Several IoD Ireland members have been shortlisted for this year's Business Post Leadership Awards. The prestigious awards celebrate exceptional leadership, innovation and impact across Irish business and society.
The Business Post Leadership Awards, now in their third year, honour visionary executives, rising leaders, and changemakers who demonstrate innovation, integrity, and influence in their fields. Each year, nominees are carefully evaluated based on their achievements, leadership style, and lasting contributions. Award categories highlight innovation, mentorship, social responsibility, and transformative leadership, ensuring that each honouree reflect the values and diversity of modern leadership. IoD Ireland is delighted to be a Partner of the CEO of the Year - Small Business award category at the upcoming Business Post Leadership Awards on 12th November 2026.
Congratulations
The following IoD members have been shortlisted inn the below Business Post Leadership Award categories.
Social Impact Leader of the Year Category
- Jim Clarken, Chief Executive Officer, Oxfam Ireland.
Chief Information Officer / IT Leader of the Year Category
- Damien McCallion, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer & Deputy CEO, HSE.
CEO of the Year - Medium Business Category
- Jim Clarken, Chief Executive Officer, Oxfam Ireland
- Joe O'Carroll CDir, Chief Executive Officer, Gresham House
- Tony Delaney, Chief Executive Officer, SYS Financial.
CEO of the Year - Small Business & Start-ups Category
- Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE, Chief Executive Officer, ODPR Ltd.
We wish all shortlisted IoD members the very best of luck and look forward to celebrating their achievements at the awards ceremony.
For more information on the awards, visit the Business Post Leadership Awards website.
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