Capital Switchgear’s Deirdre Mulhern has been named AIBF Business Person Of The Month by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.

Deirdre is the Chief Finance and Operations Officer at Capital Switchgear, a two time Business All-Star Accredited Irish company offering a comprehensive range of low voltage switchgear products & services to high profile clients across the island of Ireland and overseas. 

The company was founded in March 2012 by Grainne Behan and Michael Sinkey who designed their first products on a kitchen table, and over the last 11 years their company has grown into a global business with an eight-figure annual turnover.

Deirdre Mulhern has played a key role in Capital Switchgears rise, responding to significant industry wide challenges with her blend of innovative solutions and common sense growth strategy.  Capital Switchgear has become an attractive option for industry professionals thanks to the company’s ethos of staff development.

Deirdre has played a key role in instilling a culture of positivity and growth during her time with the organisation.

Deirdre has been named AIBF’s Business Person Of The Month for February in recognition of her ability to inspire those around her. She has also been recognised for her conduct in areas of trust, performance and customer-centricity, these essential values form the core pillars of the AIBF.

Speaking at the announcement, Deputy Chair of the Adjudication Board, Kieran Ring, said:

Deirdre Mulhern COO of Capital Switchgear has achieved AIBF Business Person Of The Month February 2023 accreditation. Deirdre is an informed opinion leader and the go-to person in her field.

She is a trusted source who moves and inspires people with innovative ideas, Deirdre turns ideas into reality, and knows and shows how to replicate her success. Deirdre Mulhern COO of Capital Switchgear is hereby included in the AIBF Register of Irish Business Excellence.

Reacting to the news of her Accreditation Deirdre Mulhern said:

I am delighted and honoured to be named Business Person Of The Month by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. To be recognised as a trusted opinion leader from the AIBF is a huge honour which has been achieved through the support of the fantastic team here at Capital Switchgear. I am delighted to be counted among the talented Business All-Star Accredited entrepreneurs and leaders that make up the Business All-Stars TRIBE and I look forward to my continued association with the AIBF.

Managing Director of the All-Ireland Business Foundation, Kapil Khanna, said : The accreditation, which is now held by over 500 firms, is needed by the thousands of small and medium businesses which operate to their own standards but have nothing to measure them by.

He said: “We evaluate a company’s background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors. We also anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience. The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.”

To learn more about Capital Switchgear Ltd, visit their All-Star showcase page here.