First Derivatives founder named Entrepreneur of the Year

BRIAN CONLON, the founder and chief executive of Newry firm First Derivatives plc, is the 13th Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Mr Conlon was the winner of the International Category, the overall title which was presented by the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.

Founded by Mr Conlon in 1996, First Derivatives plc, which trades on the Irish and London stock exchange, is a leading provider of products and consulting services to the capital markets industry.