Network Ireland and AIB agree new partnership

At the recent announcement were, l-r: Belinda Kelly, Senior Marketing Manager, Sponsorship & Experiential, AIB; Emma Early Murphy, Network Ireland President; Elaine Downey, Head of Products, Retail Banking at AIB and Maria Desmond, AIB Liaison Officer with Network Ireland. (Pic: Jill O’Meara)

Ireland’s leading female business organisation, Network Ireland and AIB have agreed to extend their partnership for another two years. AIB has been the official national partner of Network Ireland since 2013.

AIB will continue to work closely with Network Ireland and its 1,200 members as it strives to continue to be the network of choice for enterprising business women across the country. The 17 Network Ireland branches will also work side by side with AIB branches and business centres locally to promote the fantastic work being undertaken by the business group.

REWARDING PARTNERSHIP

“We have established such a great partnership with AIB and it has been growing strongly since we first joined forces 10 years ago,” president of Network Ireland, Emma Early Murphy, said. “We really value the close working relationship we have developed over the years and the huge support they offer our members. We see the work that AIB is doing to promote female entrepreneurship and I believe this is a mutually rewarding partnership.”

‘A GREAT FIT’

Elaine Downey, Head of Products, Retail Banking at AIB, said: “I am delighted that AIB and Network Ireland will be continuing to work together through our long established partnership. AIB is a strong supporter of women in enterprise and we see our partnership with Network Ireland as a great fit as we continue to back female led businesses.

“Network Ireland is a wonderful resource for female entrepreneurs and with AIB’s presence across Ireland, we will continue to proactively support the organisation’s members.”

Network Ireland celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023 and held a number of successful events throughout the year, including the Businesswoman of the Year Awards.