Name: Dan Flinter.

Age: 48.

Family: Married to Joan. They have three children.

Education: After attending Athy CBS in Co Kildare, he went to University College, Dublin, where he completed a masters degree in economics.

Career: Joined the IDA as a researcher in the planning division in 1973. Worked as a senior economist, departmental manager for the information technology section, head of planning, and director of overseas investment. Became chief executive of Forbairt in 1994 and was appointed chief executive of Enterprise Ireland last year.

Interests: Theatre, Gaelic football - a keen follower of the Lilywhites - and reading.

Why he is in the news: Enterprise Ireland has produced its first end of year statement, showing an increasing contribution to the economy from Irish-owned business.