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EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat 2026 Part One
This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Toronto as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Here, Bobby speaks to some of Ireland's most promising entrepreneurs and gets a sense of the business landscape from some of Canada’s most distinguished business minds.
May 16
42 min
Former Ireland international soccer legend Kevin Kilbane
As part of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat in Toronto, Bobby had the chance to chat with former Ireland soccer international, Kevin Kilbane, to talk life in Canada, the forthcoming FIFA World Cup, and more.
May 16
9 min
EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat 2026 Part Two
This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. You’ll hear from the likes of Colonel Chris Hadfield, Ontario resident and Irish footballing legend, Kevin Kilbane, Laura McCarthy of Drink Botanicals Ireland, Bobby Healy of Manna Air Delivery, and Jennifer Rock of Skingredients.
May 16
44 min
Goldy Hyder, President & CEO, Business Council of Canada
As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Business Council of Canada, about his role representing Canadian business leaders across the country and around the world.
May 16
8 min
Lessons from life on the ice with Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser
As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser. Hayley is considered one of the best female hockey players of all time. Canada’s all-time leading scorer, she has won seven world championships, made six Olympic appearances, and won five Olympic medals, four of them Gold.
May 16
5 min
In conversation with Chris Hadfield
Colonel Chris Hadfield is an astronaut, business leader, hi-tech entrepreneur, five-time bestselling author, and global speaker on leadership, change, and managing life. Having commanded the International Space Station and directed companies, he has deep experience with best practices and tactics on guiding teams through extreme circumstances of complexity and change. As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby spoke with Chris about his flying career, becoming a viral sensation, and more.
May 16
13 min
2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists Panel Two
As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby spoke with three people who have all been first movers and innovators in their field: - Laura McCarthy of Drink Botanicals Ireland - Bobby Healy of Manna Air Delivery - Jennifer Rock of Skingredients.
May 16
16 min
2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists Panel One
As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with some of this year's finalists involved in the medical and personalised care space: - Brian Shields of Neurent Medical - Dr Harriet Treacy of Beyondbmi - Danny Buckley of ADHD NOW.
May 16
13 min
Jay Klein, Founder & CEO of The PUR Company
Jay Klein is the Founder & CEO of The PUR Company Inc., where he leads a global brand committed to making simple, better-for-you substitutions – without compromising taste or quality. As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with him about the success of the business and more.
May 16
8 min
Frank O’Keeffe EY UK & Ireland Managing Partner
Joining Bobby, from Toronto, as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat was Frank O’Keeffe, EY UK & Ireland Managing Partner.
May 16
5 min
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