My Story So Far

‘Find a mentor who drives you and wants you to excel’ - Luke Creighan, food entrepreneur

To be successful in retail, you should never underestimate the power of listening, and the importance of being punctual, says Creighan, owner of the Natural Bakery and Cool Hand coffee roasters

Luke Creighan, owner of the Natural Bakery and Cool Hand coffee roasters: ‘When it comes to workplace politics, and the issues that can arise out of it, having the right people beside you, people whose opinion you value, is essential’. Picture: Matteo Tuniz @ MediaPro

Luke Creighan is the owner of the Natural Bakery, the bread and confectionery business, which has 11 branches across Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare. He also owns a Spar store in Dublin, and three Cool Hand coffee roasters in the capital.

Career goals and aspirations change in every way the longer you are in an industry or sector, and the more expertise you gather.

When I started out, I wanted to set up a successful business ...