Devenish is a science-based solutions provider to the food and feed industries. The company designs and manufactures high quality nutritional products that ensure the most effective and efficient use of nutrients in food production. Devenish has experienced huge growth in the past 20 years since it was bought by the current majority shareholder Owen Brennan in 1997. It has gone from £5 million in turnover and 23 employees in 1997, to over £225 million turnover in 2018 and over 750 employees.
Richard Kennedy, Chief Executive of Devenish, said: “I was exceptionally proud to join the 46 other global entrepreneurs for this special event, which recognised exceptional talent, determination and innovation from across the world. I warmly congratulate Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw from India-based Biocon Limited for winning the well-deserved overall title of EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year. Being part of this process and representing Ireland this past year has been an achievement of which I am extremely proud. I am inspired by the people of Devenish every day, who continue to demonstrate true entrepreneurial spirit.”
Roger Wallace, Partner Lead for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ programme in Ireland, said: “Richard Kennedy is proof that we have Irish entrepreneurs who are among the most innovative and talented in the world. Devenish is a company that has continually pushed for excellence with Richard at the helm.”
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 celebrates the unstoppable entrepreneurs of the world. These are the boldest entrepreneurs who know you can’t create new growth by following the old models. These are people who look for new solutions, combinations and possibilities.
To find out more about EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ and watch the awards on demand, please visit www.ey.com/weoy.
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