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Harry Hughes, CEO, Portwest (centre) collecting the Business Person of the Year Award at the Annual Business & Finance Awards (Pic: Andres Poveda)
HARRY Hughes, CEO of Portwest, has been named Business Person of the Year at the fiftieth annual Business & Finance Awards.
The well-known Westport businessman was among several distinguished winners at Irelnad’s longest-running business awards programme.
With over 1,000 business, political, and social leaders in attendance, this year’s ceremony highlighted achievements across the corporate landscape while also honouring individuals who have made profound contributions to Ireland and the world.
Established in Westport in 1904, Portwest is one of the country’s leading manufacturers of protective clothing, safety footwear, Gloves and PPE. It employs approximately 5,400 people worldwide, including a number of people at its headquarters in Westport.
“Harry’s vision, leadership, and dedication have inspired all of us, and we couldn’t be prouder,” read a statement from Portwest on social media.
The Business & Finance Awards were held in association with KPMG at a ceremony at the Convention Centre in Dublin.
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