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29 October, 2026
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We are delighted to bring you the 89th episode of the podcast series Everyday Business with Ciaran Foley, CEO of Re-turn
This podcast brings you insightful conversation between Aidan Donnelly and entrepreneurs and business owners/management with their own unique story to tell. A new episode of the series will be released biweekly. You can listen to 'Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly' via any of your usual podcast providers.
As Ireland accelerates its transition towards a more circular and sustainable economy, few leaders are more closely associated with one of the country's most significant environmental initiatives than Ciaran Foley, CEO of Re-turn. Combining more than three decades of experience in supply chain management, logistics, retail operations, and sustainability leadership, Ciaran is spearheading the organisation responsible for delivering Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme, a transformative programme designed to increase recycling, reduce litter, and drive meaningful environmental change nationwide.
Prior to joining Re-turn, he served as Managing Director of DHL Supply Chain Ireland, overseeing a business of almost 1,000 employees and leading the development of innovative, sustainable logistics solutions across multiple sectors. He also held senior leadership roles with Tesco Ireland, where he was responsible for critical supply chain and distribution operations.
Re-turn is the not-for-profit organisation appointed by the Irish Government to administer Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme, which was launched in February 2024. Re-turn works closely with producers, retailers, government agencies, and consumers to manage the nationwide system and support Ireland's environmental and recycling targets.
Under his leadership, Re-turn has delivered one of the largest behavioural change programmes ever introduced in Ireland. Just two years after launch, more than 2.5 billion drinks containers had been returned through the system, helping Ireland move from a recycling rate of approximately 49% for in-scope containers to an estimated rate of over 90%.
This is the 89th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’, featuring special guest, Ciaran Foley, CEO of Re-turn.
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The participants in this podcast have done so for the purpose of sharing their own individual business experiences. Some are clients of Davy and some are not. They have not received a gratuity or other payment for their time in making the Podcast. The views expressed throughout are their own.
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