Darragh`s profile
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Darragh`s profile
26 BUSINESS INSIGHT HIGH FLYERS [email protected] TUESDAY MARCH 8 2016 Appointments email [email protected] n Lars-Erik Aaroy has been appointed head of business at Charles Hurst Jaguar Land Rover in Belfast n Kirsty McManus has been appointed head of business development at Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry n Paul Fox has been appointed business development executive at Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry n Donal Laverty has joined Baker Tilly Mooney Moore as consulting partner n Stephen McConnell has been promoted to partner at Baker Tilly Mooney Moore Colourful world of market trading set Darragh on course for future In the spotlight this week is Darragh Cotter, managing director of Daly Park & Company recent years is that the ever increasing volume of paperwork which appears to go hand in hand with business nowadays is more of a hindrance than a help at times. What website or app could you not do without? As an accountant, business and statutory websites and apps are invaluable resources, however, I am not a big app user on a personal level. What was your first job? I learned the basics of business working from an early age, with lots of early starts, in my father’s retail and wholesale business (he was a market trader). The buying and selling and dealing and meeting with a whole host of colourful characters really developed my insight into the business world. What was the last book you read? I enjoy sports autobiographies. The most recent I’ve read was about Lance Armstrong, The Program: Seven Deadly Sins – My Pursuit of Lance Armstrong by David Walsh. What qualifications do you have? I have a degree in accountancy as well as a post-graduate diploma in advanced accountancy, both attained through the University of Ulster, Jordanstown. I subsequently qualified as a chartered accountant in 1997 and now am a fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland. What do you attribute your success to? I believe there is no substitute for hard work and attention to detail and endeavour to apply my skills to the best of my ability to the task in hand, no matter how small or large. How would you describe yourself to someone who’d never met you? I’ve asked this question of so many interviewees over the years and now I’m at a loss for words. I really enjoy my job and the people I meet and work with. While I am meticulous and take pride in my attention to detail, I What car do you drive? In my dreams I drive off into the sunset with my wife, Fiona, in a jet black Aston Martin DB8. In reality, to suit my young family, I drive a Volkswagen Tiguan. believe it’s important to be approachable and have a good sense of humour. Who do you look up to in business? I am constantly overawed by the sheer dedication and application of entrepreneurs I come across every day in business who strive to succeed no matter what adversities come their way. How do you get the best out of people who work for you? I am a firm believer in leading by example. A good work ethic and attitude will always pay dividends in any organisation. I see that every day within our team in Daly Park & Company. If you could change one thing about doing business in Northern Ireland, what would it be? It would have to be a drastic reduction in ‘red tape’. Our own experience and that of our clients over Tell us something interesting about yourself. Scuba diving off the coast of Cozumel, Mexico on my honeymoon was one for the bucket list. It was enjoyable to experience something a bit other-worldly but my feet have been planted firmly on the ground since. What’s your greatest passion outside work and family? I love a good course, golf course that is. I’m a keen golfer and a member of St Patrick’s Golf Course in Downpatrick. A weekly game of five-a-side football fulfils my competitive nature and keeps me on my toes. It would also be remiss not to mention my love of Manchester United FC.