Media and Marketing
Adrian Flannelly: Irish Radio Network USA & Flannelly Promotions Ltd
Described as "the Dean of Irish Radio in the US" by the New York Daily News; "a promoter of incredible charm and energy" by New York Newsday; "an entertainer, a lobbyist and an entrepreneur" by The Irish Times and "an avuncular host" by The New York Times, Adrian Flannelly has been a major force on the Irish cultural and political scene in the US since 1970.
Anne Sweeney: Disney Media Networks
Since taking on the roles of co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of Disney-ABC Television Group, Anne Sweeney has been named the "Most Powerful Woman in Entertainment" by the Hollywood Reporter, one of the "50 Most Powerful Women in Business" by Fortune, and one of the "World's 100 Most Powerful Women" by Forbes.
Brian P McAndrews: APS, Microsoft
After the August 2007 Microsoft acquisition of aQuantive Inc, one of the fastest growing global digital marketing companies in the world, Brian P McAndrews, then CEO and director of aQuantive, was appointed senior vice-president of the Advertising & Publisher Solutions Group (APS), Microsoft Corp.
Dave Fitzgerald: Fitzgerald and Co
In 1983, Dave Fitzgerald set up Fitzgerald and Co, his own advertising agency, in Atlanta. Today, it is under IPG's McCann Worldgroup and is one of the top full-service advertising and marketing agencies in the US.
Dennis Swanson: Fox Television Stations
There have been a number of highlights in Dennis Swanson's 40-year television and radio career. Currently president of station operations for Fox Television Stations, he has won many awards, both for his journalism and philanthropic work, and was the man responsible for giving Oprah Winfrey her first daytime talk show.
Frank Comerford: WNBC
Frank Comerford was named president and general manager of NBC 4HD in July 2002. He was promoted to that position after serving as executive vice-president of sales and marketing for the NBC Television Stations division since 1999.
John Dooner: McCann-Erickson Worldgroup
As chairman and chief executive officer of McCann-Erickson Worldgroup, John Dooner has led the company in its transformation from a leading global advertising agency to one of the largest and fastest-growing integrated marketing communications organisations.
John P Nallen: News Corporation
John Nallen is the executive vice-president of finance at News Corporation and a member of its Office of the Chairman. News Corporation is one of the largest global media companies in the US.
Larry Page and Sergey Brin: Google
Google was co-founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in a friend's garage while they were students at Stanford University and, since its inception in 1997, the search engine has made the two young men billionaires.
Maura Breen: Verizon
Maura Breen is senior vice-president and general manager of the New York region of Verizon Communications, the broadband and telecommunications company. Since the 52-year-old was appointed to the position in March 2006, she has been responsible for all operations, sales and marketing for the state.
William Cunningham: Dan Klores Communications
William Cunningham joined Dan Klores Communications (DKC) in January 2006. DKC was established in 1991 and is currently the fifth largest independent public relations firm in the US. In the past few years the company has experienced significant growth, both in billings and in the number of employees, going from 35 to 140 public relations and marketing professionals.
