GBS Congratulates Dr Claire McBride, Technology Ireland Person of the Year 2025

Published: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - 15:40

The GBS proudly celebrates our colleague Dr Claire McBride, who has been named Technology Ireland Person of the Year 2025, a honour recognising her outstanding leadership in Technology business education. Dr McBride’s approach links academic excellence with real-world relevance, enabling learners to apply theory directly to their industry practice. Her dedication to developing programmes that deliver deep, applied learning experiences for postgraduate and executive students continues to inspire colleagues and professionals alike. This prestigious award highlights her exceptional contribution to advancing technology education and strengthening the partnership between academia and the software industry.