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Alan Leach brought fitness industry leadership to Association and Institutes Awards 2025 judging panel
Looking back at last year's awards, Alan Leach, CEO and Director of Marketing of West Wood Club, brought 35+ years of global fitness industry expertise and international business leadership to The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, assessing excellence across professional bodies advancing Ireland's business landscape. Looking back at the judging process, Alan Leach's background spanning fitness business strategy, global marketing authority, and international industry recognition positioned him to evaluate how organisations translated professional purpose into exceptional growth, innovation leadership, and sectoral influence competencies critical to identifying associations delivering genuine industry advancement beyond operational management.
Resilient but Uneven: What the Azets Ireland Business Barometer Means for Associations
Azets Ireland’s Q2 2026 Barometer finds business optimism at 7.2 out of 10, well above the UK’s 5.1, but smaller firms lag. With 82% citing AI as critical, Irish associations have a clear mandate to lead on capability, advocacy, and member growth.
IAPCO opens third Asia-Pacific Emerging Leaders Programme to build global talent pipeline
IAPCO has opened its third Asia-Pacific Emerging Leaders Programme, a six-module online initiative for member company employees across the region. The programme is part of a growing global talent pipeline strategy now extending to Latin America.
Four Cambodian industry associations sign Skills Development Fund pact to drive workforce training
Four Cambodian industry associations have signed a workforce development pact with the Skills Development Fund to drive industry-led training across priority sectors. The deal shows how associations can anchor national skills agendas through formal institutional partnerships.
UNIFE calls on Ireland to champion larger EU transport fund during Council presidency
UNIFE, the European rail supply industry association, is urging Ireland to back a €100 billion-plus Connecting Europe Facility transport fund in the next EU budget cycle. The appeal targets Ireland directly as it assumes the rotating EU Council presidency.
Institute of Directors Ireland convenes business leaders to close gap between AI adoption and strategy
The Institute of Directors Ireland has convened over 140 senior business leaders to address the gap between AI adoption and formal strategy, with new research showing only 33% of organisations have a plan in place. The event reinforces the institute's AI governance mandate.
Archives and Records Association appoints information governance specialist to strengthen professional leadership
The Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland has appointed Prof. Elvis Otobo, a Nigerian information governance specialist, to its board. The appointment strengthens ARA's professional leadership across archives, records management, and digital preservation.
Dorothy O'Byrne brought CX industry expertise to Association and Institutes Awards 2025 judging panel
Looking back at last year's awards, Dorothy O'Byrne, Managing Director of CCMA Ireland, brought extensive customer experience sector expertise and strategic industry development knowledge to The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, assessing excellence across professional bodies advancing Ireland's business landscape. Dorothy O'Byrne's background spanning CX industry strategy, member services innovation, and sector profile advancement positioned her to evaluate how organisations translated professional purpose into member value, industry standards elevation, and competitive positioning, competencies critical to identifying associations delivering genuine sectoral leadership beyond operational management.
Trust Before Technology: Why Irish Associations Must Lead on AI Governance
AvePoint research finds 88.4% of organisations suffered an AI agent security breach in the past year, with unsanctioned AI use nearly tripling. Irish associations have a clear mandate to lead on AI governance frameworks, CPD, and EU AI Act readiness.
Business Travel Association launches TMC accreditation scheme to raise standards and build sector trust
The UK's Business Travel Association has launched a TMC accreditation scheme offering members a trusted mark for meeting standards across financial stability and professional competence. The move sets a new sector-wide quality benchmark.
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