Gordon D’Arcy tells conference agility is vital in both business and on the pitch [Video]

Former Irish rugby legend Gordon D’Arcy has said playing high level sport was similar in many ways to running a business.

The former Leinster player was speaking at the Guaranteed Irish CEO Alumni event which brings together Ireland’s top business leaders for a day of networking.

Held at Euronext and hosted by journalist Sarah Carey, the event featured two engaging panels and the much-anticipated launch of the Sustainability Roadmap, in partnership with KPMG.

Guaranteed Irish is a not-for-profit organisation championing businesses based in Ireland since 1974

The theme “The Need for Agility in a Fragile Business World,” discussed the importance of adaptability in today’s rapidly shifting economy.

A panel discussion was held with high-profile leaders from the business and sports world including D’Arcy, Fiona Mathews, MD of Applegreen and Paul Rellis, CEO of Viatel Technology Group.  

D’Arcy told the discussion agility was always needed with a focus on teamwork – as no decisions are made in …