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<p>Ashley McDonnell | CEO of VYKO, Ireland’s First Luxury Group<br>4 June 2026 - What does it take to scale Irish heritage into a global luxury powerhouse?</p><p>UCD CEMS Masters in Management alumna Ashley McDonnell built an elite career with LVMH, Dior and Puig before returning home to found VYKO, Ireland’s first luxury group. In this conversation, she breaks down how she is applying international brand strategy to elevate local design, bridge the gap between emotional desirability and commercial viability, and capture the global luxury traveller market.</p><p>Listen now to discover how Ireland is redefining its position in the premium global marketplace.</p></div>

S6 Ep13: Inside healthcare giant CVS

The ‘UCD Business Impact’ Podcast from UCD College of Business features thought leaders from the world of academia and industry discussing the most compelling issues affecting our lives from a business perspective.


These conversations will offer insight, spark curiosity and challenge you to rethink how you do business in a changing world.


Hosted by Emmet Oliver, financial editor and journalist; and lecturer at UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business.