Business & Finance

Discover how @unicefireland is helping to deliver safe water and sanitation to millions of people worldwide through sustainable infrastructure, innovation and long-term partnerships. From solar-powered water treatment plants in South Sudan to climate-resilient water systems in Bangladesh and reconstruction planning in Gaza, UNICEF's WASH programme is improving lives in some of the world's most challenging environments. Yet despite significant progress, one in four people still lack access to safely managed drinking water, highlighting the urgent need for greater investment and stronger public-private collaboration to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04rk_R_0 #UNICEF #WASH #PartnerContent #BusinessAndFinance

This week sees new leadership appointments across HCS, @DoyleCollection, and @talktoBOI, in association with @one4allireland. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04rj9SW0 #HCS #One4all #Appointments #BusinessAndFinance

Only 3 days remain to submit your nominations for our sister event, the @FSDUBLIN_, in association with @KPMG_Ireland. Now is the time to recognise individuals, teams and organisations driving excellence, innovation and transformation across Ireland's financial services sector. The FS Awards celebrate the people and organisations shaping the future of financial services, recognising outstanding achievement, leadership and innovation sector-wide. Submitting a nomination is completely free, so don't miss your opportunity to gain recognition before nominations close on 31 July. Enter now: hubs.ly/Q04r6zyv0 Deadline: 31 July FS Awards in association with KPMG – 22 October 2026 | Mansion House, Dublin

"Deliver excellent work with a sense of humour" Tom Rowan, Managing Director of @RowanEng, is our guest for this week's CEO Q&A. Read the full interview: hubs.ly/Q04q-35d0 #Rowan #CEOQAndA #BusinessAndFinance

“You must provide people with the tools to succeed in their role” Mark Ryan, Director of @MyWealthMgmt is our guest for this week's 60 Seconds With. Read the full interview: hubs.ly/Q04q-53_0 #MyWealthManagement #60SecondsWith #BusinessAndFinance

Deadline Extended! The 2026 Business & Finance Awards Programme in association with KPMG will celebrate Ireland's leading businesses on 10 December 2026 at the Convention Centre Dublin. The submission deadline has now been extended to Friday, 4 September, giving you another opportunity to showcase your organisation's achievements and be recognised alongside Ireland's leading businesses. Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the country's most prestigious business awards. Submit your nomination by 4 September: hubs.ly/Q04qRVCr0 #BandFAwards

Tina McKenzie, CEO of @StafflineIre, is our Business Person of the Month, in association with @KPMG_Ireland. She has been a strong advocate for business and enterprise, building a distinguished career as a leading executive in the recruitment industry. Read more about our Business Person of the Month: hubs.ly/Q04qR9DF0 #BPOM #StafflineIreland #KPMG #BusinessAndFinance

Colm Kelleher will be honoured at the FS Awards 2026, in association with @KPMG_Ireland. This year, Colm Kelleher will receive the Pádraig Ó hUiginn Outstanding Contribution to Financial Services Award at the 2026 Business & Finance FS Awards, in association with KPMG. The prestigious accolade recognises individuals who have made a significant and sustained impact on the financial services sector. Entries for the 2026 FS Awards are open until 31st July. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04qFkkH0 #FSAwards #KMG #BusinessAndFinance

@Intel_IRL is our FDI of the Month for July 2026. They have announced a €5bn expansion at its Leixlip site in Ireland. The expansion is expected to engage specialised tradespeople across construction and equipment installation, in addition to full-time high-tech jobs at Intel. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04qsqTH0 #Intel #FDIOfTheMonth #IDAIreland #BusinessAndFinance

This week sees New and notable appointments in association with @one4allireland. Appointments include positions from @talktoBOI, @GasNetIrl, @TheHPRA, @avivaplc, @CarberyGroup and @GreenvoltR. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04qsTpB0 #Appointments #One4all #BusinessAndFinance

The 2026 Business & Finance Awards Programme will celebrate Ireland's leading businesses on 10 December 2026 at the Convention Centre Dublin. The Digital Transformation Award recognises an organisation that has successfully leveraged digital technologies and AI to transform its operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth. This award celebrates organisations that have embraced innovation, improved efficiency, and demonstrated consistent, measurable impact through digital transformation over the past 24 months. If your organisation has harnessed technology to create lasting change, strengthen its competitive advantage, and deliver outstanding results, this is your opportunity to gain national recognition for your achievements. Submit your nomination: hubs.ly/Q04qsyR00 #BandFAwards #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Technology #DigitalLeadership #BusinessGrowth #Transformation #IrishBusiness

@Greencoregroup is our company of the month for July 2026 in association with @KPMG_Ireland Greencore’s profit outlook increases as sales in Q3 hit €1 billion.  The Dublin-headquartered company supplies its own-brand convenience foods to major UK and Irish supermarkets and retailers. Read more: hubs.ly/Q04qrYd40 #CompanyOfTheMonth #Greencore #BusinessAndFinance #KPMG

“Build something you genuinely believe in” Maureen King, Founder & CEO of iTrust 6A™, is our guest for this week’s CEO Q&A.  King is leading the development of the world’s first decision-support software for lawful data disclosure.  Read the full interview: hubs.ly/Q04qftkT0 #iTrust6A™ #CEOQAndA #BusinessAndFinance

We are delighted to announce that Ambassador Samantha Power has been named the recipient of the 2026 TK Whitaker Award and will be honoured at the Business & Finance Awards 2026 on 10 December. Throughout her distinguished career, Ambassador Power has been a leading advocate for women's rights, atrocity prevention, and the fight against human trafficking and global corruption. From her early work as a war correspondent, through her time in academia, to serving at the highest levels of US foreign policy as United States Ambassador to the United Nations, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing human rights and international cooperation. At the time of her appointment, Ambassador Power became the youngest United States Ambassador to the United Nations in history. We look forward to celebrating Ambassador Power's exceptional career, outstanding achievements, and enduring contribution to global leadership at the Business & Finance Awards 2026, while recognising excellence across Irish business. For all table enquiries, please contact: priyanka.kotian@businessandfinance.com #BandFAwards #BusinessAndFinance #GlobalLeadership #ForeignPolicy #IrishBusiness

The 2026 Business & Finance Awards Programme will celebrate Ireland's leading businesses on 10 December 2026 at the Convention Centre Dublin. The Public Enterprise of the Year Award recognises a state-owned body, semi-state organisation, or publicly governed enterprise that has demonstrated outstanding service, innovation, and impact over the past 24 months. This award celebrates excellence in governance, stakeholder engagement, operational performance, and the delivery of sustainable, inclusive public value. If your organisation has delivered exceptional outcomes, embraced innovation, and made a meaningful contribution to communities across Ireland, this is your opportunity to receive national recognition for your achievements. Submit your nomination: hubs.ly/Q04q5nyq0 #BandFAwards #BusinessandFinance #PublicEnterprise #Leadership #OutstandingService #Governance #Innovation #PublicValue #IrishBusiness

"Be curious, not furious" Roisin Mc Daid, founder of Coast Mediation and Consultancy, is our guest for this week’s 60 Seconds With. Mc Daid specialises in family and workplace conflict. Read the full interview: hubs.ly/Q04q5njS0 #60SecondsWith #CostMediation #BusinessAndFinance

Tech turbulence and tensions rise once again. Renewed tensions between the US and Iran heightened concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies, driving WTI crude oil back above $82 per barrel. The rise in oil prices supported energy stocks but also reignited concerns that higher fuel costs could complicate the outlook for inflation and interest rates. This week’s market update features a review of how global equity markets have weakened as investors balance encouraging inflation data against renewed geopolitical uncertainty.  Read more: hubs.ly/Q04p-jV70 #MarketUpdates #Zurich #BusinessAndFinance

The 2026 Business & Finance Awards Programme will celebrate Ireland's leading businesses on 10 December 2026 at the Convention Centre Dublin. The Brand of the Year Award recognises an organisation that has demonstrated exceptional brand performance, innovation and audience impact over the past 24 months. It celebrates businesses that have combined strategic clarity with creative excellence to build a distinctive brand, inspire meaningful customer engagement and deliver sustained commercial success while remaining true to their values and purpose. If your organisation has built a brand that commands trust, stands apart in a competitive marketplace and has delivered measurable business impact, this award offers the opportunity to gain national recognition for your achievements among Ireland's leading business community. Submit your nomination: hubs.ly/Q04pRVy50 #BandFAwards #BrandOfTheYear #BrandLeadership #CreativeExcellence #CustomerExperience #IrishBusiness