Women Mean Business (WMB)

“It has been the greatest privilege to lead IBM Ireland for the past four years. The Ireland business is on a strong growth trajectory and I am particularly proud of the culture that we have built together," says Deborah Threadgold. Deborah has been promoted to a new role as Vice President of Cross-Brand Technology Sales, IBM UK & Ireland. Here at WMB, we wish her continued success – Deborah is a fantastic role model, especially in the area of #technology leadership with strong DE&I values. And last year, she received WMB's Businesswoman Award in recognition of these values. #GenderDiversity

"As someone who is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in the tech sector, I believe that real, lasting change begins with individuals who are willing to challenge the status quo," says Rebecca Keenan, Solutions Director & Head of Intelligent Automation Expleo Group. Rebecca was recently presented with the Fidelity Investments WMB Woman in Technology Award. Read on>> https://ow.ly/pVcr50U16Ci

Coming Home – #SoulSpace’s annual flagship event at the National Concert Hall is taking place this Sunday (November 10th) – I can, I am and I will – Soul Space. Find out more here>> https://ow.ly/a50950U15Yu

WMB News – This week we hear from Rebecca Keenan, Expleo Group who is recipient of the Fidelity WMB Woman in Technology Award; Congrats to IBM’s Deborah Threadgold as she is promoted to VP, Cross-Brand Technology Sales, IBM UK & Ireland; Amanda Nelson announces Vodafone Business ‘Your business Can’ small business award winners, JANDO | B Corp™; Lotts & Co; TheFarmhouse.ie and SOS Cookies. Great happenings at Future Planet with the Cork launch of the Handbook for Sustainable Business – ‘The Customer is the Planet’. It’s also fantastic to see four female engineering students from Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Limerick win Siemens Innovative Student of the Year Award. WMB – It’s all about Woman! https://lnkd.in/dy9uTwb

Three in four workers in Ireland (74%) say there is an issue with discrimination in their workplace, a new survey by Matrix Recruitment Group has found. Of those, one third (33%) have personally experienced discrimination and a quarter (27%) have witnessed and experienced discrimination at work. Read on>>https://ow.ly/BciS50TRveG

WMB News on Mondays: Enterprise Ireland HPSU Announces Heidi Davis, CEO, Peri ‘Founder of the Year 2024’; Kemmy Business School releases study on ‘Perceptions and Motivations of Future Leaders’; AIB’s Geraldine Casey Announces 40M Network Investment; Joyce Fitzharris is new Chairperson of BioPharmaChem Ireland; Marie Doyle is appointed British Irish Chamber of Commerce President; Shona Jago-Curtis & Fiona Hanna unveil new Jago Communications brand; and youth entrepreneurship is celebrated through Annamai Condon & Clodagh Desmond recent European win Foróige! WomenMeanBusiness.com – It’s all about women!

Today, Friday 18th October, is World Menopause day. To mark the day, university researchers have revealed that menopause remains a hidden and taboo subject in the workplace. The study – Menopause in the workplace – is based on surveys of public sector workers in Ireland and was carried out by academics in University of Galway and University College Cork. Read on>> https://ow.ly/aCzf50TOhc4

Today, October 17th, women across Ireland are having conversations, connecting, collaborating and celebrating the 18th National Women’s Enterprise Day. The theme this year is, “#MakingItHappen”. Events are taking place across the island to encourage and inspire women who are in business, wish to start a business and want to hear from experienced female entrepreneurs. With 14 regional events planned, check out what’s happening at your Local Enterprise Offices and take the next step>> https://lnkd.in/e8xPJ36g

Coming Home – Soul Space annual flagship event at the National Concert Hall is taking place on Sunday, November 10th. Knock out self-doubt, immerse yourself in a powerful healing environment filled with profound meditations, inspiring talks, meaningful connections, powerful conversations and uplifting performances to allow you the time and space to pause, breathe and activate within yourself an attitude of – I can, I am and I will’. Find out more here>> https://lnkd.in/eYVpBjqb

We had a great day yesterday at The Shelbourne for our 16th WMB Conference and Awards, celebrating all the incredible women in the room and hearing from our speakers and viewpoint panel on our theme ‘be the change’ Congratulations to our winners of the WMB Awards! Rebecca Keenan, Expleo Group winner of the Fidelity Investments WMB Woman in Technology Award Rose Kidd, ICON plc awarded the WMB Businesswoman Award Prof. Ita Richardson, Lero | University of Limerick winner of the WMB Empowering Women Award Lauren McKenna, Positive Carbon of the COMPASS GROUP, UK AND IRELAND LIMITED WMB Rising Star Award Helene Hugel, Helium Arts winner of FTI Consulting WMB Female Entrepreneur Award 2024 Read more on our inspiring winners at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eeTZAgc9 #WMB2024 #bethechange