Friday, 26 September, 2025. CluneTech, the Kilkenny-headquartered software technology group, has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies during a gala ceremony at the RDS in Dublin.
This recognition marks a major milestone for CluneTech, as the group celebrates its tenth consecutive year at Platinum level – the programme’s highest honour, reserved for companies that demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategy, and performance year after year.
Eight new businesses have been awarded the Ireland’s Best Managed Companies (BMC) accolade at the 17th annual awards programme. This year, Deloitte recognised 115 indigenous companies at the awards, representing 25 of the 32 counties across the island of Ireland. The network of companies has a combined turnover of more than €22 billion and provide employment to over 62,000 people across a range of sectors from technology and healthcare to construction.
Established in 1996 by entrepreneur Terry Clune, CluneTech is headquartered in Ireland with a footprint across four continents and does business in more than 100 countries on a daily basis. The group has offices in 21 countries, and over 1,200 employees globally. The group encompasses TransferMate, Fintua, Sprintax, Benamic, among others. Immedis, a leading global payroll platform, was acquired by UKG in June 2023, in one of Ireland’s largest technology deals.
Commenting on the award, Terry Clune, CEO and Founder of CluneTech, said:
“Being recognised for the tenth consecutive year at Platinum level is something we’re incredibly proud of. It’s a reflection of the brilliant people behind CluneTech who continue to innovate and deliver world-class solutions for our customers. The Deloitte Best Managed Companies programme sets a very high bar, and this achievement shows the strength of our culture, our strategy, and our commitment to growth. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but even more excited about what’s ahead.”
Brian Murphy, Lead Partner for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, said:
“Congratulations to all winning companies on their achievement. Irish indigenous businesses continue to impress, demonstrating unwavering resilience and commitment to excellence in an everchanging economic landscape. The Ireland’s Best Managed Companies programme recognises the significant contribution that these businesses make to our economy, our communities and our nation as a whole. As avital part of our business ecosystem, it is essential that they are supported to grow and scale into the future, and the Best Managed programme hopes to support them as they do.
Glenn Shanley, Head of AIB Corporate Banking, said:
“Ireland’s Best Managed Companies is a showcase of what we see daily in AIB – the incredible strength, ambition and resilience of our indigenous companies. The process is a celebration of strong management teams and the energy they bring to the business world. We can see many shared traits in the 2025 winners – for instance, a willingness to face challenges head on and turn them into opportunities, embedding sustainability as a priority, and creating a culture in which people are comfortable with sharing opinions and challenging each other. Congratulations to all winners, I wish them every success in the coming year.”
About the Best Managed Companies Awards
Ireland’s Best Managed Companies programme, run by Deloitte, promotes and recognises excellence in Irish/Northern Irish owned and managed companies. It is the only awards scheme on the island of Ireland that considers a business’ performance from every perspective. Entrants to the programme will compete for this designation in a rigorous process that evaluates the calibre of their management abilities and practices.
Programme sponsors are AIB, the UCD Michael Smurfit Business School and the Business Post. For further information, visit www.deloittebestmanaged.ie.
International History of Best Managed Companies Programme
The Best Managed Companies Programme originated in Canada in 1993, where it has been run successfully ever since and is the country’s leading business awards programme. In addition to Ireland and Canada, the programme is currently run in over 45 countries including China, The US, UK, Southeast Asia, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Türkiye, Mexico and Chile.
For more information, please contact:
Lauren Cleere, Marketing and Communications Manager, CluneTech
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