Waste industry leader Jacqueline O'Donovan was awarded an OBE this month.
The managing director of O'Donovan Waste was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by King Charles III at a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Her award was announced in King Charles' Birthday Honors List in June.
A second-generation Irish woman, she took over the reins of the London-based family business following the sudden death of her Cork-born father Joe O'Donovan in 1985 and has since blazed a trail for women across the industry. Ta.
O'Donovan was just 19 years old at the time, but has since led the company, supported by his three brothers, and is now an industry leader.
On December 19, she was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for her “outstanding service to recycling, safety and industry”.
Jacqueline O'Donovan was awarded the Order of the British Empire at a ceremony held at Windsor Castle.After the award ceremony, she said: “I am deeply honored to receive this Order of the British Empire. It confirms for me the fact that the work I have done and continue to do is making a difference and having a positive impact. .”
“It strengthens my belief in the importance of sustainability and safety,” she added.
Throughout her career, Ms. O'Donovan has achieved many firsts, including becoming the world's first female CEO with a master's degree in demolition management.
The businesswoman has previously been named “Private Businesswoman of the Year'' by PwC, “Entrepreneur of the Year'' by the Growing Business Awards, and “Director of the Year'' by the Institute of Directors of Directors (IoD). He has received the title twice.
In 2017, she was awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, for her continued support of the British Irish community.
