Sidero, a GlobalLogic company and Ireland’s software, cloud and digital transformation specialist, located in Monksland, was recently honoured with two awards at the annual Athlone Business Awards at the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone.
Hosted by the Athlone Chamber of Commerce, the Athlone Business Awards celebrate locally and regionally based companies that have demonstrated significant achievement and success over the past year.
Sidero CEO Carmel Owens was named Businessperson of the Year for her commitment to the growth and success of the business over the past number of years. Having joined Sidero in 2020, Carmel has more than 20 years’ experience in the IT sector.
Earlier this year, Carmel led the acquisition of Sidero by global digital engineering leader GlobalLogic (a Hitachi Group Company ). The companies’ combined strengths will bring increased value to the respective customer bases, and Sidero’s expertise and competencies are a clear complement to GlobalLogic’s deep engineering portfolio.
Meanwhile, Sidero received the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion award for its dedication to promoting diversity within Sidero and the wider tech industry. The company is proud to be culturally diverse with a team of 25 nationalities, while the senior management team comprises a 50/50 male/female split.
Sidero recognises the value of a diverse and balanced workforce, and actively encourages more females into engineering roles. The company has strong links with local third-level institutions such as the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS ) which not only helps to bridge the technology skills gap, but also attracts talent outside of major cities.
“I am thrilled to win the Businessperson of the Year award which is also a testament to the hard work of the entire team. Our focus is on growth and development, continuous regional investment, and commitment to our people, and we’re passionate about bringing employment to Athlone and the midlands area.
“We have also placed a key focus on diversity and inclusion within the business, including promoting gender diversity in leadership roles, and collaborating with the education sector to narrow the IT skills and gender gaps. Receiving the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Award is a fantastic recognition of the unwavering commitment to employee empowerment, diversity of thought, and inclusiveness across the entire organisation,” Carmel Owens, CEO, Sidero, said.
