Davinia Conlan
AmCham Finance Committee Chair, City Country Officer, Citi Ireland
WHY IRELAND
Ireland continues to be a highly compelling destination for US companies, including Citi. Our 60 years of operations here attest to the unique advantages this country offers and to the US-Ireland partnership.
It's a story deeply rooted in Ireland's strategic, dynamic, and welcoming business environment, underpinned by stability and certainty. Today, Citi Ireland has nearly 3,000 colleagues from almost 70 nationalities working across banking, operations, technology, cybersecurity and risk management.
The government’s long-term pro-business policies make it an ideal platform for international growth. From Ireland, we support US companies expanding into Europe and beyond, while helping Irish and European companies scale globally, leveraging Ireland’s unique position as a bridge between the US and the EU.
A primary reason for our success here, shared by many US companies, is access to Ireland's exceptional workforce. We consistently benefit from a highly skilled, educated, and multilingual talent pool. For Citi, this deep expertise, has been instrumental in developing Ireland as a strategic hub for our global operations.
Our proactive engagement with Irish educational institutions provides a robust pipeline of future leaders, demonstrating Ireland’s commitment to fostering a workforce that meets the evolving demands of international business, ensuring we collectively stay ahead. I have personally seen real value in deepening these relationships.
Combined, this makes Ireland an ideal base for businesses, providing a solid foundation for long-term growth. For Citi, Ireland is home to our European headquarters and this year, we will move to our new European HQ on the North Quays in Dublin. Ireland is not just a location for us; it is a long-term strategic home.
Beyond the operational benefits, Ireland genuinely offers a fantastic quality of life. This vibrant environment is key not just for attracting but also for retaining top talent, ensuring employees find Ireland a great place to live, and work.
Ireland will and must continue its critically strategic role in facilitating two-way trade, investment, and financial flows between Europe, the US, and the rest of the world. We are actively investing to support both US clients establishing their European footprint here and Irish businesses expanding globally, including into the US market, for decades to come.
