Business & Finance

18/08/2025

Business & Finance is proud to announce Sia as our partner for the CFO 100 Index 2025.

Now in its latest edition, the Index recognises the top 100 Chief Financial Officers shaping the future of business across Ireland and the UK.

In association with Sia, this year’s Index shines a spotlight on CFOs whose leadership, foresight, and financial expertise continue to drive resilience, growth, and innovation.

As the role of the CFO becomes ever more pivotal in a rapidly evolving business landscape, we are delighted to celebrate these outstanding leaders together with our partners at Sia

14/08/2025

This week sees new and notable appointments at Addleshaw Goddard LLP, BT Ireland, and ONSIDE

This week sees new and notable appointments at the following organisations: Addleshaw Goddard, BT Ireland, and ONSIDE

13/08/2025

Louise Allen shares her journey from artist and entrepreneur to leading the Creative Futures Academy, a unique partnership between NCAD, UCD, and IADT, redefining creative education. As Director, she champions the power of culture, creativity, and lifelong learning.
Read more here: https://hubs.ly/Q03CyKTJ0

Louise Allen is the Director of Creative Futures Academy, a Higher Education Authority (HCI project) and partnership between the National College of Art and Design, University College Dublin, and the Institute of Art Design + Technology – offering courses for practicing artists and creative profes...

13/08/2025

"Many companies wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the migrant community. We can only maintain economic growth by supporting the same community. To close our borders would lead to reduction in scale in industry, and economic stagnation."

Corporate Allyship and the Business Case for Inclusive Migration, by Jeanne McDonagh (Open Doors Initiative)

The Open Doors Initiative helps marginalised groups access work through training, education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

13/08/2025

Celebrating Excellence: A Recap of the Business & Finance Awards 2024 Winners – Innovation Award

XOCEAN was awarded Innovation of the Year for its pioneering work in uncrewed marine data collection, redefining what’s possible in ocean mapping and offshore survey. With its fleet of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), XOCEAN provides safer, lower-emission, and cost-effective solutions to the offshore energy and environmental sectors.

This recognition validated their disruptive approach to technology and boosted visibility among global partners, investors, and talent.

Register Interest: https://hubs.ly/Q03Cw9fq0
Entries close 5th September

12/08/2025

Celebrating Excellence: A Recap of the Business & Finance Awards 2024 Winners – Elevation Award

Aimee Connolly, founder of Sculpted by Aimee, won the Elevation Award for her success in building one of Ireland’s fastest-growing beauty brands.
What began as a vision to create professional-quality, accessible cosmetics has evolved into an internationally expanding business grounded in Irish design and female entrepreneurship.

Winning the award marked a milestone in the brand’s journey and spotlighted the strength of Irish consumer innovation on a global stage.

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03Cjmq90
Entries close 5th September

11/08/2025

Hillary Rodham Clinton to Receive the Sutherland Leadership Award

Business & Finance is honoured to announce that Hillary Rodham Clinton will be given the 2025 Sutherland Leadership Award. The award will be presented in association with KPMG at the Business & Finance Leadership Awards on Thursday, 11 December at the Convention Centre Dublin.

Secretary Clinton has held some of the highest offices in American public life—as First Lady, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and the first woman to lead a major U.S. political party’s presidential ticket.

A global advocate for equality, she has championed women’s rights for decades, including her landmark speech at the 1995 UN Conference in Beijing, where she declared: “Human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights.”

This honour recognises her legacy of leadership, her commitment to democracy, and her lasting impact on public life worldwide.

Read more in the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q03C4nsy0

11/08/2025

Celebrating Excellence: A Recap of the Business & Finance Awards 2024 Winners – DEI Award

Workday won the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award for its ongoing commitment to building an inclusive workplace and advancing equity across all levels of the organisation. A global leader in enterprise cloud applications, Workday has made DEI a core business priority through internal programmes, community partnerships, and transparent metrics.

The recognition affirmed Workday’s belief that culture and inclusion drive business success, employee satisfaction, and innovation.

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q03C4d-y0
Entries close 5th September

07/08/2025

This week’s leadership update features appointments across several key sectors, including financial services, telecoms, higher education, insurance, and tech.
New roles were announced at State Street, Three Ireland, University of Galway, Soarvo, Hiscox Ireland, Fairstone Ireland, and the National Association of Convenience Stores.

Catch the full round-up here: https://hubs.ly/Q03BNX3h0

New appointments at State Street, Three Ireland, University of Galway, Soarvo, Hiscox, Fairstone Ireland, and the US National Association of Convention Stores.

07/08/2025

Hillary Rodham Clinton to Receive the Sutherland Leadership Award

Business & Finance is honoured to announce that Hillary Rodham Clinton will be presented with the 2025 Sutherland Leadership Award. The award ceremony will take place in association with KPMG at the Business & Finance Leadership Awards, on Thursday, 11 December, at the Convention Centre in Dublin.

A pioneering figure in global leadership, Secretary Clinton served as First Lady of the United States, a U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and became the first woman to lead a major party’s presidential ticket. Throughout her distinguished career, she has been a steadfast champion of democracy and women’s rights. This award recognises her enduring impact.

Learn more about her remarkable achievements:
https://hubs.ly/Q03BK0_p0

06/08/2025

This year’s Business & Finance Awards are taking place on 11 December 2025 at the Convention Centre, Dublin.

Take a look back at previous winners of the Business Person of the Year category, and what it meant for them to receive this award, in association with KPMG.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q03BvxvS0

Business Person of the Year is part of the prestigious Business & Finance Awards recognition programme, in association with KPMG.

06/08/2025

Whether visible or invisible, 22% of people in Ireland identify as having a disability. Yet barriers to meaningful employment persist.
The Open Doors Initiative helps marginalised groups access work through training, education, employment, and entrepreneurship.

Read more on how we can challenge disability employment gaps in Ireland: https://hubs.ly/Q03BvrPr0

The Open Doors Initiative helps marginalised groups access work through training, education, employment, and entrepreneurship.