‘When you think you’re the best, look for someone to learn from’

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 Denis Canty of McKesson

Denis Canty, vice-president, McKesson Picture: Cathal Noonan

Denis Canty is vice-president of technology labs at healthcare company McKesson. Headquartered in San Francisco, McKesson employs 78,000 people globally, including 13 countries in Europe. The company set up its Irish operation in 2001. Canty is based in Cork, where he leads McKesson’s developer and innovation platform services.

Tell us about your career to date.

I am a customer-centric technologist with 15 years’ experience in multinational and start-up environments. I hold a degree ...