TWIG announces speakers for highly anticipated networking fundraiser
The ninth annual TWIG event, set for 2 May at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, will feature industry leaders sharing insights on leadership, inclusivity, and the future of women in the grocery sector
Print11 March 2025
Today’s Women in Grocery (TWIG), a subcommittee of the Irish Grocers’ Benevolent Fund (IGBF), has announced the speakers for its highly anticipated networking fundraiser event on Friday, 2 May, at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
Now in its ninth year, the annual TWIG event promises to connect professionals in the grocery, food and retail sector.
Industry leaders
Sonya Lennon returns as the MC and will host a panel discussion with bold and inspiring leaders addressing an audience of key figures in Ireland’s grocery sector.
These distinguished industry leaders come from various backgrounds and include:
- Mandy Hennebry, commercial director, Green Isle Foods
- Ciara Foxton, managing director, Circle K Ireland
- Aaron Crinion, managing director, Kraft Heinz Ireland
- Fiona Uyema, CEO & founder, Fused by Fiona
- Caoimhe McCabe, commercial director Take Home Trade, Revenue & Category, Diageo IOI
Last year, the TWIG networking event raised over €100,000, helping to support the charitable work of the Irish Grocers’ Benevolent Fund (IGBF).
Courageous Conversations
This year’s theme, ‘Courageous Conversations’, will invite the panel speakers to engage in discussions around the challenges and opportunities that have shaped them into the leaders they are today and what it means for the future of women in grocery.
‘Courageous Conversations’ will also focus on the barriers that need to be broken to drive innovation and foster inclusivity and leadership in an evolving industry.
“The annual TWIG fundraising event is a crucial date in our calendar and is vital in raising funds for the important work that the Irish Grocers’ Benevolent Fund carries out. This event holds great importance in the grocery industry as it empowers and supports women who are making a mark in the industry,” said Frances Higgins, chair, IGBF and TWIG committee member.
Higgins noted that by connecting inspiring women through engagement and shared learning, we are committed to fostering a more inclusive industry all while championing the charitable mission of the Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund.
Coming together
“It’s wonderful to have such an esteemed panel of speakers join us for the annual event and take part in engaging conversations that look at the past challenges and future opportunities for this exciting sector and it is always rewarding to see so many women come together each year and champion each other in their career paths,” said Mary McBride, head of retail, Richmond Marketing.
The Today’s Women in Grocery (TWIG) networking event will, for the third year in a row, award the TWIG Person of the Year Award.
Nominations
Nominations are now open for this year’s award, proudly sponsored by CPM Ireland.
This award recognises the unsung heroes of the industry, who are instrumental in delivering success behind the scenes but whose contributions may not always be visible to the wider industry.
TWIG is encouraging organisations to put forward their nominations for this award before 16 April.
Nominations can be made via the IGBF website here.
The Today’s Women in Grocery (TWIG) networking event will be kindly sponsored by Musgrave’s Donnybrook Fair, Diageo, CPM and Suntory Beverage and Food Ireland.
All funds raised from the TWIG luncheon enable the IGBF to continue supporting fellow colleagues across the trade who have experienced loss, or unexpected personal/financial difficulties.
Due to phenomenal support, this event is now sold out.
To get added to our waiting list, please contact Karen Satell at Hotel Solutions via email: Karen@hotel-solutions.ie
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