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Michael O'Callaghan Brings Global Supply Chain Certification Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026

Michael O'Callaghan, Director at IPICS The Supply Chain Management Institute and an APICS Master Instructor, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing deep expertise in supply chain certification, training, and professional development. An internationally recognised supply chain educator and Subject Matter Expert for the APICS CPIM programme, Michael brings a unique combination of certification authority and applied learning expertise to the evaluation of procurement and supply chain excellence in Ireland.

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Cpl Announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026

Cpl, a Dublin-headquartered talent solutions provider with over 35 years of experience across Ireland and the UK, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026, with the gala taking place on 22nd October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. Bringing expertise in specialist recruitment, managed services, and strategic talent advisory through its Future of Work Institute, Cpl's sponsorship reflects a shared commitment to building the capability that drives procurement excellence across Ireland.

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CIPS Announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026

CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, has been announced as Gold Sponsor of the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing its global authority in procurement education, professional standards, and supply chain excellence to the programme. As the awarding body for the procurement profession worldwide, CIPS connects its sponsorship to a programme that shares its commitment to procurement leadership, ethical procurement, and the advancement of sustainable procurement practice across Ireland and beyond.

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Fran Kehoe Brings Infrastructure Procurement and Commercial Advisory Expertise as Judge for National Procurement Awards 2026

Fran Kehoe, Director in PwC Ireland's Capital Projects and Infrastructure team and a Chartered Management Accountant, joins the judging panel for the National Procurement Awards 2026, bringing deep experience in procurement strategy, commercial advisory, and major infrastructure delivery. A former Irish Defence Forces Commandant with overseas deployments across three continents and nine years of non-executive governance experience, Fran brings a uniquely broad perspective to the evaluation of procurement excellence in Ireland.

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