Kilcullen Business Post Group completes IMI deal
The Kilcullen Business Post Group has completed the acquisition of the Irish Management Institute from University College Cork.
The company said the deal, which was announced last month, complements its existing portfolio.
It said it aligns with its "House of Brands" in its vision to deliver world-class content (BusinessPost.ie), experiences (iQuest.ie), insights (RedCResearch.ie), and executive education (IMI.ie) to the country's business and management community.
Enda O'Coineen, the publisher and CEO of the Kilcullen Business Post Group, said the company was delighted to officially welcome IMI, one of Ireland's most iconic business brands, to the Kilcullen Business Post Group.
"In the world that we live and operate in today, the only thing that is certain is change. Being agile, entrepreneurial, and dynamic is essential to thriving in this environment," he said.
"Recent months have been unprecedented in the global economy. Leaders are being asked to make decisions in the dark essentially. It is vital that they continue to educate themselves on this fast-changing world so that rapid decisions can be well informed," he said.
Under the terms of the deal, Shane O'Sullivan will continue as CEO of the IMI and plans are in place to invest further in the IMI senior leadership team.
Active recruitment is underway to build and grow the existing team. New board appointments are underway, and a refresh of the IMI Council is planned in the months ahead.
UCC will also continue to award IMI qualifications for at least two years as the business transitions and develops to grow not just in Ireland but internationally.
"Today marks an important and exciting new chapter in IMI's journey. This investment and strategic alignment provides a strong platform to expand our offering and deepen our impact," Shane O'Sullivan said.
"The world we operate in is becoming increasingly complex, shaped by global uncertainty and defined by rapid technological change, driven by AI. The need for learning has never been greater and has never had such a return on investment," he said.
"Leaders need to be more adaptive, more attuned to change, and more focused on empowering their people to succeed. At IMI, we are here to guide organisations in doing that and with the support of the Kilcullen Business Post Group our proposition will be more relevant than ever before," he added.
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