Jim Clerkin, an Irish America Business 100 keynote speaker and one of Northern Ireland’s most successful overseas businessmen, was honored with a special diaspora award by Northern Irish Connections ahead of the Belfast International Homecoming conference in October. Rostrevor-born Clerkin (right), president and CEO of Moët Hennessy North America, was … [Read more...] about Jim Clerkin Receives Spirit of the Diaspora Award in Northern Ireland
Jim Clerkin
Mothers of Influence
A sampling of quotes from men interviewed in Irish America over the past 30 years on the impact that their Irish mothers had on their lives. Hotelier John FitzPatrick “Dad was very successful but he wouldn’t have been a success without Mum. She was a great mother but she also helped him with the business. Where did I learn about interior design? I used to follow Mum around … [Read more...] about Mothers of Influence
Moët Hennessy’s Jim Clerkin
From County Down to downtown Manhattan, Jim Clerkin has moved around, and systematically up, in the world. After a career in the alcoholic beverage industry, he’s landed the top position in Moët Hennessy in North America. Now that he’s there, his goal is to help others do the same. Jim Clerkin has had a relationship with Hennessy since before he was born. His father’s drink … [Read more...] about Moët Hennessy’s Jim Clerkin