Fred Smyth
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Bridgene Keeley
For the last 27 years, Fred has been a source of trustworthy and straight talking advice. Our Company dealings with Fred began in 1993 when we purchased the then roadhouse Corrs Corner. As our Company grew and Fred progressed to more Senior roles he always kept in touch and took a genuine interest in how the business was progressing. Every business faces times of crisis whether its considering the direction the business should take or circumstances outside the businesses control that impact on its progress. At such times a mentor is invaluable and Fred has always been there for us, either for an informal chat of reassurance or asking the challenging questions that make us think more deeply or consider alternative pathways. To us, as a family business, relationships are so important and knowing that you have someone external who not only understands your business but supports you even during the worst of times is invaluable. Fred has many years of business and banking expertise and I have no doubt we will be calling on him once again in the near future.
Bridgene Keeley
For the last 27 years, Fred has been a source of trustworthy and straight talking advice. Our Company dealings with Fred began in 1993 when we purchased the then roadhouse Corrs Corner. As our Company grew and Fred progressed to more Senior roles he always kept in touch and took a genuine interest in how the business was progressing. Every business faces times of crisis whether its considering the direction the business should take or circumstances outside the businesses control that impact on its progress. At such times a mentor is invaluable and Fred has always been there for us, either for an informal chat of reassurance or asking the challenging questions that make us think more deeply or consider alternative pathways. To us, as a family business, relationships are so important and knowing that you have someone external who not only understands your business but supports you even during the worst of times is invaluable. Fred has many years of business and banking expertise and I have no doubt we will be calling on him once again in the near future.
Bridgene Keeley
For the last 27 years, Fred has been a source of trustworthy and straight talking advice. Our Company dealings with Fred began in 1993 when we purchased the then roadhouse Corrs Corner. As our Company grew and Fred progressed to more Senior roles he always kept in touch and took a genuine interest in how the business was progressing. Every business faces times of crisis whether its considering the direction the business should take or circumstances outside the businesses control that impact on its progress. At such times a mentor is invaluable and Fred has always been there for us, either for an informal chat of reassurance or asking the challenging questions that make us think more deeply or consider alternative pathways. To us, as a family business, relationships are so important and knowing that you have someone external who not only understands your business but supports you even during the worst of times is invaluable. Fred has many years of business and banking expertise and I have no doubt we will be calling on him once again in the near future.
Bridgene Keeley
For the last 27 years, Fred has been a source of trustworthy and straight talking advice. Our Company dealings with Fred began in 1993 when we purchased the then roadhouse Corrs Corner. As our Company grew and Fred progressed to more Senior roles he always kept in touch and took a genuine interest in how the business was progressing. Every business faces times of crisis whether its considering the direction the business should take or circumstances outside the businesses control that impact on its progress. At such times a mentor is invaluable and Fred has always been there for us, either for an informal chat of reassurance or asking the challenging questions that make us think more deeply or consider alternative pathways. To us, as a family business, relationships are so important and knowing that you have someone external who not only understands your business but supports you even during the worst of times is invaluable. Fred has many years of business and banking expertise and I have no doubt we will be calling on him once again in the near future.
Experience
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Kernel Capital
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Ireland
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venture Partner
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Feb 2022 - Present
Kernel capital, is one of the largest sources of equity finance for technology companies on the island of Ireland. Through it’s strategic alliance with Bank of Ireland, and a wide range of institutional investors it delivers a wide access to funding and expertise for all stages of company growth. The team based in Cork, Belfast and Dublin, leverage an extensive network to enable portfolio companies to recruit the highest calibre people, to break into new international markets and to generate revenues of scale. Show less
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FS Consulting
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Belfast Metropolitan Area
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Owner
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Include Youth
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non Executive Director
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Jul 2018 - Present
Include Youth is a regional rights-based charity for young people in or leaving care, from disadvantaged communities providing support to improve their employability and personal development Include Youth is a regional rights-based charity for young people in or leaving care, from disadvantaged communities providing support to improve their employability and personal development
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Northern Ireland Guardian Ad Litem Agency
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non Exec Board Member
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2023
Member of Main Board ,Information &Governance and Audit Committee Chair of Audit Committee Member of Main Board ,Information &Governance and Audit Committee Chair of Audit Committee
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Bank of Ireland
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Ireland
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Mid Corporate
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Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
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Head Of Commercial Finance
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Feb 2015 - Feb 2020
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Regional Business Manager NI
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
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Head Of Branches NI
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Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
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Regional Director of Corporate & Business Banking
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
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Simon Community Northern Ireland
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United Kingdom
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice Chair
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Jan 2010 - Nov 2017
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Education
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2021 - 2021
The Corporate Governance Institute
Diploma (Distinction), Governance -
2014 - 2016
Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
Diplomas in Strategy, Innovation & Change -
Institute of Chartered Accountants In Ireland
FCA -
Queen's University Belfast
Diploma, Accounting -
1981 - 1984
Queen's University Belfast
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics -
The Institute of Directors
Diploma in Company Direction, Strategy and governance -
2021 - 2021
University College Dublin Professional Academy
Diploma, Digital Transformation
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