Denis O’Brien Honored with Special Recognition at EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards

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Denis O’Brien Honored with Special Recognition at EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards

Businessman Denis O’Brien received special recognition at the annual EY Entrepreneur of the Year (EoY) awards, held on Thursday evening. O’Brien, known for his diverse interests ranging from telecoms to golf resorts, expressed his surprise and gratitude for the honor. He thanked Frank O’Keefe, managing partner at EY Ireland, describing the EoY program as the most significant platform for business individuals in Ireland.

Impact on Irish Entrepreneurship

O’Brien emphasized the profound influence of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year program on Irish entrepreneurship. He acknowledged the program’s role in fostering business innovation and success in the country.

Tributes from Notable Figures

Prior to receiving the award, O’Brien was celebrated in a video featuring tributes from prominent Irish figures. Notables included:

Bono
Michael O’Leary
Rory McIlroy

Distinguished Company

O’Brien’s recognition places him among previous recipients of the award, such as:

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny
An Post CEO David McRedmond
Special Olympics International CEO Mary Davis
Former president Mary Robinson

In recent years, the award has also honored frontline workers from the HSE and An Garda Síochána for their dedication during the Covid pandemic.

Acknowledging Contributions

Roger Wallace, head of the Irish EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards, stated that EY was honored to recognize O’Brien for his exceptional contributions to Irish entrepreneurship. He highlighted O’Brien’s unwavering support for the program and its participants.

Business Ventures

Denis O’Brien is the founder of Esat Telecom and Digicel in Jamaica. He was also a major shareholder in Independent News & Media (INM) before its sale to Mediahuis. Currently, he has interests in: