Image Pwc Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2024: Meet the Winners

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"It is a night that shines a light on some of the best and brightest women in business."

So reads a press release on the winners of the 2024 IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards in Ireland, which honor "visionary leaders, brave risk-takers, global go-getters, and social changemakers" in a wide range of industries.

Among the winners:OVERALL BUSINESSWOMAN of the Year: Emma Maye, CEO of CORE Builders Providers.

Maye, who has more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, "leveraged her heritage and creative vision to build a business empire," per the press release.

Prior to that, she was managing director at ELM Holdings, managing a portfolio with a value in excess of $1 billion.

The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Anne Heraty, CEO of Smurfit Kappa.

"These awards are so important to continue to shine a light on female leadership and to encourage women to step up and back themselves," Heraty says.

"I am lucky to be surrounded by male allies and supporters and...

it shows that having laterally doesn't have you hold you back."

The runners-up: Fiona Gallagher, CEO of Wells Fargo Bank International.

Dr. Tara Shine, CEO

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