Tipperary business leader receives landmark business award


Dave Devery Named Business All-Star Fractional CIO Of The Year 2025.
Leading Irish business and technology strategist and Tipperary local, Dave Devery from Nenagh, has been awarded the prestigious title of Business All-Star Fractional Chief Information Officer Of The Year 2025 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF).
This national recognition honours Dave’s exceptional leadership, strategic insight, and deep commitment to aligning technology with business goals across a wide range of industries.
With nearly two decades of experience in the IT sector, Dave has earned a reputation for integrity, innovation, and hands-on, client-focused service. His work as a Fractional CIO has empowered organisations to confidently navigate digital transformation, optimise their technology investments, and achieve long-term growth.
After founding and scaling a successful Managed Services Provider (MSP) from the ground up, serving hundreds of clients across sectors — Dave led the business through a successful exit and sale.
Today, through Dave Devery Consulting, he helps companies bridge the gap between technology and business strategy, offering independent, flexible CIO-level expertise to organisations that may not require a full-time executive.
This recognition reinforces Dave Devery’s position as a leading figure in Ireland’s technology and business landscape, offering transformative solutions that connect innovation with impact.
Reacting to the news of his company’s achievement, Founder, Dave Devery said: “This honour from the All-Ireland Business Foundation means a great deal. It validates the work I’ve done to help businesses unlock value through technology, and it reflects the trust placed in me by clients who seek clarity and confidence in their digital journeys. I’m grateful for the
recognition and more motivated than ever to support Irish businesses with purpose-driven IT leadership.”
Announcing the news of Dave Devery Consulting’s achievement, Deputy Chair of AIBF’s Adjudication Board, Kieran Ring, said: “Dave Devery, Founder of Dave Devery Consulting, is hereby recognised as the Business All- Star Fractional Chief Information Officer Of The Year 2025 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. This prestigious accreditation acknowledges Dave’s outstanding leadership in delivering strategic IT Solutions that align technology with business goals. The honour reflects his exceptional expertise and positions him as a leading figure in Ireland’s technology and business landscape.”
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Kapil Khanna (Managing Director, AIBF), Limerick hurler Dan Morrissey, Dave Devery (Business All-Star Fractional CIO Of
The Year 2025), Bevin Mahon (President, AIBF) & Cllr. Dan McSweeney pictured at the All-Ireland Business Foundation event as Dave Devery was honoured with his prestigious title.
