Irish contributions to American history received a special recognition this week. The 150th anniversary of connecting the First Transcontinental Railroad was commemorated in a two-day celebration in Utah May 9 and 10 at Promontory Point, the state landmark where the Golden Spike connecting the track’s east and west branches was struck on May 10, 1869. The railroad was six years … [Read more...] about Striking Gold – Transcontinental Railroad Turns 150
Industry
New Jobs for Kerry
Irish fintech company Fexco is creating 175 jobs over the next three years at its headquarters in Killorglin, County Kerry. The jobs will be in the areas of information, communication technology, software development, and sales as part of the payment firm’s expansion strategy. The 175 new jobs will add to the existing staff of 2,300 working across Fexco’s Irish and … [Read more...] about New Jobs for Kerry
Stephen Cross
Dr. Stephen E. Cross is the executive vice president for research of the Georgia Institute of Technology, one of America’s top research universities, which occupies 400 acres in the heart of the city of Atlanta and also has a base in Ireland. Georgia Tech Ireland was officially opened in 2006 at the IDA Business and Technology Park, Athlone. Established by Georgia Tech … [Read more...] about Stephen Cross
Michael Walsh
With over 20 years of experience in the technology and financial services industries, Michael Walsh is president and chief executive officer of Visa's CyberSource Corporation. Michael joined CyberSource in 1998, prior to Visa's acquisition of the company. He took over North American sales in 2000, and in 2004 was named senior vice president of Global Sales & Services. After … [Read more...] about Michael Walsh
Susan Ungaro
Susan Kelliher Ungaro was appointed President of the James Beard Foundation in April 2006. Prior to joining the Foundation, Ungaro was editor-in-chief of Family Circle magazine for 12 years and celebrated her 25th anniversary at the publication in 2001. During her tenure at Family Circle, the magazine received numerous awards, including the National Magazine Award and a Sigma … [Read more...] about Susan Ungaro