Judging Panel
An independent panel of recognised and expert green leaders will determine the winners of the Digital Transformation & AI Awards.
We understand the importance of a fair and objective judging process. That's why we assemble a prestigious panel of industry leaders, renowned for their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and expertise in the digital industry.
Our selection process is meticulous. Judges are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and declare any potential conflicts of interest. Entries with conflicts are reassigned, ensuring complete impartiality.
This unwavering commitment to integrity is the foundation of our awards programme. Become a part of recognising industry excellence. If you're interested in joining the judging panel, email your details to judges@businessriver.com
2025 Judging Panel
Maria Svejdar (Judging Coordinator)
Head of Retail, GS1 Ireland
A champion of continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging digital transformation and customer insights to effect cultural change and growth. VIEW MORE
Noel Carroll
Associate Professor in Business Information Systems, University of Galway
Noel Carroll is an Associate Professor in Business Information Systems in the School of Business & Economics, University of Galway. He is also a Funded Investigator at the Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software and founder of the Citizen Development Lab. VIEW MORE
Brendan Keegan
Assistant Professor in Marketing, Maynooth University
Lecturer in Marketing VIEW MORE
Cliona McParland
Assistant Professor, Dublin City University Business School
Cliona McParland is an assistant professor in Global Strategy, specialising in digital transformation at Dublin City University Business School. Her research focuses on public sector digital innovation and transformation, and has guided the governance policies of An Garda Síochána. VIEW MORE
Denis O'Brien
Director of Standards and Solutions, GS1 Ireland
Denis is the Director of Standards and Solutions at GS1 Ireland and a fellow of the Irish Computer Society. He brings a wealth of experience in the design and delivery of numerous projects in the food and healthcare sectors and has been the technical lead on several award winning ITProjects VIEW MORE
Peter Robbins
Associate Professor, DCU
Peter is a former Global Director of Innovation Excellence for GSK. While there, he completed a doctorate on how large companies can discover, develop and deliver innovation. Now an Associate Professor of Innovation in DCU, he lectures, writes and consults about Design Thinking and NPD. VIEW MORE
Pierangelo Rosati
Associate Professor in Digital Business and Society, University of Galway
Dr. Pierangelo Rosati is Associate Professor in Digital Business and Society at University of Galway and a Funded Investigator at Lero, the SFI Research Centre for Software. VIEW MORE
Peter Rose
Group Technical Director/Founder, TEKenable Ltd
Peter is co-founder of TEKenable Group and its Technical Director. He has nearly 40 years of experience in delivering business change supported by technology across diverse industries. VIEW MORE
Antonio Vieira Santos
Senior Business Intelligence and Innovation Evangelist, EVIDEN - Atos Group
Antonio is a Senior Business Intelligence and Innovation Evangelist at Eviden, specializing in digital transformation, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. Co-founder of the DT Lab and AXSChat, he collaborates with Siemens and is a regular at CES, Vivatech, WebSummit, and Hannover Messe. VIEW MORE
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