Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Takes Top Honour at Cork Company of the Year Awards
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, has named Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine as the Overall Winner of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025, recognising its exceptional impact on the Cork business landscape and its significant contributions to global healthcare.
The four category winners of the Cork Company of the Year awards were announced at the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner, at City Hall:
- Ground Wellbeing – Emerging category winner
- National Beauty Distribution – SME category winner
- Keohane Seafoods – Large category winner
- Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine - International category & overall winner
The awards, sponsored by Vodafone Ireland and media partner The Irish Examiner, continue to highlight the exceptional talent, innovation and resilience within Cork’s business community.
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine celebrates 20 years in Cork this year and has grown into a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. With a strong workforce of 1,200 full-time, purpose-driven employees in Ringaskiddy, the site specialises in producing life-changing medicines, mainly for immunology and oncology patients. Over the past two decades, the company has worked to build its manufacturing capabilities and enhance its capacity.
Speaking at the awards, Rob Horgan, President of Cork Chamber, praised this year’s winners, "The Cork Company of the Year Awards continue to showcase the exceptional success, innovation and resilience within our business community. Each of this year’s winners represents the best of Cork’s entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrating excellence in their industries while making a positive impact on our region. Congratulations to Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine and all category winners on their well-deserved success."
Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber said, "Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine has made a lasting impact on Cork’s economy, the global pharmaceutical industry and most importantly, patients around the world. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability and talent development reinforces Cork’s position as a hub for life sciences. We are delighted to celebrate their achievements and those of all our winners, Ground Wellbeing, National Beauty Distribution and Keohane Seafoods."
On receiving the award, Dana Daneshvari, General Manager, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine said, "We are incredibly honoured to be named the overall winner of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025, particularly as we celebrate 20 years in Cork. Our success is driven by an exceptional team, both past and present, whose dedication and expertise have made our site a centre of excellence in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. We remain committed to innovation, sustainability and improving patients’ lives worldwide."
Sinéad Scully, Head of Enterprise Customer at Vodafone Ireland, commended the winners, “Vodafone Ireland is proud to support the Cork Company of the Year Awards, recognising the . businesses that drive regional economic growth. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, alongside all our category winners, exemplifies the excellence that defines Cork’s business community. Congratulations to all!
As the region’s flagship business awards, the Cork Company of the Year Awards continue to highlight the incredible ambition and achievements of Cork-based businesses, reinforcing Cork’s reputation as a world-class hub for industry, entrepreneurship and innovation.
ENDS
For further information contact Bo Browne, Marketing & Communications Manager on 086 3757326 or bo@corkchamber.ie
Photos: By Darragh Kane ( 087 2070309) will be supplied directly to picture desks.
Award category breakdown
- Emerging Cork Company of the year (<4 years in business)
- SME Cork Company of the year (<75 employees)
- Large Cork Company of the year (>75 employees)
- International Cork Company of the year
2025 Judging Panel: LINK HERE
