‘Don’t be shy, be bold – especially when selling knowledge and skills’

Each week, we profile one of Ireland’s corporate leaders, tracing their career to date and exploring the lessons they have learned along the way. This week, we meet Barry Dillon of Tynan Dillon

Barry Dillon, director at Tynan Dillon Picture: Fergal Phillips

Barry Dillon is a director at accountancy firm Tynan Dillon. Established in 1952 by his father Sean Dillon and co-founder Pat Tynan, the firm comprises three separate companies in Dublin, Naas, Co Kildare and Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo. Tynan Dillon employs 40 people across the three locations. Barry Dillon is one of five company principals.

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