UCC alumni ‘ready to help’ bring firms here

UCC alumni based in Silicon Valley are primed to help attract some of the best tech companies to Cork, according to the new president of the university.

Professor Patrick O’Shea told the monthly Cork Chamber business breakfast that he wanted to utilise 150,000 UCC graduates around the world as trump cards in getting industry leaders to establish a base in the Cork region.

“In Silicon Valley two weeks ago, I met some of the most highly accomplished alumni. They are ready to help Cork and Ireland,” he said.