Google is to receive the IDA Ireland Special Recognition Award 2021. The award will be presented to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, by An Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar and CEO IDA Ireland Martin Shanahan at an event in the United States in September. “Google has had a remarkable success story here and the impact it has had on Irish society and the economy has been significant”, said Martin Shanahan, CEO of IDA Ireland. “IDA Ireland introduced this annual Special Recognition Award in January 2020 as we believe it is important that we celebrate the huge contribution our 1600+ FDI companies have made to Ireland.”Google set up an office in Ireland in 2003 with 100 employees. Nick Leeder, VP Google Ireland, said: “Google Ireland is committed to helping Irish businesses and communities grow and, as we look ahead to our future in Ireland, I am excited about the work we will continue to do together.”

Source: Irish Independent July 21, 2021 08:15 UTC