Supply chain and freight specialist Kuehne+Nagel’s backing for the Pharma Industry Awards makes it the magnificent seven

With a specialist healthcare team around the world, Kuehne+Nagel will again be Title Sponsor for the prestigious Pharma Industry Awards 2024, now in their 11th year. The awards bring together Ireland’s finest pharma professionals at a gala dinner in October. It is the pre-eminent event in the pharma calendar.

Last year saw 28 different awards handed out. Leadership and management of all aspects of the industry, from technology to human resources and encouraging diversity, get showcased. These sit alongside awards for sustainability, communication and niche projects. All facets of the pharmaceutical supply chain have a focus within the awards. Winners came from global brands to small local firms.

The pharma industry is vital to Ireland’s economy, representing about one-third of all manufacturing. According to the Central Statistics Office’s latest full-year figures (2002), the pharmaceutical sector reported the highest net selling value (NSV) of all manufacturing – at €42.3bn. This represented 32% of the €132bn total value of all products made in Ireland.

The awards provide an opportunity for industry leaders to meet and exchange best practice. Old business relationships are rekindled and new opportunities seized. The Pharma Industry Awards are highly praised not just for the recognition cast on the deserving winners but for the networking opportunity they present.

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Seamus Keane, national business development manager for healthcare with Kuehne+Nagel in Ireland, explained why his firm was backing the Pharma Industry Awards again.

“As the proud title sponsor of the Pharma Industry Awards, we recognise the significance of this annual event. It honours Ireland’s best-in-class pharmaceutical industry, showcasing inspiring achievements. At Kuehne+Nagel, we prioritise seamless healthcare logistics, adhering to industry regulations across the supply chain. Our unwavering support for this event reflects our commitment to both the industry and our valued customers.”

Kevin O’Driscoll, director of partnership programmes at award organiser Business River, said: “Having a giant of the sector such as Kuehne+Nagel show such strong commitment to the Pharma Industry Awards is great news. The pharmaceutical industry does such valuable work and deserves to be recognised with appropriate, independently judged awards. The support of Kuehne+Nagel makes that possible.”

Kuehne+Nagel Ireland operates as a global logistics partner to major industries worldwide and works closely with Ireland’s pharmaceutical sector. Founded in 1890, Kuehne+Nagel has a team of 4,000 industry experts worldwide and claims to be “ahead of the curve in terms of regulations, technology and best practices”.

It’s in more than 270 locations in some 60 countries and can deliver to more than 95% of the world’s population. But it covers supply chain logistics bringing raw materials and necessary technology to manufacturing sites as well as delivering final products worldwide.

The deadline for entry to the Pharma Industry Awards 2024 closes on 26 July. Finalists will be announced on 28 August. The gala awards night will be on 30 October at the Royal Dublin Convention Centre.