Face Forward

Declan is a 20-year finance sector veteran who has worked in many roles in the UK, Japan and, most recently, in Ireland where he's the MD of IG Ireland, Founded in 1974 and now, with offices in 14 countries and over 1000 staff, IG is a global leader in online trading.​ The 11 years he spent living and working in Japan as MD of Nichiai KK - a consultancy with extensive experience in helpdesk and graphic design/marketing operations - gave him a unique insight into Japanese culture and business.  In this edition of Inspiring Change Podcast, among other themes Declan Bourke, MD of IG Ireland touches on: Company values, how IG Ireland created its values and how leaders are bringing them to life for teams around the world.  The importance of communication and how, that can (and should) be both top-down and bottom-up  The critical role of leaders during times of change - and that's not just hierarchical leaders - "you don't need a title to be a leader", says Declan.