2019 AWARD WINNERS

Dearbhla Morrison – Agora Publishing Ireland

Lorna Conn – Cpl Resources plc

Lisa Morris – EirGrid

Martina Keane – EY

Rose O’Sullivan – Fexco

WINNER:

Martina Keane – EY

Judges citations:

The winner of this category is the very first woman in her position. At the company for 20 years she does not only excel in her job, but also co-founded their ‘Women in Leadership Committee’. She plays a role in the professional development of over 300 employees and is always ready to mentor young people who are coming up the ranks. This year’s Accountancy Leader is: Martina Keane from EY!

This award is sponsored by
Citi

Lynn Guiney – Avolon

Kate Butler – Bank of Ireland

Amanda Murphy – EY Financial Services

Mark O’Connor – Fexco

Sara Savidge – First Data now Fiserv

Erin McManus – HSBC

Edel Quinlan – Northern Trust

WINNER:

Kate Butler – Bank of Ireland

Judges citations:

Though a lot is made about the pipeline of young women joining the financial services, the winner of this category knows that a lot of women end up leaving the industry, once they decide to become a parent. Her efforts are focussed on rolling out comprehensive range maternity supports. These include but are not limited to the scaling of a maternity charta, introducing transition meet-ups with senior managers before return to work, introducing maternity-buddies so people who are on maternity leave are kept up to date with developments at the office and writing the group’s first breastfeeding policy. Her hard work and her dedication to ease the transition of maternity leave make her the Diversity Ambassador of the Year. The winners is: Kate Butler from Bank of Ireland!

This award is sponsored by
US Bank – Elavon

Accelerate – ABSTRACT

Mentor Her – AIB

Rise – Bank of Ireland

Gold Sovereign Awards – Bank of Ireland

Triple FS – Females Fast Forward in Financial Services – EY Financial Services

Actuarial Mentoring Programme – Pension Insurance Corporation plc

WINNER:

Accelerate – ABSTRACT

Judges citations:

The Diversity Initiative of the Year is a genuine agent of change and has a measurable impact on the pipeline of women in business. The programme has an expanding global reach and is well researched. They support and guide financial service firms to better integrate D&I into the culture of the company. The award goes to: Accelarate at Abstract!

This award is sponsored by
Fidelity

Agora Publishing Ireland

Aviva Ireland

Bank of Ireland

BlackBee

Citi

EY

Fexco

Fidelity International

Northern Trust

WINNER:

Fidelity International

Judges citations:

The winner of this category looks in detail at four factors when it comes to gender parity: Accountability, Hiring Practices, Development and the implementation of an inclusive culture. Their efforts a not a box-ticking exercise but follow analytical methods to be able to see worrying trends and act upon them. These methods enable them to measure the impact their efforts have made and change and correct their projects if necessary. They also look at intersectionality to ensure that they have a truly diverse work force. Their work and effort in this area is commendable. The Employer of the Year is: Fidelity International!

This award is sponsored by
AIB

Aileen Duffy – &Open Gifts Limited

Julie Spillane – Accenture

Dearbhla Morrison – Agora Publishing Ireland

Nicola Canavan – Bank of Ireland

Silvia Carpitella – Citibank Europe plc

Julie Farren – Deloitte

Majella Mungovan – Facebook

Ruth Smith-Allen – Fexco

Sandra Regan – Oracle Corporation

WINNER:

Ruth Smith-Allen – Fexco

Judges citations:

Under the leadership of their manager during the past 11 years, this Finance Team has built detailed analytics tools that allow for weekly reporting on a granular level. This reporting plays a vital role for the business as a whole and influences management decisions. As cash was at threat to become a legacy business during this transition automation was at the forefront. Not to automate data processing, but to provide value-add analysis and improve processes. This Finance Teams work has shown a clear ROI and has played a crucial part in achieveing a 12% marketshare growth over 7 years. The winner is: Ruth Smith Allen from Fexco!

This award is sponsored by
Bank of Ireland

Julie Farren – Deloitte

Gabriela DaSilva – Elavon Financial Services DAC (a U.S. Bancorp Company)

Sanjukta Barooah – Finturi

Susan Bradley – Northern Trust

Grainne O’Toole – Oracle Corporation

Fidelma McGuirk – Payslip

Norma Carty – Pecan Expense

WINNER:

Fidelma McGuirk – Payslip

Judges citations:

The winner of this category is a first of its kind global payroll software. They have clearly seen a problem and have provided an innovative solution. They give their clients the opportunity to grow on an international level and keep their payroll witin one platform. This enables the end-user to achieve global management control and global reporting. The award goes to: Fidelma McGuirk from Payslip!

This award is sponsored by
AIB

Suzie Nolan – Aviva Ireland

Chantal Brennan – Davy Asset Management

Imelda Shine – Intertrust

WINNER:

Suzie Nolan – Aviva Ireland

Judges citations:

The fund managed by the Fund Manager of the Year has won international and domestic acclaim. This find manager has shown a market-leading approach when it comes to transparency and communication. External stakeholders have called her approach best-in class and the fund has also delivered a fantastic return. She has also shown gret commitment by being a leader f diversity & inclusivity within her company. The Fund Manager of the Year Awards goes to: Suzie Nolan from Aviva!

This award is sponsored by
Matheson