Carlow native named Person of the Year at Tech Excellence Awards 2024

Carmel Owens of Ballon, County Carlow was award the title of Person of the Year at the Tech Excellence Awards 2024 at the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. The awards are focused on highlighting the contributions and achievements of individuals and organisations in the Irish technology sector.

The awards programme highlights the contributions and achievements of the Irish technology sector. Carmel was recognised for her commitment to the growth and success of GlobalLogic’s business in Ireland. She was also commended for her focus on employee empowerment and diversity and inclusion.

Carmel was recognised for her commitment to the growth and success of the business – initially as Sidero and now GlobalLogic Ireland – since she joined in 2020. In the years that followed, Carmel built the Athlone-based business to become a leader in software, cloud, and digital transformation. As a result of Carmel’s leadership, GlobalLogic last year acquired Sidero, with the company announcing the merger completion in 2024. Sidero is now operating as GlobalLogic Ireland.

Carmel was also commended for her unwavering focus on employee empowerment and diversity and inclusion right across the organisation. She is dedicated to addressing the gender imbalance in the technology sector and narrowing the skills gap in the industry.

Carmel Owens, MD GlobalLogic Ireland, said: “I am delighted to be named Person of the Year after what’s been a busy and exhilarating year at GlobalLogic. It’s an exciting time in the growth of the company; the recent acquisition expands GlobalLogic’s European footprint and positions the company as a leader in Ireland’s tech market. I look forward to further success as we continue on our upward trajectory.”