TCD Students Win Accenture Leaders of Tomorrow Award

Posted on: 26 March 2009

Trinity Business Economic and Social Studies (BESS) students, Anne Byrne and Nathalie Ennis, were the winners of the Accenture Leaders of Tomorrow ‘Best Technology Enabled Solution’ Award for 2009. The Trinity team presented a case study strategy encompassing a brand refresh, technology review and expansion plan through online sales channels.

The final round of the competition involved the presentation of the recommendations and findings from the case study analysis by students to a panel of business leaders from O2, IDA Ireland, the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Ireland and Accenture Ireland. Accenture supported all the participants before the final round, running a mentor system and a development day to build skills and leadership potential in the finalists.

TCD students, Anne Byrne and Nathalie Ennis winners of the Best Technology Enabled Solution award with Mark Ryan, Country Managing Director of Accenture Ireland.

The head of the Department of Economics, at TCD Dr Andrew Somerville said: “The Accenture Leaders of Tomorrow Awards aim to identify, foster and recognise the next generation of talent that will help in shaping the public, private and social landscape of Ireland in coming years. On behalf of the Department of Economics, I would like to congratulate Nathalie and Anne on winning the ‘Best Technology Enabled Solution Award’.”

“Anne and Natalie are both fantastic ambassadors for the College, from the excellent quality of their written submission to their highly polished and professional presentation to the judging panel”, stated TCD Alumnus and Senior Manager at Accenture Financial Services Group Sinead Barry. “They have great drive and determination to deliver their best work. This was reflected in their success in the competition.”