Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards

🏆 The Inaugural Business Post Leadership Awards took place on November 7th and we want to thank everyone involved for making it such a wonderful night. We would especially like to thank our Headline Sponsor - Grant Thornton Ireland - and of course our Charity Partner, Trócaire , as well as all of you who entered, nominated and attended, your support has helped us shine a light on those leaders whose exceptional achievements have made a profound impact on their staff, customers, clients, and communities. 👏 Join us in taking a look back at the highlights of the night and in congratulating our worthy winners! #BPleadershipAwards24 #IrishBusinessLeadership

And that’s a wrap on the inaugural Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards in partnership with Grant Thornton Ireland! 🎉 Congratulations to all our winners and nominees—your achievements are an inspiration to us all. A special thank you to our main partner, Grant Thornton Ireland, our Charity Partner, Trócaire, and our Partner Ireland's Blue Book for making this evening possible. Many thanks to our guests, thank you for joining us tonight to celebrate excellence in Irish leadership. We look forward to seeing you again in 2025! #BPLeadershipAwards24

🏆 We are honoured to present the Special Achievement Award to Anne O'Leary, Head of Meta Ireland, at the Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards, in partnership with Grant Thornton Ireland. Anne’s career is marked by her dedication to diversity, inclusion, and the transformative power of technology. With over 25 years in senior leadership roles, Anne’s impact resonates far beyond her work, inspiring others in Ireland and beyond. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Anne! 🌟 #BPLeadershipAwards24

🏆 Congratulations to Robert Whelan, founder and Managing Director of Rockwell Financial Management, winner of the CEO of the Year Award for Small Business at the Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards, in partnership with Grant Thornton Ireland! With a commitment to client care and industry innovation, Robert leads a firm managing over €300 million in assets for more than 5,000 clients. His dedication to excellence and community impact makes him a truly deserving winner. Well done, Robert! 👏 #BPLeadershipAwards24

🏆 Congratulations to Brian Fahey, CEO of MyComplianceOffice, for winning the CEO of the Year Award for Large Business at the Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards, in partnership with Grant Thornton Ireland! Brian’s journey from a vision to a global player in compliance technology is a remarkable story of leadership and dedication. Investing heavily in R&D and fostering a supportive culture, he has positioned MCO as a global leader in the financial services industry. Fantastic work, Brian! 🌍 #BPLeadershipAwards24

🏆 A big congratulations to Lorraine Heskin, CEO and founder of Gourmet Food Parlour, winner of the CEO of the Year Award for Medium Business at the Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards, in partnership with Grant Thornton Ireland Starting from a single restaurant in 2006, Lorraine’s vision has expanded Gourmet Food Parlour to nine locations across Ireland, becoming a trusted leader in catering and hospitality. We also recognise Colm O'Farrell, CEO of The Deluxe Group, with a Highly Commended mention for his visionary leadership in the fit-out industry. Bravo to Lorraine and Colm! 🎉 #BPLeadershipAwards24

It's showtime! Best of luck to our CEO Redmond and all the other nominees in the 'CEO of the Year' category at the inaugural Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards. Corlytics Gourmet Food Parlour Be Kingdom Kind Statkraft The Deluxe Group #LeadershipExcellence #MedTech #IrishBusiness

𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! The OKC team is cheering on our Managing Director, Mary O'Kennedy, as she joins an esteemed group of finalists at the Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards in the CEO of the Year: Small Business category. We couldn’t be prouder of Mary’s achievements and the inspiring leadership she brings to OKC every day. Mary, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition – we’re all behind you tonight! Best of luck from the entire OKC team! https://lnkd.in/eDatmHTK

🏆 Congratulations to Louise McKeever, CIO at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, winner of the Chief Information Officer/IT Leader of the Year Award at the Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards, in partnership with Grant Thornton Ireland! With over 25 years in ICT, Louise has been instrumental in driving digital transformation within her department, overseeing projects that support critical EU and national funding programmes. Her leadership exemplifies the power of technology in public service. Fantastic work, Louise! 🌐 #BPLeadershipAwards24

🏆 Celebrating Neil Pope of HN, this year’s Chief Marketing Officer of the Year at the Business Post Leadership Excellence Awards, in partnership with Grant Thornton Ireland Neil’s strategic leadership has brought impactful change, using innovative AI-based solutions to support the HSE and drive brand recognition. His people-focused approach and dedication to operational excellence set a high standard in the industry. Congratulations, Neil! 🎉 #BPLeadershipAwards24