Local businessman finalist in Director of the Year Awards

STRABANE businessman Kieran Kennedy has been named as a finalist in the 2021 Director of the Year Awards.

A former manging director of O’Neill’s Sportwear, Mr Kennedy has been shortlisted in the Agility and Resilience category of the awards which are run by the Institute of Directors (IoD)

Gordon Milligan, chairman, of the IoD explained, “Each year we look forward to the Director of the Year Awards and the opportunity to recognise and celebrate Northern Ireland’s most dynamic and successful business leaders from across all industries and sectors.

“As we look ahead to post-pandemic economic recovery, it is wonderful to see so many high-calibre finalists, who are making a real and positive contribution towards Northern Ireland’s growth and development, named on the 2021 shortlist.

“These pragmatic and forward-thinking directors demonstrated admirable organisational leadership throughout a sometimes daunting and uncertain situation, and they should all be immensely proud of what they have achieved.

“Huge congratulations go to all those who have made the shortlist and best wishes to everyone for the final.”

Winners of the prestigious awards, sponsored by AIB, will be announced during a ceremony at The Merchant Hotel, Belfast on Thursday, December 2. For further information, or to book spaces at the Northern Ireland Director of the Year Awards ceremony, contact 028 9694 6740.