Anne Heraty
Anne Heraty | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, CEO |
| Known for | Co-founder and CEO of CPL Resources |
Anne Heraty is an Irish entrepreneur, co-founder, principal shareholder, and CEO of CPL Resources.
CPL
In 1989, Heraty partnered with Keith O'Malley to establish Computer Placement Ltd., specializing in IT recruitment for companies expanding into Ireland. By 1992, she became the sole owner of CPL. Her husband, Paul Carrol, joined the company in 1996. In 1999, CPL Resources Plc. was publicly listed on both the Irish Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange, with Heraty becoming the first woman to serve as CEO of an Irish publicly listed company.
She declared her intention to step down as CEO effective January 1, 2022.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Heraty achieved notable recognition as the inaugural female CEO of a publicly traded Irish business. In 2006, she received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and was placed 26th on Business and Leadership’s list of Ireland’s most influential women.
Heraty has held prominent non-executive director roles at:
- Anglo Irish Bank
- Irish Stock Exchange
- Forfas
- Bord na Mona
Anglo Irish Bank
Heraty’s prominent position at Anglo Irish Bank concluded early during the bank’s financial turmoil when she stepped down from its board following the government takeover.
Other board-memberships
Within a week after departing Anglo Irish Bank, she also resigned from her positions on the Forfas and Bord na Mona boards.
Currently, she holds a board membership at Ibec, Ireland’s largest business federation and advocacy group.