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An influential group of business leaders from across Northern Ireland have come together to launch the fifth year of the acclaimed Centre for Democracy and Peace Fellowship Programme.
Twenty-eight leaders from across Northern Ireland have been named as the newest cohort in the Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Fellowship Programme.
The Centre for Democracy and Peace has opened applications for its Fellowship Programme 2025-26 to address real-world challenges and equip Fellows with practical skills in complex decision-making, design thinking, and collaboration, which are essential for navigating today’s economic, political, and social landscape.
A group of leaders from the Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Fellowship Programme have designed a new initiative tackling the abuse and intimidation faced by political candidates in Northern Ireland. As part of the programme’s design thinking module, the team explored real-life challenges and developed solutions aimed at fostering a safer and more inclusive political environment.
Jane McCooey, Morgan Stanley, Class of 2025
In the busy corporate world of New York, Jane McCooey stands out — not just for her senior role at leading global financial services firm Morgan Stanley, but also for her passionate commitment to Northern Ireland’s future.
Leaders from across Northern Irish society are being shaped with the support of six corporate partners, who are inspiring and challenging them to make a greater impact on Northern Ireland society and contribute to building a brighter tomorrow.
Centre For Democracy and Peace chief executive Eva Grosman with Fellowship Programme partner representatives (from left) Stephen McKeown (Allstate), Gordon Parkes (NIE Networks), David Clements (Fujitsu NI), Darragh McCarthy (FinTrU), Nick Coburn (Ulster Carpets) and Peter Cunningham (Camlin Group) (Kelvin Boyes)