The finalists of the 2023 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year have been revealed.
The 24 finalists span a wide range of sectors including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, retail, consumer products, and engineering.
Collectively, the group of entrepreneurs and business leaders is already generating annual revenues of more than €700m and employing over 5,000 people.
This year’s list also includes the highest number of female finalists in the competition’s history.
Nominations
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year spokesman Roger Wallace said: “We received a record number of nominations for this year’s programme and the highest ever number of nominations for female entrepreneurs which we are delighted to see.”
“This year’s finalists represent a broad spectrum of industries, including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, retail, consumer products and engineering to name but a few.
“Our finalists come from diverse backgrounds and communities across Ireland north and south, showcasing the depth of entrepreneurial spirit and talent running through the island.”
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year
The finalists will compete across three categories – ‘Emerging’, ‘Established’ and ‘International.’
There will also be a special Sustainability Award presented to the finalist who is making the biggest contribution towards environmental sustainability through their business.
One overall winner will be selected as The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 at a gala awards ceremony in November.
The 2023 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists are:
Emerging
- Denis Collins of ActionZero
- Chris Kelly of EasyGo
- Rosie Connolly & Paul Quinn of 4TH ARQ
- Deirdre O’Neill & Helen O’Neill of Hertility
- Sam Moffett of Moffett Automated Storage
- Lauren Duggan, Fiona Parfrey & Aine Kilkenny of Riley
- Declan Wynne of Skanstec Engineering
- Ray Nangle & Geraldine Killian of The Lunch Bag
Established
- Ciaran Marron of Activ8 Solar Energies
- Douglas Adams of Connected Health
- John Desmond & John O’Callaghan of Cygnum Timber Frame
- Michael McCambridge of McCambridges
- David Beggs of Pure Pharmacy
- Sheena Bailey & Louella Morton of TestReach
- Lorraine Heskin of Gourmet Food Parlour
- Charles Cosgrave of Village Vets
International
- Andrew Woods of Catagen
- Abhilash Borana of Failte Solar
- Tom Keogh of Keogh’s Crisps
- Nick Keegan of Mail Metrics
- Brian Fahey of MyComplianceOffice
- Neil Skeffington of Novelplast
- Tom Walsh of Staycity
- Ted Wright of Writech Industrial Services Ltd
