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William Doyle (Irish businessman)

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William Doyle
NationalityIrish
EducationTrinity College Dublin
OccupationBusinessman
TitleChief Executive of Newbridge Silverware
Term1993–present
PredecessorDominic Doyle
SpouseMonica[1]

William Doyle is an Irish businessman and current chief executive of Newbridge Silverware, a cutlery and giftware manufacturer based in Newbridge, County Kildare.[2]

Early life and education

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Doyle grew up in County Kildare and was educated at Newbridge College. He studied Business Studies and Economics at Trinity College Dublin.[3]

Career

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William Doyle took over as CEO of Newbridge Silverware from his father, Dominic Doyle, in 1993 when he died.[4] The company had a turnover of €27 million in 2007.[4][5]

Doyle was nominated for the 2005 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in the Industry category.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Smith, Andrea (30 December 2015). "The jewel in Newbridge's crown". Irish Independent. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  2. ^ "5 minutes with William Doyle". Irish Independent. 21 October 2006. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Leadership Insight – William Doyle" (PDF). Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland). Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  4. ^ a b "How Newbridge cornered the market in modern silverware and jewellery". independent. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  5. ^ "How Newbridge cornered the market in modern silverware and jewellery". Irish Independent. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  6. ^ "2005 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year". RTÉ Press Centre. 29 September 2005. Retrieved 11 April 2016.