Platinum for Learning Pool in Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies 2024

Derry, Northern Ireland, 24 September 2024 – For the fourth consecutive year, Learning Pool has achieved the Platinum award in Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies program. This award confirms the company’s standing as one of Ireland/Northern Ireland’s top-performing companies by showcasing its dedication to business excellence, innovation, and leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

A thorough judging process precedes recognition each year, evaluating the entire management team and the business strategy of each company. Judges examined a wide range of areas, including environmental, social, and governance standards, strategic planning, and talent management.

The 2024 awards ceremony, held at the RDS on 19 September, recognized 129 companies from across 28 counties in Ireland. Collectively, these companies generate a turnover of more than €15 billion and employ over 45,000 people in industries ranging from technology to construction.

“To be recognized as one of Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies for over a decade is a tremendous honour”, said Ashley Milton, Learning Pool’s CFO. “Securing Platinum for the fourth year in a row is testament to the relentless dedication of our entire team. Everyone here plays a vital role in driving our growth and pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve together.”

Brian Murphy, Lead Partner for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, said: “The Irish economic growth story has been extraordinary, and we see this evidenced in the success of Irish indigenous businesses and the confidence shown by Best Managed Companies.”

Learning Pool joins an exclusive group of companies with Platinum status that consistently excel in all aspects of business management, further underscoring Learning Pool’s leadership and its continued impact within the industry.

For more information and the full list of winners, see here. 

About Learning Pool

Learning Pool is a learning technology company that optimizes employee performance with intelligent, data-driven experiences. Through its enterprise portfolio, Learning Pool has crafted learning journeys for thousands of organizations and their business units worldwide, enabling smarter compliance, onboarding, and upskilling. The company’s dedication to creating business impact and constantly innovating is the reason customers like Valvoline, Villeroy & Boch, and Royal Caribbean Group, choose Learning Pool to enhance the efficiency and productivity of their workforce. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Derry, with offices in the UK and North America, Learning Pool employs 450 people worldwide. For more information, visit Learning Pool, X, and LinkedIn.

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a global leader in professional services, with over 457,000 employees in more than 150 countries. In Ireland, Deloitte’s team of 3,000 professionals offers audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services. Deloitte Ireland LLP is the Irish affiliate of Deloitte NSE LLP, a member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL). For more information about Deloitte’s global network, visit www.deloitte.com/about.

About Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards

Ireland’s Best Managed Companies programme, led by Deloitte, is the premier awards scheme recognizing excellence in Irish and Northern Irish-owned companies. The programme evaluates businesses across all aspects of performance, including management practices, ESG standards, and talent development. Programme sponsors include AIB, the UCD Michael Smurfit Business School, and The Business Post. For more information, visit www.deloittebestmanaged.ie.