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Steve Giles brings Multi-Site Operations Leadership to Operational Excellence Awards 2026 Judging Panel
Steve Giles, Head of Operations at Aurivo Consumer Foods, joins the Operational Excellence Awards 2026 judging panel, bringing extensive multi-site operational leadership across consumer foods and aeronautical industries, with proven expertise in large-scale initiative delivery, supply chain management, and operational workflow optimisation. His appointment adds strategic leadership in production excellence, quality control, and distribution efficiency to the evaluation process, ensuring entries are assessed against rigorous standards shaped by cross-sector operational experience.
Number One in Europe, But the AI Returns Are Not Yet Showing: Ireland's Operational Readiness Challenge
William Fry's 2026 Technology Report finds Ireland ranks first in Europe for AI investment, yet only 11% of large businesses report a return, signalling a critical operational readiness gap Irish C-suite leaders must close.
BM Caterers strengthens operations team to support service delivery growth
UK workplace catering provider BM Caterers has strengthened its operations leadership team to support business growth and service consistency. The appointments reflect a focus on operational excellence through workforce capability and client service optimisation.
First Focus acquires Optimus Systems to expand managed IT capability in New Zealand
Australian IT services provider First Focus has acquired New Zealand-based Optimus Systems to expand its operational capability in AI-driven managed services. The deal reflects increasing consolidation in technology operations focused on scalability and service delivery efficiency.
Currys increases profits after strong trading performance across UK and Ireland
Electronics retailer Currys has reported improved profitability following stronger trading across the UK, Ireland and Nordics. The results highlight operational efficiency gains and sustained consumer demand across retail and B2B technology channels.
Legrand acquisition enables TES Power to expand international engineering operations
Northern Ireland engineering firm TES Power has expanded its international operations following its Legrand acquisition. The development reflects increasing operational scale in electrical infrastructure manufacturing driven by data centre demand and production efficiency.
AtkinsRéalis acquires TOBIN to strengthen engineering delivery capability in Ireland
Global engineering services firm AtkinsRéalis has agreed to acquire Irish consultancy TOBIN to expand its operational and infrastructure delivery capabilities. The deal reflects consolidation in engineering services focused on efficiency, programme delivery and infrastructure performance.
The 38.6% Gap: Why Disability Inclusion Is Ireland's Most Overlooked Operational Performance Opportunity
A new ODI and EY report finds Ireland has a disability employment gap of 38.6%, yet inclusive companies are 28% more productive, making disability inclusion a measurable operational performance priority for Irish business leaders.
Cubic Vocality and Zebra Technologies integrate voice systems for business operations
US firms Cubic Vocality and Zebra Technologies have partnered to integrate voice interoperability across retail and warehouse operations. The alliance supports operational excellence through connected communications and workflow integration.
Suzuki Philippines opens automotive operations training facility in Laguna
Japanese automotive company Suzuki Philippines has launched a dealership simulation facility in Laguna with Don Bosco College. The initiative supports operational excellence through workforce training, technical education and real-world automotive operations development.
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