Share
West Cork is the Business
Jacqueline O'Donovan on being a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry
JACQUELINE O'Donovan OBE is the latest guest on the West Cork is the Business Podcast.
The managing director of O'Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd joins Southern Star MD Seán Mahon to chat about being a trailblazer in a male-dominated industry, why she comes to Goleen from London as often as she can, being rewarded an OBE as part of King Charles' 2023 honours, and why she has been able to revolutionise safety in London's waste industry.
Jaqueline’s father, Denis Joseph O’Donovan (Joe) left his native County Cork in the 1950’s with an ambition to build a successful business in London and true to his word, he set up a demolition company which evolved into a waste disposal business in the 1950’s.
With several depots in London the company continues to go from strength to strength and is recognised as a leading force in the industry in terms of innovation, sustainability, safety and best practice.
Jaqueline O’Donovan has been one of the leading figures in the UK waste-management and recycling industry for more than 36 years, has transformed the sector’s safety and sustainability practices and is recognised as an industry disruptor and trailblazing female business leader.
On each episode of West Cork is the Business, Seán Mahon MD of Southern Star Media talks to leading West Cork business people about success, spotting opportunities, challenges, what makes them tick, advice for others and building businesses in West Cork.
If you missed our recent episodes with Eugene Scally and Tim Houstoun, you can listen back by clicking here.
Stay tuned for future episodes, including next week's interview with Jacqueline O'Donovan of O'Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd.
More episodes
View all episodes
4. Brigitte Wagner-Halswick on running a pharmaceutical company from West Cork
33:29||Season 1, Ep. 4WELCOME back to the final episode of this series of West Cork is the Business.Our guest on this week's episode is the managing director and owner of Rowa Pharmaceuticals in Bantry, Brigitte Wagner-Halswick.Rowa was founded by Mrs Wagner’s late husband Roland, a German industrialist, and takes its name from his initials.Roland Wagner travelled to West Cork in 1959 planning to set up an Irish branch of his firm Rowa Wagner Germany, eventually settling on Bantry.When Roland Wagner died in 1979, his wife took over the company.It was a challenging time, but Mrs Wagner was determined the company would pull through, and Rowa now ranks among the top Irish companies, exporting to 80 countries worldwide.Rowa now employs 80 staff, the majority of whom are based locally, and Mrs Wagner stresses that the company is committed to remaining in the area.On each episode of West Cork is the Business, Seán Mahon MD of Southern Star Media talks to leading West Cork business people about success, spotting opportunities, challenges, what makes them tick, advice for others and building businesses in West Cork.If you missed our recent episodes with Eugene Scally, Tim Houstoun, and Jacqueline O'Donovan obe, you can listen back by clicking here.2. Global Shares ceo Tim Houstoun on running an international company from West Cork
37:10||Season 1, Ep. 2GLOBAL Shares ceo Tim Houstoun is the latest guest on the West Cork is the Business podcast.The Clonakilty-based company has had an impressive 18 months, having been acquired by JP Morgan in March 2022, before being crowned overall West Cork Business of the Year at the 2022 West Cork Business and Tourism Awards.Houstoun joins Seán to chat about the company's great successes, how he helped grow them into an international business from their West Cork base, and why local recognition and supporting local businesses is important.On each episode of West Cork is the Business, Seán talks to leading West Cork business people about success, spotting opportunities, challenges, what makes them tick, advice for others and building businesses in West Cork.If you missed last week's episode with Eugene Scally of Scally's Supervalu and The Clonakilty Park Hotel, you can listen back by clicking here.Stay tuned for future episodes, including next week's interview with Jacqueline O'Donovan of O'Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd.1. Eugene Scally on how he grew one of Ireland's best supermarkets
29:38||Season 1, Ep. 1A NEW Southern Star podcast, out today, will feature interviews with some of West Cork’s most successful business people. On each episode of West Cork is the Business, Seán Mahon, MD of Southern Star Media, talks to leading West Cork business people about success, spotting opportunities, challenges, what makes them tick, advice for others and building businesses in West Cork.The first episode is out today, with special guest Eugene Scally of Scally’s SuperValu in Clonakilty and The Clonakilty Park Hotel joining Seán to chat about his love of West Cork, why Clonakilty is a great place to do business, the importance of having a great team, and how he grew his Supervalu store into one of the most renowned in the country through hard work and high standards.Tim Houstoun, ceo of Global Shares, Jacqueline O’Donovan, managing director of O’Donovan Waste Disposal and Brigitte Wagner-Halswick, owner and managing director of Rowa Pharmaceuticals will also feature on future episodes.