Grant Thornton hosts launch of Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies

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Grant Thornton hosts launch of Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies

01 Jun 2023

As sponsors of the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies, Grant Thornton has hosted the launch of the guide that celebrates the very best of businesses across Northern Ireland. 

Representatives of organisations that were named in the list gathered along with business and civic leaders for the exclusive breakfast event held at the Merchant Hotel, Belfast.

Hosted by ITV broadcaster Vicki Hawthorne, the event also heard an address from Jayne Brady, Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Richard Gillan, Managing Partner, Grant Thornton Northern Ireland said:

“Each year the Top 100 produces an invaluable resource that provides a unique insight into the breadth and depth of our economy and the diverse nature of the businesses that play their part in making it what it is.

“2023 is no different with the Top 100 guide once again featuring a strong mix of sectors represented from right across Northern Ireland, including home-grown firms sitting alongside globally recognised brands.

“As sponsors, it was a privilege to host a breakfast event to celebrate and join in the success with those companies that made the list.

“Many congratulations to all those named among Northern Ireland’s Top 100.”

The breakfast event also included an insightful panel discussion with Jayne Brady, Simon Hamilton, Belfast Chamber Chief Executive, Andrew Webb, Grant Thornton Chief Economist, Maureen O’Reilly, Economist who compiled the Top 100 and Margaret Canning, Belfast Telegraph Business Editor.

You can see the Top 100 list in full here

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Richard Gillan

Richard leads Grant Thornton’s Northern Ireland practice and has driven a ten-fold revenue increase over the past decade. With extensive leadership experience across advisory, tax, and international operations, he also serves on the US Tax Executive Leadership team.