Barry Kennedy is the CEO of Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) and is responsible for setting the strategy, objectives, goals and direction of the company. He is responsible for the overall centre and staff. He also owns modelling and setting of the company’s culture, values, and behaviour. He is responsible for building and leading the senior executive team and for allocating capital to the company’s priorities; for example, deciding where IMR spends its time and resources.
Over 15 years Directing and Leading Organisations both in MNC environments and new organisational start-ups from working in the following organisational roles:
Barry believed that Irish Manufacturing vitally needed a Centre of this type to support Manufacturing as technology is changing at such a rate that the Irish industry runs the risk of being left behind. It’s about engaging with the team in the centre and seeing what can be achieved.
Strategy
Leadership
Manufacturing Mgt
Research Programs