Recognising Jim’s Contribution

Pictured at the presentation are Jim Wolfe, CEO Dairygold with John Higgins, Lead Partner EY. PHOTO: Gerard McCarthy

Earlier this year Jim Woulfe was honoured with the Cork Chamber ‘Outstanding Contribution to Business Award’ recognising a lifelong career in the agri-food industry along with other notable achievements. The native of Limerick has worked for Dairygold for over 40 years, alongside his contributions to other business, state and educational institutions through his board representation.

Mr Woulfe accepted the prestigious award from Cork Chamber President Paula Cogan, CEO Conor Healy and John Higgins, Lead Partner at EY Cork who sponsor the award as well as receiving messages of congratulations from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD and Minister Simon Coveney TD. Paula Cogan, President of Cork Chamber said of the announcement, “It is an honour to announce that Jim Woulfe is the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award. Jim has devoted his career to Ireland’s leading indigenous sector, which has seen unprecedented change. He has gone above and beyond to ensure the livelihood of those working in the sector. He embodies a passion for the support and growth of Ireland and sits on numerous boards including Cork Airport, MTU, the NCPC, Ornua (the Irish Dairy Board) and Fota Wildlife Park. His individual commitment has supported collective vision, and Jim’s contribution is nothing short of outstanding.” Jim Woulfe joins a distinguished group of previous recipients including Bob Savage of Dell Technologies, Anne O’Leary of Vodafone; Frank Boland; Sean O’Driscoll of Glen Dimplex Group; Darina Allen of Ballymaloe, Brian McCarthy of Fexco and Dan and Linda Kiely of Voxpro. Upon receiving the award, Jim Woulfe, said: “It is a great honour to accept this very special award from the Cork Chamber and EY. To be honoured by two business organisations that I hold in such high esteem makes it even more special. Thank you to Cork Chamber and EY who have always been excellent business supports to Dairygold.” “I am a great believer in the power of “team effort”, it’s something I learned in sport many years ago and I believe it’s equally as effective in business. I have been very fortunate to lead a superb team combined with a tremendously committed wider Stakeholder Group at Dairygold for the last 12 years. Everything that’s been achieved is thanks to that combined team effort.” John Higgins, Lead Partner, EY Cork, commented on the award announcement saying,“I would like to congratulate Jim Woulfe, a most deserving recipient of this prestigious award. Over his 42 years with Dairygold, Jim has been a stalwarth in the dairy and agriculture industry, leading the organisation through times of significant change and growth whilst fostering a hub of employment from North Cork. EY is proud of our continued support of Cork Chamber’s Outstanding Contribution to Business Award throughout these times of uncertainty. It is more important than ever to recognise those who contribute so richly to business and community.”