Henry Kissinger once described Sir Anthony O'Reilly as a "Renaissance man." The moniker fits. His legend extends from the rugby pitches of the world to the boardrooms of some of the world's most recognized companies. From 1979 to 1998, Sir Anthony served as Chairman and CEO of the H.J. Heinz Company. Today, he is Chairman of Eircom PLC and Waterford Wedgwood PLC, and CEO of Independent News & Media PLC. His global interests include hotels, properties, mining and natural resources. An original founder of the Ireland Funds, he has helped develop it into the country's leading philanthropic organization.
One of the world's most sophisticated businessmen, Sir Anthony demands an equally sophisticated banking experience. Through Ed Spector, Sir Anthony's private wealth advisor at Merrill Lynch, complex transactions involving global investments and finance are completed with ease and efficiency. But beyond that, Ed also delivers capital market strategies and expertise — from top-rated currency advice on foreign exchange, to renowned economic analysis, to creative insights on derivatives. At Merrill Lynch, we have what it takes to help our clients cross the goal line. And Sir Anthony should know — when it comes to scoring touchdowns, his records are unbroken.
