Pictured: Ian Hyland, President & CEO of Business & Finance Media Group, Seamus Hand, Managing Partner of KPMG Ireland, Frances Ruane, Chairperson of the Judging Panel and Terry Clune CEO, 2023 Business Person of the Year Winner.
The 2024 Business & Finance Awards in association with KPMG will take place on December 5th, 2024 at the Convention Centre in Dublin. The awards recognise excellence in business, social and political leadership across six categories and will feature the KPMG Business Person of the Year Award and the KPMG Company of the Year Award.
This year, we are excited to launch the expansion of our awards program with the introduction of The Leadership Forum - a network for C-suite executives, including past honourees and nominees, across a series of engagements to enable dialogue and sharing of insights, exploring where business can drive and assist economic and social initiatives and drawing on business leadership in the lead up to the 2024 awards.
Outstanding Contribution to Ireland Award
Champion trainer Willie Mullins will receive the 2024 Outstanding Contribution to Ireland Award at the 50th Annual Business & Finance Awards, in association with KPMG. This accolade celebrates his remarkable achievements and enduring impact on Irish culture and sport.
The TK Whitaker Award
The late Tony O’Reilly will be honoured with the 2024 TK Whitaker Award for his outstanding contribution to Ireland & public life at the 50th Annual Business & Finance Awards, in association with KPMG. Tony was lauded for his achievements as a world-class rugby player, business leader and catalyst of philanthropy. The award will be accepted by the O’Reilly family on the night.
Sutherland Leadership Award Gala
The Sutherland Leadership Gala, in association with KPMG took place on April 22nd, at O’Reilly Hall, University College Dublin.
Former US speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi travelled to Dublin to receive the prestigious Award, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to leadership and public life. Nancy served as the 52nd Speaker of the US House of Representatives and has been instrumental in advancing key policies in healthcare, climate change, economic reform, and has consistently promoted equality throughout her time in politics.
The Sutherland Leadership Award was established in 2018 with the support of the Sutherland Family to recognise outstanding international leaders who have embodied the values of one of Ireland’s and Europe’s finest leaders, Peter Sutherland.
2023 TK Whitaker Honouree
Renowned Actor and Golden Globe winner Gabriel Byrne accepted the 2023 TK Whitaker Accolade at this year’s Business and Finance Awards in association with KPMG. The award recognises his unique contribution to public life during an illustrious career spanning almost five decades.
Gabriel Byrne has starred in more than 100 feature films including Excalibur, Into the West, Little Women, The Usual Suspects and more. On Broadway, he received 3 Tony Award nominations and has twice won the Outer Critics Circle Award for his performances.
Commenting on being the recipient of the 2023 TK Whitaker Award, Gabriel Byrne said: “It is an honour to be chosen for the TK Whittaker award and to be aligned with such illustrious previous honourees.”
Gabriel Byrne
Look back at last year's awards
The 49th annual Business and Finance Awards in association with KPMG took place at Dublin’s Convention Centre Dublin in December 2023. Honourees included Dame Louise Richardson and Gabriel Byrne.
The awards were attended by Ireland’s business leaders, recognise excellence in business, social and political leadership.
2023 Sutherland Leadership Award
President of Carnegie Corporation and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford and the University of St. Andrews, Dame Louise Richardson, was honoured with the Sutherland Leadership Award at this year’s awards ceremony.
Dame Richardson is an Irish-born political scientist who has gained international repute for her extensive contributions to academia and public policy. Notably, she is the newly appointed President of Carnegie Corporation of New York and was the first female Vice Chancellor at the University of Oxford. During her tenure at Oxford, she played an instrumental role in the development of the life-altering Covid vaccine with AstraZeneca.
Commenting on being the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Leadership Award Dame Louise Richardson said: “I am absolutely delighted to receive this honour and very grateful to those who so generously nominated me. I very much look forward to celebrating the occasion with such an accomplished group of fellow Irishmen and women.”
Dame Louise Richardson
The Company of the Year Award
In association with KPMG
Glen Dimplex was awarded the prestigious Company of the Year award for their superb record in sustainable innovation and global expansion. This company has over 8000 employees and a presence in markets across 20 countries.
The judging panel noted that their strategic acquisitions, investment in digital technologies and strong commitment to ESG goals all exemplify their leadership in both product innovation and environmental responsibility.
Business & Finance Media Group’s Ian Hyland, Glen Dimplex CEO Fergal Leamy and KPMG Managing Partner Seamus Hand.
The Business Person of the Year Award
In association with KPMG
Terry Clune, CEO of CluneTech, was named Business Person of the Year. As the driving force behind CluneTech since its inception in 1996, Terry has propelled the company to unparalleled heights in fintech.
According to the judges, his unwavering dedication to ethical standards, corporate governance, and extensive CSR initiatives, supporting over 70 charities, demonstrates his profound sense of personal and social responsibility.
Business & Finance Media Group’s Ian Hyland, CluneTech CEO Terry Clune and KPMG’s Managing Partner Seamus Hand.
Congratulations to all our winners!
Our congratulations to all award winners and honourees who also included Fintech company Fenergo who won the Elevation Award, insurance group Aviva who won the Environmental, Social & Governance Award, recruitment company CPL who took home the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award and medical solutions producer Boston Scientific who received the FDI of the year Award.
Congratulations to all of our award winners who exemplify the very best in Irish business.
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