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WATCH: Purpose Hero – Mohammed Khathiri

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Meet Mohammed Khathiri, part of our team in Cork and one of our inspiring Purpose Heroes.

Mohammed was recently honoured with our Purpose Award for his extraordinary courage and compassion.

One morning, he saw a woman fall from a wall into the River Lee. The water was cold and the current strong, but Mohammed acted without hesitation. He jumped in, swam to her, held her head above the surface, and kept her calm until help arrived. Thanks to his bravery, she was brought safely to shore.

He is a hero, yet remains incredibly humble and modest about his actions.

Mohammed’s remarkable act reminds us of the strength, empathy, and purpose that live in the hearts of our people.

Bidvest Noonan partners with YENI to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs

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FM services provider, Bidvest Noonan, has joined Young Enterprise Northern Ireland (YENI), as an Impact Partner.

Through this partnership, Bidvest Noonan will contribute to YENI’s enterprise education programmes, which reach over 90,000 students across Northern Ireland each year. These programmes are designed to equip young people with vital skills such as creativity, commercial awareness, and entrepreneurial confidence, preparing them to thrive in a rapidly changing global economy.

The collaboration reinforces Bidvest Noonan’s ongoing commitment to creating opportunities, nurturing talent, and shaping a brighter future for young people and the communities it serves.

Gillian McLean, Senior Business Development Director at Bidvest Noonan, said: “At Bidvest Noonan, we believe in investing in the future, and that means supporting the next generation of leaders and innovators. Young Enterprise NI is doing incredible work to prepare young people for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. We’re proud to stand alongside them and contribute to building a more enterprising and resilient society.”

Carol Fitzsimons MBE, CEO of Young Enterprise NI, welcomed the collaboration: “We are delighted to have Bidvest Noonan join us as an Impact Partner. Their commitment to community and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission. With their support, we can expand our reach and ensure more young people across Northern Ireland have the opportunity to develop the skills they need to succeed in life and work.”

Bidvest Noonan Joins the 30% Club to Champion Gender-Balanced Leadership

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Declan Doyle, Chief Executive Officer at Bidvest Noonan, Julie Mernagh, Chief People Officer at Bidvest Noonan, Elizabeth Sheehan, Country Executive at the 30% Club, and Mary Kealy, Managing Director & EDI Ambassador at Bidvest Noonan

The 30% Club has today announced Bidvest Noonan as its newest member. Bidvest Noonan, headquartered in Dublin and with a heritage spanning nearly 50 years, is Ireland’s market leader in FM services. The customer-focused services group joins 30% Club’s global campaign supported by Board Chairs and CEOs, committed to achieving better gender balance at leadership levels and throughout their organisation, for better business outcomes.

Operating across the UK and Ireland, Bidvest Noonan has doubled in size over the past five years and now employs over 27,000 people to deliver a range of services including cleaning, security, and technical maintenance. Its membership reflects a deepening commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion across its operations.

Bidvest Noonan is making significant strides in advancing its EDI agenda, with a strong focus on enhancing gender diversity in leadership. This has been a multi-year journey, and to strengthen this focus, this year the company has launched targeted talent programmes, for senior and middle management. Both are designed to strengthen the pipeline of internal female talent and increase the representation of women in leadership roles.

These programmes broaden access to development opportunities and help the organisation attract, retain and advance diverse talent. In addition, Bidvest Noonan is driving accountability across all leadership teams and has set long-term goals to improve representation across all levels of the organisation.

Joining the 30% Club enables Bidvest Noonan to collaborate with a robust network of CEOs, board chairs, policymakers, investors and educators who are committed to driving meaningful change. The company will benefit from access to development programmes, sectoral working groups, research, events, mentoring, board ready programmes and senior women in leadership programmes.

Declan Doyle, CEO of Bidvest Noonan, commented: “Joining the 30% Club marks a significant milestone in our journey toward greater inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture is essential to delivering long-term value for our customers, our people, and the communities we serve. While we’ve made strong progress, we recognise there is always more to do. We’re excited to learn from and contribute to the 30% Club as we continue to build a balanced and innovative leadership structure.”

Elizabeth Sheehan, Country Executive at the 30% Club, added: “We are delighted to welcome Bidvest Noonan to our growing network of supporters across Ireland. As a major employer in the UK and Ireland, their influence and actions have the potential to

drive meaningful change not only within their own organisation but across the wider industry. We look forward to collaborating with Bidvest Noonan as they continue to champion diversity and empower women in leadership.”

Julie Mernagh, Chief People & Culture Officer at Bidvest Noonan, said: “We are both proud and excited to be joining the 30% Club and to stand alongside its mission to drive meaningful progress in gender equality. At Bidvest Noonan, we are investing in programmes that empower women, foster inclusive cultures, and create pathways to leadership. Joining the 30% Club is a powerful step forward in our journey, and we’re excited to collaborate, learn, and lead as part of this impactful network.”

Further benefits of the 30% Club membership include enhanced employee engagement, consumer trust, and access to cross-company mentoring, scholarships, and industry-specific networking events.

Bidvest Noonan recently retained its Diversity Mark accreditation, in recognition of the company’s sustained progress in building a more diverse and inclusive workplace.