Sam Moffett, founder and managing director of Monaghan-based Moffett Automated Storage, is heading to Monaco today to represent Ireland at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 awards.
Mr Moffett was named 2023 EY Ireland Entrepreneur of the year in November last year.
51 entrepreneurs from around the world are vying for the top entrepreneur prize, which will be announced on Thursday June 6.
A wide variety of industries and sectors are represented among the finalists at this year's awards including technology, healthcare, logistics, food production, retail, mobility and hospitality.
The overall winner will be selected by a diverse panel of independent judges - entrepreneurs themselves - who assess the achievements of each competitor in the Class of 2024 against four criteria: entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact.
Specialising in providing automated solutions and 24-hour support to clients to make their storage facilities more efficient, Moffett Automated Storge has created solutions that can double warehouse capacity as well as halve energy consumption for cold-storage facilities.
Sam Moffett started the company in 2017 with just three employees and has grown that to 65 staff with a hope to grow to 85 employees in 2024, many of whom are based in Monaghan.
"I am honored to join this impressive group of finalists from across the globe as I represent Ireland in a bid for the prestigious title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year. It's a privilege to get the opportunity to connect with a network of global entrepreneurs, to learn from each other and be inspired by the journey each person has taken to get here," Mr Moffett said.
Roger Wallace, Partner Lead EY Entrepreneur of the year Ireland, said the competition recognises the world's greatest entrepreneurs.
"Innovative, visionary individuals who have created game changing businesses that are leading the way in their respective industries. It’s fantastic to see our own homegrown entrepreneurial talent competing on the world stage," he said.
