The Sunday Interview: David Beirne, managing director, UPMC

The GAA fan and UPMC Ireland managing director promises the giant healthcare operator won’t be a hurler on the ditch as it lends its expertise to the health service here

David Beirne at Aut Even Hospital, a 70-plus-bed private hospital in Kilkenny, which UPMC has acquired. Photo: Dylan Vaughan

In brief:

Name and role: David Beirne, managing director UPMC Ireland, senior vice-president UPMC International

Lives: Glenmore, Co Kilkenny

Age: 48

Family: Married to Esther, with two boys and a girl

My Working Day: I like to wake up early and I am generally tuned in for 8am. This gives me a good start to the day and follow-through to communicate with my international colleagues well into the evening.

My Perfect Weekend: An Indian takeaway ...