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Alexander Mann Solutions confirmed as title sponsor for 2016 Women in Business Awards

Tracy Hurst (left) from Alexander Mann Solutions and chief executive of Women in Business Roseann Kelly
Tracy Hurst (left) from Alexander Mann Solutions and chief executive of Women in Business Roseann Kelly Tracy Hurst (left) from Alexander Mann Solutions and chief executive of Women in Business Roseann Kelly

RECRUITMENT and management services firm Alexander Mann Solutions, which is marking its 20th anniversary, has been confirmed as headline sponsor for this year's Northern Ireland Women in Business Awards, which take place on November 17 at the Ramada Plaza in Belfast.

The company, founded in 1996 by Irish woman Rosaleen Blair, is the world’s leading provider of talent acquisition and management services, delivering award-winning solutions to more than 65 outsourcing clients and consulting services to hundreds more.

Entrepreneur Ms Blair had an ambition to revolutionise and professionalise the way blue chip multinationals attracted, engaged and retained top talent, and to help the best people in the industry to reach their full potential.

She said: “Alexander Mann Solutions is delighted to be supporting these awards, which recognise outstanding woman who are rising to the top of their careers or forging their own businesses.

"It is initiatives like this that are going to leave a real mark in our respective lives and change the workplace for the better thus creating a legacy that we can all be proud of.”

The company's Belfast global client service centre is currently home to 150 of the most knowledgeable talent acquisition, procurement, finance, IT and business intelligence professionals in Ireland.

Women in Business chief executive Roseann Kelly said: “We're thrilled to have Alexander Mann Solutions’ endorsement as title sponsor for our sixth annual awards celebration.

“Rosaleen and Alexander Mann Solutions share a passion for helping and enabling women to succeed, and their combined approach to diversity and championing women in the workplace is a perfect fit for our awards.”

Hosted by Pamela Ballantine, the Women in Business Awards in association with Alexander Mann Solutions affords females in business a unique opportunity to acknowledge and be recognised for their career accomplishments.

They reward talent, hard work and ultimately success in the world of business, whether as an entrepreneur or a leader.

Entries close at noon on Monday October 3. For more information on categories and how to enter visit womeninbusinessni.com.

Sponsors and partners of this year's awards include the Irish News, Department for the Economy, the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland, Danske Bank, Go For It, Diamond Recruitment and QA Travel.