Honouring women at top of their fields

Representatives of some of the world’s biggest corporations and institutions are among Ireland’s most powerful women, according to an awards ceremony organised by the Women’s Executive Network.

Among those named as Ireland’s 25 Most Powerful Women are European Ombudsman Emily O’Reilly; Microsoft Ireland MD Cathriona Hallahan; and secretary-general of the European Commission, Catherine Day.

Network founder Pamela Jeffrey described the award winners as models for others to follow.