Anne Heraty facts for kids

Anne Heraty is a well-known Irish businesswoman. She is famous for starting and leading a big company called CPL Resources. She was also the company's CEO, which means Chief Executive Officer.

About CPL Resources

CPL Resources is a company that helps people find jobs. It also helps other companies find the right employees.

How CPL Started

In 1989, Anne Heraty and Keith O'Malley started a company called Computer Placement Ltd. At first, they helped people find jobs at new technology companies in Ireland. These companies were just beginning to grow.

In 1992, Anne Heraty bought all the shares from the other owners. This meant she owned 100% of the company. She became the sole owner of CPL.

CPL Goes Public

In 1996, Anne's husband, Paul Carroll, joined the company. In 1999, they decided to make CPL a public company. This means its shares could be bought and sold on the stock market.

CPL Resources Plc. began trading on the Irish Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. Anne Heraty became the first woman to be a CEO of an Irish company listed on the stock exchange.

Anne Heraty stepped down as the CEO of CPL Resources on January 1, 2022.

Anne Heraty's Awards and Roles

Because she was the first female CEO of a listed Irish company, many people learned about Anne Heraty.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

In 2006, she won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. This award celebrates people who start and run successful businesses. She was also named one of the most powerful women in Ireland by Business and Leadership.

Board Memberships

Over the years, Anne Heraty was asked to join the boards of other companies. Being a board member means you help guide the company's decisions.

Some of her important roles included:

• Helping to guide Anglo Irish Bank.
• Working with the Irish Stock Exchange.
• Being a director for Forfas, a group that advises the Irish government.
• Serving on the board of Bord na Mona, an energy company.

Her Role at Anglo Irish Bank

One of her most well-known roles outside of CPL was at Anglo Irish Bank. She left the board of this bank early on. This happened shortly after the Irish government took over the bank.

Other Important Roles

Soon after leaving Anglo Irish Bank, she also stepped down from her roles at Forfas and Bord na Mona.

Today, Anne Heraty is a board member of Ibec. Ibec is Ireland's biggest business group. It works to support businesses and represent their interests.