Richard Guiney, Fellow of the IPM, is CEO of Dublin Town, Dublin city’s Business Improvement District, the home of 2,500 businesses.  This organization aims to make Dublin City a more attractive location for shopping, socializing and also for doing business. It operates a series of marketing programmes and events while also addressing barriers that restrict the city’s appeal. Richard has spoken on issues of place management in Europe, Asia and Australia. He is the Association of Town & City Management’s regional chair for Ireland and serves on Dublin City’s Transport & Policing Committees. Prior to joining Dublin Town, Richard served as Director of Corporate Services with Chambers Ireland, where he represented the Irish chambers of commerce at international level. He also oversaw the implementation of training programmes aimed at enhancing capacity within the Irish SME sector. Previously, he was Managing Director of Leargas Consulting, an organisation that specialized in feasibility and impact studies. He also worked on projects which promoted public private partnership. An Accountant and Tax Advisor by profession, Richard has a keen interest in the arts and has served on the board of a number of prominent national arts organisations in Ireland. Continue reading “Meet the IPM: Interview with Richard Guiney” →