In this episode of the NI Business Podcast, we feature Kieran McCormack — registered nurse and managing director of the Balmoral Group, which includes Balmoral Healthcare and Balmoral Home Care. With over 17 years in nursing and a passion for values-driven leadership, Kieran shares how he successfully transitioned from frontline healthcare to running a leading care business in Northern Ireland.
Kieran opens up about the challenges of managing a saturated healthcare market, balancing operational leadership with personal values, and driving innovation in home care services. He reveals lessons on resilience, consistency, and building a trusted team, offering insights for healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders navigating complex industries.
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In this episode of the NI Business Podcast we feature Tony Ward. Tony is the founder and Managing Director of Cornerstone Technologies, a specialist training company serving the automotive repair industry across the UK and Ireland. With nearly a decade of growth, Tony has built Cornerstone into a leading provider of advanced repair and safety training, helping technicians, insurers and manufacturers work smarter, safer and more sustainably. Drawing on lessons from years of trial, collaboration and resilience, Tony emphasizes the power of partnerships and continuous learning in business. As Cornerstone marks its 10th anniversary, Tony’s focus is firmly on expansion into Europe, innovation in sustainable repair practices, and developing the next generation of skilled automotive professionals.

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In this episode of the NI Business Podcast we feature Aideen Duggan. Aideen is the founder and director of Keenan Recruitment, a Belfast based recruitment agency established in 2013 and named in honour of her grandfather. With over two decades of experience in recruitment, Aideen has built a business known for connecting people with meaningful careers across sectors including health, HR, logistics and sales. Her latest venture, Rec Direct, has quickly become Northern Ireland’s leading Rec2Rec division, recruiting recruiters for other agencies. Aideen credits her success to resilience, continuous learning and openness to feedback - values inspired by her entrepreneurial family. Looking ahead, she plans to expand Keenan Recruitment with new divisions while continuing to make a positive impact on Northern Ireland’s employment landscape.