Feedback from companies that have been recognised as Ireland’s best managed by Deloitte over the last five years, shows that they are continuing to buck the trend in difficult economic conditions. In fact, indigenous Irish companies awarded the Deloitte Best Managed Companies accolade have created over 350 jobs in the past year in Ireland.

A number of Best Managed Companies also reported significant investment in new technologies and production facilities, ambitious domestic and overseas expansion, and the securing of substantial new contracts. Registrations for this year’s awards programme are due to close at the end of the week (Friday 16th August).

In the last month alone, 250 new jobs have been announced by Best Managed company Noonan. It has increased its workforce by 250 people, with the awarding of several prestigious new contracts.

A number of Best Managed Companies have also recorded significant deals and new contracts in the last 12 months. Southwestern based in Clonakilty, was awarded a £7million contract with the UK Department of Agriculture and a €6million contract with Failte Ireland and Fermoy-based TVM were host broadcasters for the recent G8 Summit in Fermanagh, providing coverage to over 120 news organisations.

 Kevin Sheehan, Partner, Deloitte commented: “The impressive achievements of these Deloitte Best Managed companies are proof that investment and expansion are top of the agenda for indigenous Irish companies. The innovation and determination that is present is to be commended and I hope it acts as encouragement for other companies to showcase their own successes by applying for this year’s awards programme.”

The winners of the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards will be announced in March 2014.