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Sir Michael W.J. Smurfit,kb e Co-Founder and International Chairman The Ireland Chamber of Commerce – United States
Mr. Maurice A. Buckley Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer The Ireland Chamber of Commerce – United States
Master of Ceremonies Mr. Moody McCarthy Comedian
—Honoring— Sir Michael Smurfit Business Achievement Award Mr. Edmond Scanlon Executive Director and Group CEO, Kerry Group plc
Ms. Heather Bresch Chief Executive Officer, Mylan N.V.
Ms. Rose Hynes Chairman, Shannon Group plc Chairman, Origin Enterprises plc
Mr. Mervyn Greene Group Managing Director, The chq Building Director, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Albert Schweitzer’s Leadership for Life Award Mr. Kevin Schmiegel Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (Ret.) Chief Executive Officer, Operation Gratitude
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October 10, 2019
Welcome to the 31st Annual American Celtic Ball, hosted by The Ireland Chamber – United States (ICCUSA).
I would like to welcome representatives from a multitude of governments including the United States, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Included in this welcome are the vastly important agencies and companies that serve to steer foreign direct investment and tourism such as Tourism Ireland, Enterprise Ireland and IDA.
I commend the staff of ICCUSA for doing such a wonderful job over the last 31 years, both in the area of developing business relationships between Ireland and the United States, but also the expansion of business throughout the international marketplace.
Thank you to Mr. Moody McCarthy, whom we are honored to have as our Master of Ceremonies. Congratulations to tonight’s honorees on their achievements and contributions to their communities and being role models for professionals and entrepreneurs within the international community, Ms. Rose Hynes, Mr. Edmond Scanlon, Mr. Mervyn Greene, Ms. Heather Bresch and Mr. Kevin Schmiegel. It gives me a real sense of pride in that we have created a format where governments and organizations such as ICCUSA and other international Chambers are pulling together and creating an environment and opportunity for organizations and individuals to operate in the most efficient ways across the island and the Atlantic alike.
At this time, I would like to recognize The ICCUSA Foundation Inc., and it’s Albert Schweitzer Leadership for Life Youth Leadership Program. You will learn more about this thoughtful and dynamic program tonight and its recent success during the 11th Annual International Youth Leadership Conference in Co. Kildare, Ireland. I would kindly urge you to consider becoming involved in its ongoing success.
Again, thank you all, for joining us tonight. I am confident that you will enjoy yourselves and leave with a far greater appreciation of the role that ICCUSA plays in further strengthening the historic bonds between the United States, the Republic of Ireland and the global community.
Kindest regards,
Sir Michael W.J. Smurfit, KBE Co-Founder and International Chairman
219 South Street – Suite 203, New Providence, NJ 07974 Tel +1(908) 286.1300 Fax +1(908) 286.1200 www.iccusa.org
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Hosted at Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Congratulations to tonight’s honorees We would like to thank everyone for their support and donations to the ICCUSA Foundation, Inc.
Maurice A. Buckley & Elsa N. Gutierrez Contact [email protected] or [email protected] www.aschweitzer.org Maurice A. Buckley CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT, AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
October 10, 2019
I am delighted to welcome the many guests who are attending our Ball this evening and making it possible to continue to build The Ireland Chamber of Commerce – United States (ICCUSA). The links across the Atlantic have always been strong. The cooperation in business, education, society and culture make a great difference in the lives of people of Ireland, both north and south. Congratulations to tonight’s exceptional recipients who have dedicated themselves and set an example for future leaders within both communities.
Hard work pays dividends. ICCUSA is proud to announce the 31st Annual American Celtic Ball, hosted by the Ireland Chamber – United States. We are honored to have Mr. Moody McCarthy as Master of Ceremonies. We are also equally proud to have outstanding honorees, Ms. Heather Bresch, Mr. Kevin Schmiegel, Mr. Mervyn Greene, Mr. Edmond Scanlon and Ms. Rose Hynes.
I would also like to welcome Tourism Ireland, US Chamber of Commerce, Chambers Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, European American Chamber of Commerce and the IDA. I would like to commend the magnificent job they have done over the years in creating a tremendous success and I look forward to years ahead. It has been a great pleasure to work with the Dinner Chairmen, Sir Michael W.J. Smurfit, Mr. Arthur French and Mr. Denis O’Brien. Without the support of the recipients, dinner chairmen and our growing membership, tonight’s event would not be possible.
We are delighted to present you an update on our foundation’s Albert Schweitzer’s Leadership for Life. This dynamic program is dedicated to creating the world of tomorrow by providing benchmark leadership training to those who will lead it. We hosted our 11th successful Youth Leadership Conference from July 20-28, 2019. This unique initiative continues to positively alter the lives of many promising young students from the United States, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Palestine, Nigeria, Germany, China and Pakistan. Tonight to honor our commitment to our work, partial proceeds of the Celtic Ball will benefit the ICCUSA Foundation, Inc.
We would also like to thank our members for their ongoing attendance and support of our American Celtic Ball, St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast and Albert Schweitzer’s Leadership for Life. A special thank you to all our sponsors and strategic partners throughout the year. Tonight promises to be a very special evening indeed, one that acknowledges the amazing leadership and business acumen of our Honorees and further highlights the positive trajectory that Ireland and Northern Ireland continue to chart.
Thank you for your continued support in 2019 and we look forward to a tremendously positive 2020.
Kindest regards,
Maurice A. Buckley Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
219 South Street – Suite 203, New Providence, NJ 07974 Tel +1(908) 286.1300 Fax +1(908) 286.1200 www.iccusa.org
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MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT MICHAEL D. HIGGINS
I am delighted to send my very best wishes to Maurice Buckley and to everyone involved in the Ireland Chamber of Commerce USA’s 31st Annual American Celtic Ball.
Congratulations to all of the friends of Ireland who have joined this evening’s event which will help to ensure that the good work undertaken by the Chamber in promoting economic growth can continue to flourish.
My particular greetings and best wishes to tonight’s honourees: Mr. Edmond Scanlon, Ms. Heather Bresch, Ms. Rose Hynes, Mr. Mervyn Greene, and Mr. Kevin Schmiegel. All of you have made outstanding contributions to the enhancement and growth of linkages between Ireland and the United States.
I wish each of you success with your future endeavors and I hope that you enjoy what promises to be a great event.
Le gach dea ghuí,
Michael D. Higgins
Uachtarán na hÉireann President of Ireland
10 October, 2019
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 11 Skellig Michael, filming location in the latest Star Wars films Dan Mulhall IRISH AMBASSADOR
A Chairde, Friends, As you gather for the 31st annual American Celtic Ball, I wish to congratulate all those engaged with the Ireland Chamber of Commerce - USA and to tha nk you for what you do to deepen the personal and commercial connections between our countries. Ireland’s economy has performed impressively in recent years, with GDP growth consistently amongst the fastest in the EU. Our unemployment rate, which stood at 15% at the height of the economic crisis, has fallen to 5%, with more than 2.3 million people employed across the state, the highest number in our history. Buoyed by this activity, the Government budget has returned to surplus, with public and private debt levels stabilising.
But the future is less certain. As one of the world’s most open economies, Ireland is especially exposed to international developments. Tensions in the global trading system, and transatlantic trade in particular, represent a serious risk to our prosperity. Most immediately, of course, we are bracing for Brexit. Having served as Ambassador to the UK, I can attest that while we regretted the outcome of the 2016 referendum, we have always accepted the UK’s right to leave the EU. Our concern has been to limit Brexit’s negative impact. For us, that has meant, above all, the maintenance of an open border on the island of Ireland, something that helps reinforce the Good Friday Agreement and the peace it underpins. The ‘‘backstop’’ in the agreement negotiated by the UK Government and the EU provides a guarantee that, whatever the future brings, there can never be a hard border on our island. It is an insurance policy for peace, nothing more. And while our Government has always stressed that we are open to exploring alternatives to it, we have been clear that they must achieve the same result. We are under no illusion as to the seriousness of the economic risk Brexit poses. For Irish businesses, one of the best ways to mitigate its impact is to expand in new markets, including the US. I am delighted, therefore, that this year’s ICCUSA’s awardees should include Edmond Scanlon, CEO of Kerry Group, one of Ireland’s most innovative firms and largest investors in the US. Reflecting the two-way flow of transatlantic commerce, it’s fitting that Heather Bresch, CEO of Mylan, a major investor in Ireland, is being honoured also, alongside Rose Hynes, Chair of Shannon Group, which exemplifies Ireland’s openness to trade and investment. Lt Col Kevin Schmiegel is a fitting recipient of the Leadership for Life Award, whilst Mervyn Green has earned the gratitude of 33 million Irish-Americans, and many more besides, for his role in establishing the truly EPIC, Irish Emigration Museum. In celebrating such leadership and vision, the American Celtic Ball does a great service to Ireland and to the United States. In the uncertain months ahead, it will be all the more important to reinforce the ties between our nations. As Ireland’s Ambassador, I look forward to working with the ICCUSA to just that end.
Sincerely, le gach dea-ghuí
Dan Mulhall Ambassador
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Bill de Blasio MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
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October 10, 2019
Dear Friends:
I am pleased to welcome everyone as the Ireland Chamber of Commerce in the United States hosts its 31st Annual American Celtic Ball.
New York is the proud home to residents who hail from every corner of the map, and this remarkable diversity is reflected in our dynamic business sector. Established in 1988, the Chamber offers services to facilitate trade and investment between the United States and Ireland, and it presents events where emerging and established professionals can learn more about trends in the international marketplace and build valuable connections that may help them advance their careers and enterprises. This wonderful organization also fosters positive change through its Foundation and Albert Schweitzer Leadership for Life programs that promote leadership development and educational advancement among youth from around the world. Tonight’s event is a terrific occasion to commend ICCUSA’s members and supporters for their efforts to uplift Irish New Yorkers, increase economic growth, and empower our vital entrepreneurs and industry leaders. I look forward to the continued contributions of everyone gathered as we work together to expand opportunity in the five boroughs and build a fairer city where people of all backgrounds can rise.
On behalf of the City of New York, congratulations to tonight’s honorees. Please accept my best wishes for a festive celebration and continued success.
Sincerely,
Bill de Blasio Mayor
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 19 Thank You Cathriona Hallahan, Managing Director of Microsoft Ireland 2018 ICCUSA Honoree For Hosting Albert Schweitzer’s Leadership for Life At the Microsoft Ireland Headquarters On Thursday, July 25th, 2019 Thomas P. DiNapoli Comptroller of the State of New York
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October 10, 2019
Maurice Buckley, President & CEO Ireland Chamber of Commerce USA 219 South Street, Suite 203 New Providence, NJ 07974
Dear Friends:
st Greetings to all those gathered this evening for the 31 Annual American Celtic Ball hosted by the Ireland Chamber of Commerce in the United States of America. Since 1988, the ICCUSA has worked to promote mutually beneficial business relationships between the Republic of Ireland and the United States, encouraging economic growth, educational initiatives and transatlantic philanthropy.
Special congratulations are due to the 2019 recipients of the Sir Michael Smurfit Business Achievement Awards. Their stellar leadership, service and accomplishments are truly worthy of your recognition.
Building on the friendly ties that have long connected Ireland and America, the Ireland Chamber of Commerce sponsors trade missions, facilitates the exchange of information about investment opportunities, and fosters an ongoing dialogue about emerging challenges and opportunities. The Chamber’s consulting services include market research, international networking and business planning. The ICCUSA maintains chapters in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia, and has developed strategic partnerships with Chambers Ireland, the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, among others. The Ireland Chamber also supports youth leadership development through its ICCUSA Foundation, Inc. The dedicated officers, board and members of the Ireland Chamber of Commerce are honoring cherished traditions, and helping bring forth a new era of harmony and prosperity.
Best wishes for a joyful celebration and continued success.
Sincerely,
Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller
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Thomas J. Donohue President & CEO, U.S. CHamber of Commerce
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October 10, 2019
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to everyone gathered for the 31st Annual American Celtic Ball. I have long counted the Ireland Chamber of Commerce – USA (ICCUSA) as a friend and partner of the U.S. Chamber.
As a descendant of Irish immigrants, I feel a strong personal bond to the country of my heritage and its spirited people. It has been my privilege to work toward strengthening the ties between the United States and Ireland through business partnerships and commercial opportunities.
Today our bilateral economic relationship is strong—and getting stronger. Private investment flows steadily between our nations, creating many thousands of jobs for our peoples and billions of dollars in growth for our economies. Our nations share an innovative spirit, an entrepreneurial drive, and a thriving people-to-people relationship. We’re also working together to provide leadership in the global economy by promoting robust transatlantic trade.
The ICCUSA has been a powerful advocate for the U.S.-Ireland partnership and continues to foster mutually beneficial opportunities for both countries. I appreciate its work and congratulate all of tonight’s award recipients for their achievements and contributions.
Sincerely,
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Tom Wolf Governor of Pennsylvania
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
GREETINGS:
It is my pleasure to join with the Ireland Chamber of Commerce-United States (ICCUSA) to welcome everyone gathered for its 31st Annual American Celtic Ball.
The commonwealth is comprised of rich, vibrant, and diverse communities that provide its citizens with a knowledge of world cultures. Irish Americans are an integral part of Pennsylvania, and have contributed greatly to our diversity by sharing their history, heritage, and time-honored traditions. ICCUSA works every day to strengthen the business development between the citizens of the United States and the Republic of Ireland. In addition to numerous entrepreneurship endeavors, this organization demonstrates exceptional dedication to youth leadership development. Tonight’s event is an opportunity to honor ICCUSA and the industry leaders that have worked diligently to strengthen the economic relationship that exists between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the United States. I am certain that ICCUSA will continue to influence change and strong business relationships, and share experiences to build a stronger community.
As Governor, and on behalf of all the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I am delighted to welcome everyone to this ball. Please accept my best wishes for a memorable event.
TOM WOLF Governor October 10, 2019
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October 2019 Dear Friends:
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito and I wish to welcome you to The Plaza Hotel for the 31st Annual American Celtic Ball hosted by the Ireland Chamber of Commerce.
The American Celtic Ball is dedicated to fostering healthy global business relations and honoring those individuals who have contributed to the strong economic relations between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the United States.
We express our gratitude to all who support The Albert Schweitzer Leadership for Life Foundation that helps young adults gain important skills on how to become leaders within their own communities.
Lieutenant Governor Polito and I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Edmond Scanlon, Ms. Heather Bresch, Ms. Rose Hynes and Mr. Mervyn Greene for being awarded the Sir Michael Smurfit Business Achievement Award and Mr. Kevin Schmiegel for being awarded the Albert Schweitzer Leadership for Life Award.
Please accept our best wishes for another successful and enjoyable event.
Sincerely,
CHARLES D. BAKER KARYN E. POLITO GOVERNOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
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October 10, 2019
Dear Friends,
st It is my honor to welcome you to the 31 Annual American Celtic Ball. I’m proud to join in recognizing the Ireland Chamber of Commerce – United States (ICCUSA) for 31 years of work to promote economic growth and a healthy relationship between the United States and the Republic of Ireland. You should all be proud of your work to help foster the strong friendship between our two nations.
As Governor of Delaware, I am pleased to congratulate the recipients of this year’s Sir Michael Smurfit Business Achievement Awards, Mr. Edmond Scanlon, Ms. Heather Bresch, Ms. Rose Hynes, and Mr. Mervyn Greene, and the recipient of the Albert Schweitzer Leadership for Life Award, Mr. Kevin Schmiegel. Each of these individuals have demonstrated excellence in their fields and a strong commitment to the relationship between Ireland, North Ireland, and the United States.
st Congratulations again to the award winners, and to the ICCUSA on your 31 Annual American Celtic Ball. Thank you for your work to maintain the strong economic partnership between Ireland and the United States. I wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
John C. Carney Governor, State of Delaware
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Mr. Moody McCarthy Comedian
oody McCarthy is a stand-up comic who has performed on Jimmy Kimmel, Conan, and the Letterman Show. He lives in New York City M with his wife and two wee lasses.
Moody has performed at the best clubs in the land and can be heard on SiriusXM. He was also on America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing, but gets more questions about being on HGTV’s “House Hunters”.
Moody was born “Matthew” into a big Irish family where - by law - someone gets a nickname. He began doing comedy in upstate New York in the 1900s and did a year on Syracuse’s top radio show covering sports.
Moody’s material is described as original but universal, and smart without being trite. Couple that with a disarming stage presence & in-the-moment chops, you’ll see why he’s earned the admiration of his peers for his ability to “go up cold”. This versatile performer will brighten any event.
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31st Annual American Celtic Ball 41 Kerry Group is the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, serving the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, and a leading supplier of added value brands in selected markets. Every day millions of people across the world consume food or beverage products containing our taste and nutrition solutions. We lead the industry with our investment in Research, Development and Application across multiple global centres of excellence. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of taste and nutrition technologies and our development and application teams, who are central to our innovative culture and ongoing success, this enables Kerry to add unprecedented value by delivering better food, in a better way, for a better future.
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dmond Scanlon joined Kerry’s Graduate Development Programme Ein 1996. During his more than 20-year career in the organisation, he has held a range of senior regional and global leadership positions and has been instrumental in growing Kerry’s taste and nutrition businesses in the U.S. and more recently in the Asia-Pacific markets. In October 2017, Edmond was named CEO and Executive Director for Kerry Group and is now leading the company through its next phase of growth as the world’s leading taste and nutrition company. A graduate of University College, Cork, Edmond holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 43 CONGRATULATIONS Heather Bresch Mylan CEO
Congratulations to Mylan CEO Heather Bresch on being a 2019 Honoree for the Sir Michael Smurfit Business Achievement Award. This award recognizes her leadership in building and maintaining strong business connections between the U.S. and Ireland.
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134_SirMichaelSmurfit_HonoreeAd_FINAL.indd 1 9/9/19 5:24 PM Ms. Heather Bresch Chief Executive Officer Mylan N.V.
eather Bresch is CEO of Mylan and serves on the company’s board of directors. Throughout her more than 27-year Hcareer with Mylan, Bresch has held roles of increasing responsibility in more than 15 functional areas. For the past eight years, Bresch has led Mylan’s efforts to enhance global processes, infrastructure and diversification, with a future-focused strategy that ensured Mylan would explore opportunities to further differentiate itself for success.
In July 2019, Mylan announced a definitive agreement to combine with Upjohn, a division of Pfizer, creating a new champion for global health. Bresch also announced her retirement as CEO and board member upon closing, which is anticipated for mid-2020. The transaction represents the culmination of Bresch’s goals to set new standards in healthcare. As Mylan sets out on a new journey, Bresch, too, will begin a new chapter that will continue to be focused on serving people, patients and public health.
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ose Hynes is Chairman of Shannon Group plc since 2012.Shannon Group is owned by the Irish Government and includes Shannon Airport, Shannon RFree Zone and Shannon Heritage. Rose is also Chairman of Origin Enterprises plc, a leading agri services group listed on the Irish and London Stock Exchanges and which has businesses in Ireland, UK, Continental Europe and LATAM.
Rose is one of only two women currently chairing an Irish Stock Exchange listed company. She is also the Senior Independent Director at Total Produce plc which is listed on the Irish & London Stock Exchanges. Total Produce is one of the world’s largest fresh produce producers and providers and is the owner of a 45% interest in the US company, Dole. She is also a Non-Executive Director the board of IPL Plastics plc which gained admission to the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2018. Additionally Rose is a Non-Executive Director of Irish Telecoms company, Eir and a number of aviation companies.
Rose is a member of the Governing Authority of University of Limerick and a member of its Foundation Board. She isalso an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Limerick. Rose also sits on the Commercial Board of Munster Rugby.
Rose is a University College Dublin law graduate and a lawyer, Rose Hynes is also an Associate of the Irish Institute of Taxation and of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Rose has had a very varied career to-date. Initially, she worked in the area of corporate tax including with the European Commission in Brussels.
Subsequently, she became a partner in an Irish law firm. She later joined Tony Ryan’s GPA Group plc in Shannon. GPA was then the largest aircraft leasing company in the world. Rose was a member of the senior management team in GPA for many years.
Rose is also a former Chairman of Bord Gais and a former Non-Executive Director of Bank of Ireland, Fyffes plc, Concern and Aer Lingus. She has also won several business awards.
Rose has a keen interest in sport and is a former Irish interprovincial squash player. She played over many years firstly for Connaught and then for Munster.
Rose Hynes is a native of Co Clare and currently lives in Limerick with her husband and two children.
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GAAGO-Ad-Sept2017-v2.indd 1 21/09/2017 14:51 Mr. Mervyn Greene Group Managing Director, The chq Building Director, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
ervyn Greene is a serial entrepreneur who is currently based in Cork, after working all over the world for 30 years. Born in MZambia and educated in Ireland, Mervyn worked for Morgan Stanley in New York, Hong Kong, and latterly London after graduating from Trinity in Maths and Engineering.
After acquiring an MBA at the London Business School, Mervyn formed a boutique venture capital and private equity company, which founded, co-funded, or invested in a number of diverse businesses based in Africa, the UK, Ireland and Australia over the years. Two of the companies were subsequently listed on the London and Australian stock exchanges, one of which, Deep Yellow Limited, is still going strong.
In 2013 Neville Isdell purchased The chq Building (CHQ) - a massive, iconic, and important Georgian maritime warehouse located in Dublin’s financial district at George’s Dock, close to the Customs House. Mervyn is now directing a multi-year plan to bring it back to life as well as helping to develop the surrounding area. The jewel in the crown of that strategy is EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (EPIC), which opened in mid-2016 and which Mervyn ran as Museum Director. EPIC is a truly 21st century museum and uses digital technology to create an immersive, interactive story-telling experience that has captivated, educated and entertained many hundreds of thousands of visitors in its short life so far. EPIC has also won numerous awards in the cultural/historical, educational and tourism sectors, making it truly unique in Dublin and Ireland.
Mervyn is a non-executive director of a number of companies and is the co-founder and Chairman of Dogpatch Labs 2.0, Ireland’s premier start- up hub for scaling Tech companies, which is also based in CHQ. Mervyn recently chaired the Trinity College Steering Group that over four years designed, financed and built the new €80m TCD Business School.
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 49 The U.S. Chamber of Commerce congratulates alumnus Kevin Schmiegel
and all of the honorees at the American Celtic Ball for their commitment to excellence in the business community. Mr. Kevin Schmiegel Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (Ret.) and Chief Executive Officer, Operation Gratitude
etired Marine Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Schmiegel is the CEO of Operation Gratitude, whose mission is to forge strong bonds between RAmericans and their Military and First Responder Heroes through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements in communities nationwide. Since 2003, Operation Gratitude has mobilized millions of volunteers nationwide and delivered more than 2.3 million Care Packages to deployed Service Members, to their children left behind, and to First Responders, New Recruit Graduates, Veterans, Wounded Heroes, and their Caregivers. Schmiegel’s role is to oversee strategic planning and build national partnerships to further Operation Gratitude’s reach as a preeminent military support organization while expanding hands-on volunteerism to help bridge the civilian-service divide in communities across America.
Prior to Operation Gratitude, Lieutenant Colonel Schmiegel founded Hiring Our Heroes – a nationwide grassroots campaign run through the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment in hundreds of cities across America. Since its inception, Hiring Our Heroes has held more than 1,000 job fairs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and on military installations overseas. To date, more than 500,000 of our nation’s heroes have been hired as a result of the program. After Hiring Our Heroes, Schmiegel was a Vice President of Corporate Relations at the US Chamber where he developed membership opportunities with CEOs and senior executives of domestic and international companies and secured their leadership participation on issues facing the business community. He went on to serve as the first-ever President of Thanks USA, expanding the scope of its mission from providing post-secondary, need-based scholarships to military spouses and children to include Pathways for Patriots, an innovative program to provide meaningful employment for the scholars upon graduation.
LtCol Schmiegel is a Class of 1989 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps and retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel after 20 years on active duty. In addition to an early combat tour to Kuwait for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Schmiegel served as the principal adviser to the NATO commander from 2003-2006, deploying to over 50 countries in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Schmiegel also wrote the strategic plans for NATO’s training mission in Iraq, its increased presence in Afghanistan, and disaster relief operations for Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Pakistan. In 2008, Schmiegel served as the military assistant to the special envoy for Middle East Regional Security and deployed to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, where he worked with Israeli and Palestinian authorities on the peace process.
Kevin lives in Arlington Virginia with his wife Laura. When he is not working, he focuses all of his time and energy on their five children and two dogs.
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 51 A Mission of Access Guides Mylan’s Growth Around the World
Two friends from a small West Virginia town had a simple idea: They wanted people in rural areas to have access to the medicines they needed. That idea would become the guiding mission of Mylan, a company that has grown from humble beginnings in the U.S. into a global pharmaceutical leader dedicated to Mylan co-founders, Milan (“Mike”) Puskar (left) creating better health for a better world. and Don Panoz (right)
Today, Mylan has one of the industry’s “As a champion for better health, we development in recent years. Mylan’s broadest and most diverse portfolios, take seriously our role and the impact Ireland-based workforce, with talented with more than 7,500 marketed we have on the lives of billions across scientific, manufacturing, operations products in more than 165 countries the world. We strongly believe that and administrative personnel, are and territories. Our goal is to provide everyone deserves the opportunity important contributors in helping the world’s 7 billion people access to to live a healthy life,” said Mylan CEO to achieve our mission of providing high quality medicine while setting new Heather Bresch, who has led the the world’s seven billion people with standards in healthcare through our company’s growth and evolution access to high quality medicines. expansive commercial footprint, world- since 2012. class supply chain, substantial R&D One area where Mylan continues to be capabilities and powerful manufacturing Part of that global evolution includes a leader is in the worldwide fight against platform. And we do it all while putting a presence in Ireland, where we’ve HIV/AIDS. From offering community patients first. made significant investments in state- education and developing diagnostic of-the-art facilities and research and self-tests, to providing nearly 40% of
193_SMS_Article_FINAL.indd 1 9/13/19 9:32 AM the world’s HIV patients on treatment with antiretrovirals, we won’t stop until the disease is eradicated. To help prevent the disease in Ireland, Mylan supported the implementation of nationally-reimbursed pre-exposure prophylaxis programs and successfully pioneered the launch of these important medicines in retail pharmacies, expanding access for Irish patients.
Whether it’s the diversity of our commercial, operational and scientific platforms or our substantial mix of science, products, manufacturing capabilities, operational expertise, geographic diversity and therapeutic franchises, we are continually focused on meeting the needs of patients today while also anticipating their needs in the years to come.
To that end, a definitive agreement was recently announced to combine Mylan with Upjohn, a division of Pfizer, to create a new global pharmaceutical company. More information can be found at championforglobalhealth.com.
“Nearly eight years after becoming CEO, I’m proud to say that this milestone represents the culmination of the goals I set for myself when I challenged Mylan and our amazing workforce to set new standards in healthcare,” said Bresch. “As a champion for better health, we take seriously our role and the impact we have on the lives of billions across the world. We strongly believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life.” – Heather Bresch, CEO
ADVOCATING FOR ACCESS
Mylan’s commitment to better health goes beyond products. Mylan also In 2018, Mylan supplied >7,500 products believes that one of the most powerful ways to be a champion for patients with the ability to treat 9 out of the top 10 is by speaking out on their behalf. Mylan works to break down barriers that global causes of death1,2 and reached >165 prevent people from getting the medicines they need through leadership countries and territories, including 90% of and participation in industry associations, including groups like Medicines low- and lower-middle-income countries,3 for Ireland, Medicines for Europe, UNAIDS, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB at an average selling price of 19¢ per dose. and Malaria, and the World Health Organization, to name a few.
SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES BY GIVING BACK
From Mylan’s early days in West Virginia, “giving back” has also been a core part of our mission. Whether through monetary contributions, product and service donations, program and event support or through our employees contributing their time and expertise to help others, our efforts are aimed at improving quality of life by responding to local needs and circumstances. We’re always considering ways to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. That work has included diverse education, health and social initiatives around the world such as improving access to clean water, spreading awareness of infectious diseases to populations most at- risk, investing in the health and well-being of our employees and practicing responsible environmental stewardship at our facilities.
1The remaining cause of death is road injury. 2Source: Global Health Estimates 2016: Deaths by Cause, Age, Sex, by Country and by Region. 2000-2016 Geneva, World Health Organization; 2018 3Income groups from the World Bank list of economies (Published June 2018)
193_SMS_Article_FINAL.indd 2 9/13/19 9:32 AM EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
PIC The Irish Emigration Museum is a state-of-the-art the mid-1950s and has subsequently lived and worked outside interactive experience located in the CHQ Building at Ireland for more than sixty years. He says of the Museum Eone of Dublin’s most historic locations by the banks of “When we opened in 2016, we had a vision to create a local the River Liffey in Dublin’s Docklands, the original departure museum that could connect globally. It’s very important that point for so many of Ireland’s emigrants. Featuring personal we honour the Irish diaspora abroad and recognise the vital stories of love, triumph, adventure and adversity, it highlights contributions and monumental impact Irish people have and celebrates the positive impact and influence of Irish made worldwide.” emigrants around the world. Designed by Event Communications, the multi-award The museum, which will welcome over 300,000 visitors this winning designers of Titanic Belfast, the development of EPIC year, shows the far-reaching influence of Irish people and is the single largest investment in a tourist attraction in Dublin covers 1,500 years of Irish history. It tells the powerful story in the last 15 years. of 10 million Irish people who travelled abroad to start a new life, including the contributions they have made, and the As well as the high tech interactive exhibition, EPIC offers enormous influence they had and continue to have on the a state-of-the-art genealogy centre, the Irish Family History world. The museum takes visitors on a journey of emigration Centre, operated by Eneclann, Ireland’s leading genealogical from Ireland to the far corners of the globe, including America, services provider. In addition to extensive, easy-to-use Canada, New Zealand and Australia. research facilities, the Irish Family History Centre offers personal consultations with a professional genealogist, and Beating out the likes of the Acropolis, Buckingham Palace and the latest DNA testing to help visitors explore their Irish roots. the Colosseum, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum recently scooped the prize for Europe’s leading tourist attraction at the EPIC is located in CHQ in one of Dublin’s most historic and prestigious 2019 World Travel Awards. It is now in contention influential locations by the banks of the river Liffey. Dublin’s with Global icons including The Great Wall of China, the Docklands have been a constant hive of activity dating back to Las Vegas Strip, Table Mountain in South Africa and Machu Viking times. Today the docks continue to thrive, not only as Picchu among others to be named the World’s Leading Tourist a commercial and business district, but also as a cultural and Attraction. Irish people and people of Irish heritage around entertainment destination. the world are invited to support their nomination at www. epicchq.com/vote Stack A or the Tobacco Store, as CHQ was formerly known by dockers and merchants, was built between 1817 and 1820 Through creative technology and immersive displays, EPIC has to store valuable cargos of tobacco, tea and spirits. Designed designed an experience that allows visitors to trace the journey by the Scottish engineer John Rennie and his son of the of the Irish diaspora. Welcomed with an EPIC passport, to be same name working as his principal assistant, this industrial stamped at each stop along the journey, visitors travel down masterpiece had the largest pre-20th century clear floor space into the historic vaults of The chq Building to explore the story in Dublin City. of Irish emigration through a series of themed galleries. It is apt that EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is situated on The galleries are organised into four compelling themes Custom House Quay, as this was the departure point for so of migration, motivation, influence and connection. These many of Ireland’s emigrants from the 1800s onwards. Many themes explore the stories of adventure and tragedy that of those who left Ireland from this point would have travelled have shaped the narrative of Irish emigration - why people by ship to Britain. through the ages have left Ireland; the extraordinary influence of the Irish abroad in politics, business, science, sport and the The Famine Memorial and the Jeanie Johnston are located arts; how the technology of today has changed the emigrant here in Dublin’s docklands, a stark reminder of the impact the experience; and how the legacy of Irish emigration has helped Famine had on Ireland and its inhabitants. The sculptures of spread and shape Irish culture and traditions not just at home, the Famine Memorial poignantly depict the fleeing victims of but in other countries and societies. the Great Famine (1845-1852). The Jeanie Johnston, a replica of the tall ship which made 16 journeys to America from 1847 EPIC was founded by Neville Isdell, former Chairman and to 1855, is also located on Custom House Quay. CEO of Coca Cola and member of the Irish diaspora himself. Neville left Ulster with his parents for Northern Rhodesia in Find out more on www.epicchq.com
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31st Annual American Celtic Ball 55 The 30th Annual American Celtic Ball 2018
Arthur French with Sean and Maurice A. Buckley with Jean Alexander and guests Bernardine Mulryan and guests
Moody McCarthy – Master of Ceremonies Mary Deady singing the American Gerald Lawless – Chairman of World Travel & and Irish National Anthems Tourism Council, Dubai Holding
Cathriona Hallahan – Managing Director for Paddy Boland, Noelle Clancy, Kevin P. Conlin – Chairman, CEO & President Microsoft Ireland with her husband Tim Taylor Ann Boland and Paddy McCarthy of Horizon BCBSNJ with his guests
Patrick F. Coveney – Chief Executive Officer of Greencore Group plc with his family, friends and colleagues
56 31st Annual American Celtic Ball Richard Moore – Founder of Children in Crossfire with guests Maida and William Tansey
Sanat Chattopadhay – President, Merck Brian Safstrom, Maggie Law, Joanne and Rod Law Kevin and Linda Conlin with Rosalia Manufacturing with his wife Indrani and Frank Melaccio and Gerald Lawless
Carol and Pat Kearney with Madeleine and Jim Costello
William Tansey, Patrick Aylward, Guests enjoying the New York Orchesta Entertainment Maida Tansey and Phil Cody
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 57 The 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast 2019
Mairead Early singing the American Brian J. O’Dwyer – Grand Marshal of the New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish National Anthems
Guests from the Department of Foreign Affairs Charles Flanagan, T.D., Consul General Ciaran Madden Minister for Justice & Equality with County Mayors from Ireland
Maurice A. Buckley and Michael Carroll The Choral Scholars of University College Dublin
58 31st Annual American Celtic Ball Maurice A. Buckley with Kathleen, Joe and Anna Kennedy
Daniel Butler, Mayor of Metropolitan Petri School of Irish Dance District of Limerick
Alison Metcalfe, EVP North America, Australia and New Zealand of Tourism Ireland with guests
Fire Department of New York EMS Pipes and Drums Lauren Merkel and Pauline Turley
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 59 Albert Schweitzer’s Leadership for Life
Dr. Philip O. Ozuah Dubai Duty Free Microsoft Ireland Wens Travel Mr. F. Joseph Loughrey Mr. Martin J. Sullivan Mr. Neil J. Taylor FanDuel Group, Inc. Mr. Laurence A. Pagnoni Mr. Colin Cassidy Mrs. Sharondale McIntosh Ms. Meghan McGarry
www.aschweitzer.org EIN: 26-1564880
60 31st Annual American Celtic Ball Nurturing the Next Generation of Leaders
Group time activity Enjoying the Scavenger Hunt around the South Campus
Students from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland Students from Palestine teaching the other students the Dabke performing an Irish dance
Junior Facilitators getting ready for the Graduation Gala Dinner The Boys at the Farewell Pizza Dinner
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 61 11th Annual International Youth Leadership Conference
Rhys Ó Seireadáin, President of the Alumni Association, Students from England, Northern Ireland and Palestine touring the students around Dublin City
At the National Concert Hall to see a performance by the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra
Richard Moore – Founder of Children in Crossfire Sarah Cunningham – Vice President of Technology Hub, Mastercard Ireland
62 31st Annual American Celtic Ball Maynooth University, Co. Kildare, Ireland
ASLFL was invited to visit Microsoft Ireland
With their Microsoft name badges Students after being served a delicious lunch by the chefs at Microsoft Ireland
Cathiona Hallahan – Managing Director of Microsoft Ireland DreamSpace Activity
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 63 ICCUSA The leading networking Organization Between Ireland and the USA
hirty one years ago, few individuals realized that there was no Chamber of TCommerce representing Ireland in the United States and vice-a-versa to open the doors for US companies in Ireland. The decision took place to form the Ireland Chamber of Commerce at a time when Ireland’s unemployment was at over 20% and was basically an agricultural and tourist driven economy. Over the last decade, that has changed dramatically and the American investment in Ireland has been one of the driving forces. However, we all realize that by capitalizing on the most educated young people in Europe, opportunities would lie ahead. It is interesting to know now that Ireland is the 9th largest customer for American products and services. Added to this, there are equally the same number of Americans employed in Irish companies based in America, as there are Americans in companies based in Ireland. We would like to feel that we played some small part in this success story. Our objectives are: n provide a forum for the development of business relations between the United States and Ireland n encourage and facilitate a business exchange of information, ideas and expertise between Ireland and the United States n development of economic, commercial, financial and educational elationshipsr on both sides of the Atlantic Sir Michael W.J. Smurfit KBE n work closely with Tourism Ireland, Chambers Ireland, the US Chamber of Co-Founder and Commerce, other international chamber of commerces and governmental International Chairman organizations to promote trade, visits and conferences between the United States and the Ireland Maurice A. Buckley n support The ICCUSA Foundation’s Albert Schweitzer’s Leadership for Life, Co-Founder, President and CEO which hosted its 11th Annual International Youth Leadership Conference at Maynooth University, in Co. Kildare, Ireland, in July 2019. Please visit www.aschweitzer.org
OUR SISTER CHARITY: Albert Schweitzer’s Leadership for Life (Educational arm of ICCUSA) www.aschweitzer.org Executive Office OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS: 219 South Street, Suite 203 Chambers Ireland New Providence, NJ 07974 www.chambers.ie Tel: +1(908) 286-1300 US Chamber of Commerce Fax: +1(908) 286-1200 www.uschamber.com www.iccusa.org Tourism Ireland Email: [email protected] www.discoverireland.com European American Chamber of Commerce in the United States www.eacc-us.com
64 31st Annual American Celtic Ball Founding Charter Members
We thank our Founding Charter Members for their financial support that enables us to grow.
Tony Alvarez II Pat Doherty Bryan Marsal Brian O’Dwyer, Esq. Co-Founder & CEO Chairman Co-Founder & CEO Partner Alvarez and Marsal Harcourt Developments Ltd. Alvarez and Marsal O’Dwyer & Bernstien
Maurice A. Buckley Arthur H. French Joe McCullough Michael D. O’Halleran Co-Founder, President & CEO CEO Chairman President & CEO The Ireland Chamber- French Estates Oldcastle Products and AON Reglobal United States Distribution Oldcastle, Inc. Diarmuid Hogan Mark C. Pigott George W. Buckley President & CEO JP McManus Chairman & CEO Chairman, President & CEO Global Excess Partners, LLC Irish Businessman PACCAR Inc 3M And Ronan Keary Philanthropist Peter B. Quinn David Buckley Transaction Manager Retired President CBRE, Inc. Bob Miglani Ernst & Young, LLP Glanola North America, Inc. Senior Director Donald Keenan Pfizer Inc. Lewis Smoak John P. Cahill The Keenan Law Firm Ogletree Deakins Counsel William J. McMorrow Chadbourne & Parke John J. Kelly Chairman and CEO Sir Michael W.J. Smurfit, KBE Managing Partner Kennedy Wilson Co-Founder & International Donald R. Caldwell Hanover Stone Partners LLC Chairman Chief Executive Officer Matthew Mulcahy The Ireland Chamber- United States Cross Atlantic Capital Partners, Inc. Noel Kelly Senior VP of Business & Corporate Business Development Aquisitions Martin J. Sullivan, OBE John Conroy Director Covanta Energy Chairman & CEO Chief Executive Kentz Group Willis Global Solutions Merrion Capital Group Denis O’Brien F. Joseph Loughrey Chairman Dermot F. Desmond Retired Vice Chairman & Digicel Chairman President IIU (International Investment & Cummins, Inc. Underwriting) Ltd.
To become a Member, contact Mr. Maurice A. Buckley at +1(908) 286-1300. 31st Annual American Celtic Ball 65 2016 HONOREES Edward C. Wallace Shareholder and New York Co-Chairman, Greenberg Traurig Mary Davis Chief Executive Officer, Special Olympics International Thomas P. DiNapoli Comptroller of the State of New York
2018 2015 HONOREES William J. McMorrow 2018 HONOREES Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kennedy Wilson Patrick F. Coveney Kathleen A. Murphy Chief Executive Officer, Greencore Group plc President of Personal Investments, Fidelity Investments Kevin P. Conlin Anthony J. Orlando Chairman, President and CEO, Horizon BCBSNJ Director, Covanta Cathriona Hallahan Patrick James (Joe) Kennedy Managing Director, Microsoft Ireland Chairman, Ireland West Airport Knock Gerald Lawless Former Chairman, World Travel and Tourism Council 2014 HONOREES Chairman, Irish Business Network Kevin Cummings Honorary President, Jumeirah Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Investor’s Bank Kenneth C. Frazier Páraic Duffy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Merck & Co. Inc. Director General, Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Dr. Richard Moore Pearse Lyons Founder, Children in Crossfire Founder and President, Alltech Inc. Christina Noble 2017 HONOREES Founder, Christina Noble Children’s Foundation John A. Canning, Jr. Founder and Chairman, Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC 2013 HONOREES Sean Mulryan Colm McCloughlin Chairman and Group Chief Executive, Ballymore Group Executive Vice Chairman, Dubai Duty Free Niall Gibbons Gary McGann Chief Executive, Tourism Ireland Group CEO, Smurfit Kappa Group William P. Magee, Jr., DDS, MD Mark Pigott Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Operation Smile Chairman & CEO, PACCAR Inc Kathleen S. Magee Honorable Kingsley Kuku Co-Founder and President, Operation Smile Special Advisor to the President on Niger Delta Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme
2017 2016 2015
66 31st Annual American Celtic Ball 2012 HONOREES Mary McAleese President of Ireland Martin McAleese 2014 Member of Seanad Éireann Louise Phelan VP of Global Operations EMEA, PayPal Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley 2008 HONOREES Senior Advisor for Special Iniatives Peter Sutherland Office of Secretary of State Chairman, BP Plc & Goldman Sachs Intl. Tom Dreesen M. Laurent Beaudoin Comedian Chairman, Bombardier Robert E. Grady 2011 HONOREES Managing Director, The Carlyle Group JP McManus Liam O’Mahony Irish Businessman & Philanthropist CEO, CRH plc Edmund F. (Ted) Kelly Chairman, Liberty Mutual Group 2007 HONOREES John O’ Hurley Senator George J. Mitchell Actor & Philanthropist Chairman Global Board, DLA Piper John William Butler, Jr. 2010 HONOREES Partner Skadden, Arps,Slate, Meagher and Flom George W. Buckley E. Neville Isdell Chairman, President & CEO, 3M Chairman & CEO, The Coca - Cola Company Brian O’Dwyer Esq. F. Joseph Loughrey O’Dwyer & Bernstien, LLP President & COO, Cummins, Inc. Matt McCoy 2009 HONOREES Actor Thomas J. Donohue President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2006 HONOREES William J. Ryan Sir Michael W.J. Smurfit KBE Chairman, TD Banknorth, Inc. Chairman, Smurfit Kappa Group Alfred M. Rankin, Jr. Daniel J. Sullivan Chairman, President & CEO, NACCO Industries President & CEO, FedEx Ground The Duchess of Abercorn Thomas J. Gahan Patron, The Pushkin Trust CEO, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Jim Rogers Fionnula Flanagan Chairman, President & CEO, Duke Energy Actor
2013 2012 2011
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 67 2002 HONOREES Denis Leary Actor & Founder, The Leary Firefighters Foundation 2010 Edward J. Malloy President, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York 2005 HONOREES Denis O’Brien Richard Burrows Chairman, Communicorp Group Ltd. Chairman, Irish Distillers Ltd., Chairman, Special Olympics Director General, Pernod Ricard Martin J. Sullivan John G. Duffy COO & Vice Chairman, American Chairman & CEO, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods International Group, Inc. Mark C. Pigott Chairman & CEO, PACCAR Inc 2001 HONOREES Gabriel Byrne Laurence G. Crowley Actor Former Executive Chairman, The Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business, UCD Governor, Bank of Ireland 2004 HONOREES Neal F. Finnegan Sean P. Fitzpatrick Chairman, Citizens Bank of Massachusetts CEO, Anglo Irish Bank Corporation plc Thomas A. Reynolds III Charles P. Gallagher Capital Partner, Litigation Winston & Strawn Chairman & CEO, Gallagher Enterprises LLC Martin G. McGuinn 2000 HONOREES Chairman & CEO, Mellon Financial Corporation Chris de Burgh Jim Sheridan Irish Singer/Songwriter Producer, Director, Writer & Actor Thomas J. Moran President & CEO, Mutual of America 2003 HONOREES Thomas P. Mulcahy Dermot F. Desmond Group Chief Executive, Allied Irish Bank Chairman, IIU (International Investment & Underwriting) Ltd. Patrick J. Moore 1999 HONOREES Chairman, President & CEO, Smurfit-Stone Bernie Cahill Container Corporation Chairman, Aer Lingus Group Michael D. O’Halleran John T. Dillon President & CEO, Aon Corporation Chairman & CEO, International Paper Michael Flatley John T. Sharkey “Lord Of The Dance” Chairman & CEO, Kane, Saunders and Smart
2006 2005 2004
68 31st Annual American Celtic Ball 1998 HONOREES James F. McCann President, 1-800-Flowers Conan O’Brien Host of NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien
DISTINGUISHED GUEST OF HONOR Hon. George E. Pataki Governor of the State of New York 2001
1997 HONOREES H.S.H. Crown Prince Albert Crown Prince of Monaco 1992 HONOREES Donald E. Panoz Geraldine Fitzgerald Chairman Emeritus, Elan Corporation Irish-Born Actress Michael T. Reddy George D. Kennedy Chairman & CEO, EDS Global Securities Industry Group Chairman, IMCERA Group, Inc.
1996 HONOREES 1991 HONOREES Donald Patrick Brennan John J. Curley Former Chairman, Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Chairman & CEO, Gannet Company, Inc. J .W. Craig McClelland Brian Friel Chairman & CEO, Union Camp Award-Winning Irish Playwright Michelle Smith Ireland’s Olympic Triple Gold Medalist 1990 HONOREES John F. McGillicuddy 1995 HONOREES Chairman & CEO, Manufacures Hanover Trust Daniel E. Gill Regis Philbin Chairman & CEO, Bausch & Lomb Host of ABC’s Live with Regis and Kathie Lee Roma Downey Irish-Born Actress 1989 HONOREES Helen Hayes 1994 HONOREES First Lady of the American Theatre Patrick F. Brennan Dr. Anthony T. Ryan President & CEO, Consolidated Papers, Inc. Chairman & CEO, GPA Group Liam Neeson Dr. Michael W.J. Smurfit Irish-Born Actor Chairman & CEO, Jefferson Smurfit Group plc Hugh O’Brian Actor & Humanitarian DISTINGUISHED GUEST OF HONOR H.E. John Cardinal O’Connor 1993 HONOREES Archbishop of New York Richard Harris Irish-Born Actor James B. Malloy President & CEO, Jefferson Smurfit Corporation
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 69 Top of the Morning to You All
Save The Date
The 24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
Lotte New York Palace Hotel
Tuesday, March 17th, 2020
9:00 am to 11:30 am
Looking Forward to See You There
Thank you for your contributions in 2019
And your continued support
EIN: 11-2920242 DINNER CHAIRS
Sir Michael W.J. Smurfit International Chairman The Ireland Chamber of Commerce
Maurice A. Buckley Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer The Ireland Chamber of Commerce – United States
Arthur H. French Director The Ireland Chamber of Commerce – United States
Pat Kearney President ECO Systems International Ltd
31st Annual American Celtic Ball 71 ICCUSA Thanks
ICCUSA gratefully thanks the following supporters: n Mr. Moody McCarthy, Master of Ceremonies n Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging, Inc., for the audio and visual needs of the event n 1-800-FLOWERS, for donating the evenings, beautiful floral centerpieces and stage n Mr. Jeff Weiner, for the photography of the evening arrangements n Ms. Mairead Early, for her rendition of the n New York Orchestra Entertainment, for the music American and Irish National Anthems performed throughout the evening n Mr. Maurice A. Buckley and Mrs. Elsa N. Gutierrez n Accent Printing, for the creative design and printing for supporting the dinner of this year’s American Celtic Ball Dinner Journal n Ms. Victoria Kamouh, for her support through n Mr. Marc Mellon – Marc Mellon Sculpture Studio, the year for the design of the custom made award medals
ICCUSA gratefully thanks the following sponsors: n Mylan N.V. n University of Limerick Foundation n Kerry Group plc n The K Club n Smurfit Kappa Group n Ballymore Group n Arthur Cox
n U.S. Chamber of Commerce n Dublin Waste to Energy
n Dr. Carlos Moglianesi n Covanta n Mr. Martin J. Sullivan n Ms. Jean Alexander
72 31st Annual American Celtic Ball Congratulates Tonight’s Honorees Edmond Scanlon Executive Director and Group CEO, Kerry Group plc
Heather Bresch Chief Executive Officer, Mylan N.V.
Rose Hynes Chairman, Shannon Group plc Chairman, Origin Enterprises plc
Mervyn Greene Group Managing Director, The chq Building Director, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Kevin Schmiegel Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (Ret.) Chief Executive Officer, Operation Gratitude