Two Louth women nominated for Women Mean Business Awards

Two women from Louth have been nominated for Women Mean Business Awards 2023.

Mary Kelledy from supply chain company Overhaul has been nominated for Business Woman of the year, while Dr. Niamh Shaw, Founder & CEO of Dream Big Limited has been nominated for the Women in Technology award.

From Dundalk, Mary Kelledy, has worked at Irish-founded Overhaul since early 2020. 

Overhaul is a software-based, supply-chain visibility, risk, compliance and insurance solution for some of the world’s leading brands with headquarters in the US and an Irish base in Dundalk.

Mary boasts an illustrious career spanning over two decades.

From her beginnings as an engineer to her current instrumental role within Overhaul’s leadership team, she has been a driving force behind the successful orchestration of multifunctional projects, all aimed at propelling the company to new heights.

Barry Conlon, CEO and Founder of Overhaul, said:

“Mary is more than a leader; she exemplifies what every woman in the supply chain industry can aspire to be. She is a testament to the potential for women in this industry, echoing the belief that diversity, unity, and resilience lead to success.

“Her leadership transcends traditional boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on Overhaul’s growth trajectory and solidifying her place in the annals of the industry’s distinguished leaders.”

Dr. Niamh Shaw is an Irish engineer, scientist, writer and performer, recently voted one of Ireland’s leading science communicators and STEAM specialists and is CEO of Dream Big Limited.

She is a regular contributor on TV and radio about science topics and her space adventures having appeared on The Tommy Tiernan Show, The Late Late Show on RTE One and The Seven O’Clock Show on TV3.

She has also made projects with European Space Agency, British Council, Arts@CERN, Lottie Dolls, ESERO Ireland, The Ark Children’s Centre & more.

With over 10 years experience in broadcasting, theatre and communications, Dr. Niamh Shaw merges the Arts with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. 

Dr Shaw provides keynote speeches, communications training, family and theatre content for arts & science festivals and public events. She believes that we are many things at once, and is a proponent of creative multidisciplinary lifelong learning to create happy and progressive civilisations of the future.

Winners from the Women Mean Business Awards 2023 will be announced on 9th October, 2023.