PepsiCo is fizzing with awards success
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Lauren Duggan, Co-founder, Riley, winner of emerging Cork Company of the Year; Conor Healy, CEO Cork Chamber; Ronan Murray, President Cork Chamber; Michael Barry, Founder, Barry & Fitzwilliam, winner SME Cork Company of the Year; John O’Connell, Co-Founder and Director, West Cork Distillers, winner Large Cork Company of the Year; Naoimh Frawley, Director of People, Operations & Governance Cork Chamber; Sinéad Scully, Head of Large Business, Vodafone Ireland and overall winner of Cork Company of the Year PepsiCo Pankaj Agarwal, Vice President Supply Chain, PepsiCo; Clodagh Thompson, Communications Manager and Mary Lane, Senior Director Commercialisation, PepsiCo at the Cork Chamber Company of the Year Awards in City Hall.A global brand has marked 50 years in Cork by taking the prestigious Cork Company of the Year 2024 title.
Awarded by Cork Chamber last Friday at a major event in City Hall, this accolade recognises the outstanding contributions to the region’s business community and celebrates the excellence and innovation demonstrated by PepsiCo.
The award was announced along with individual category winners at the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner which brought together political and industry leaders, dignitaries, and key stakeholders last Friday.
The other award winners included:
Riley for Emerging Cork Company of the Year 2024
Barry & Fitzwilliam for SME Cork Company of the Year 2024
West Cork Distillers for Large Cork Company of the Year 2024
PepsiCo for International (& Overall) Cork Company of the Year 2024
PepsiCo is one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. From their home in Cork, PepsiCo Ireland has grown from a 30 person operation in 1974, to now employing over 1,250 people. The company's dedication to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement has set a standard of excellence in the business community, according to Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork.
Ronan Murray, President of Cork Chamber congratulated all the winners: “It is a privilege to celebrate the success of each winner this evening. Riley, Barry & Fitzwilliam, West Cork Distillers and PepsiCo have each demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and determination in succeeding in their industries.
“It is particularly inspiring to see the positive impact each of these companies is having on their communities. The Cork Company of the Year Awards attract a very high calibre of entrant and tonight’s winners should be very proud of their achievements.”
Conor Healy, CEO at Cork Chamber, added: “Our overall award winner, PepsiCo has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to excellence, innovation, and community impact.
“Celebrating 5 decades of growth and innovation this year, PepsiCo Ireland, is a centre of excellence in R&D, sustainability & global supply chain. Their contributions to the local business landscape have been truly commendable.”
The Cork Company of the Year Award 2024 is not only a recognition of PepsiCo’s accomplishments but also a celebration of the collaborative efforts of the local business community.
Mary Lane, Senior Director Commercialisation, PepsiCo expressed her gratitude at the win. “It is an honour to receive this prestigious award and a testament to our tremendous teams who make PepsiCo Ireland the powerhouse it is today.
“Over the years, through amazing partnerships with professional institutes, universities, and our local communities, our teams have built an international business that we are very proud of. Receiving this award is a fantastic way to kick off our 50 year celebrations!”
Sinead Scully, Head of Enterprise Business, Vodafone Ireland said her company are delighted to be involved in the recognition of all the winners in the Cork Company of the Year 2024 awards. “Collectively they demonstrate the best of entrepreneurial excellence in Cork in conjunction with a determined focus on both sustainability and the community at large. On behalf of Vodafone, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate all of this year’s worthy winners.”