was appointed to lead their fast-growing EMEA business &mdash; a strong endorsement of both Steve and the Irish firm.
In this podcast, he talks about his early days in Aberdeen and Leeds, and how he ultimately ended up working for Grant Thornton in Dublin.
He discusses Grant Thornton&rsquo;s phenomenal growth in recent years, the hows and whys behind the merger with the US business, and, of course, his exciting new role building out the EMEA organisation.

“I always try to surround myself with people I believe are brilliant” - with Steve Tennant CEO, EMEA of Grant Thornton Advisors

In this episode of the Renatus Podcast, host Greg Dilger speaks with Julie Sinnamon, the hugely influential former CEO of Enterprise Ireland (EI). Julie shares her insights on starting and scaling companies, as well as the evolving role of EI. Drawing on decades of experience at both EI and the IDA, she offers her perspective on issues ranging from female entrepreneurship to the critical role of leadership in driving business success.

In this episode of the <a href="https://renatus.ie/">Renatus</a> Podcast, host Greg Dilger speaks with Julie Sinnamon, the hugely influential former CEO of Enterprise Ireland (EI). Julie shares her insights on starting and scaling companies, as well as the evolving role of EI. Drawing on decades of experience at both EI and the IDA, she offers her perspective on issues ranging from female entrepreneurship to the critical role of leadership in driving business success.

“Business is my hobby” - with Richie Boucher, Chairman of CRH plc

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