Judging Panel

An independent panel of recognised and expert judges, both domestic and international, drawn from academia, business and broader related sectors will determine the winners of the Irish CX Impact Awards.

We understand the importance of a fair and objective judging process. That's why we assemble a prestigious panel of industry leaders, renowned for their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and expertise in customer experience.

Our selection process is meticulous. Judges are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and declare any potential conflicts of interest. Entries with conflicts are reassigned, ensuring complete impartiality.

This unwavering commitment to integrity is the foundation of our awards programme. Become a part of recognising industry excellence. If you're interested in joining the judging panel, email your details to judges@businessriver.com

2024 Judging Panel

Agnieszka Jozwiak (Judging Coordinator)

Customer Experience Consulting & Advisory, CXPA Ireland

Agnieszka is a CX professional with over 15 years’ proven track record of improving business operating models and innovating service design utilising experience management strategies built around knowledge centred services VIEW MORE

Jennifer Brennan

CEO, Thrive Marketing

Jennifer is an experienced marketing and communications professional with a demonstrated history of working in the private and non-profit sector. VIEW MORE

Gavin Carpenter

Chief Executive Officer, Phonovation

Gavin holds a Degree in Business Management and a Masters in Management from UCD Michael Smurfit Business School. Gavin is an award-winning Lean Principles Practitioner and Change Management Leader. VIEW MORE

John Carroll

Marketing Manager - Irish Distillers Brand Homes, Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard

John Carroll leads the marketing & customer experience function for Irish Distillers Brand Homes - Jameson Distillery Bow St. in Dublin, awarded World’s Leading Distillery Tour 2018-2021, and Midleton Distillery Experience, Co. Cork, the heart & soul of Irish Whiskey. VIEW MORE

Jamie Coleman

VP Customer Experience, Quest Software

Jamie Coleman is the VP of Customer Experience at Quest, responsible for the Customer Experience team consisting of Professional Services, Technical Support and Customer Success. His mission is to make sure every customer and partner is able to achieve their business objectives and goals. VIEW MORE

Rachael Corcoran

Director, Digital Engagement Lead Ireland, EPAM Systems

Rachael is a Customer Experience and digital business strategy leader with over 20 years of experience in Fintech Start Ups, Professional Services and IT consulting firms. She helps businesses keep pace with rapidly changing customer expectations and designing customer centric outcomes. VIEW MORE

Tim Farmer

Managing Director, W5 Marketing Intelligence Limited

Tim is the former Managing Director of the award-winning Customer Experience and Customer Strategy consultancy, W5 and is now in the launch phase of a new data strategy and analytics consultancy, iSquared VIEW MORE

Shane Lynn

CEO, EdgeTier

Shane Lynn PhD is co-founder and CEO of EdgeTier, a Dublin-based technology company that builds AI systems to improve customer experience using the insights within customer support conversations. Shane has a keen love of machine learning and data science, working in the area for more than 20 years. VIEW MORE

Tara Martin

Vice-President Customer Success, RentalMatics

Tara has over two decades of experience in strategy formulation, business development, customer experience design and delivery, and driving digital transformation in the car rental industry. Since 2021 she has been serving as Vice President - Customer Success at RentalMatics VIEW MORE

Terri McCarthy

Independent Consultant, The Experience Edge

Terri is CX and Marketing specialist, with 20 years experience working as a consultant and working client side. She is passionate about creating insight led customer strategies and demonstrating measurable business value. VIEW MORE

Aideen McGrath

Head up PR, Communications, and Campaigns, Laya Healthcare

Aideen McGrath heads up PR, Communications, and Campaigns at laya healthcare, Ireland’s fastest-growing health insurance provider. She was key in developing and rolling out its successful CX strategy. Laya is part of AXA, the largest insurer in Ireland and the No.1 health insurer in Europe. VIEW MORE

Ann Marie O'Donnell

Customer Strategy Director, Actavo

Ann-Marie has more than 20 years’ experience as a customer experience strategist and practitioner. Her areas of expertise include CX strategy design, customer insight, journey mapping and employee engagement. VIEW MORE

Brian O'Flynn

Director, Capventis

Director and trusted advisor to enterprise and public sector clients with over 25 years of solution delivery experience in the areas of Experience Management, Data Analytics, CRM, and Operational Systems. VIEW MORE

Jan Richards

Head of CX, Irish Life Group

Jan Richards is a marketing, brand and insights expert with over 30 years experience across a broad range of categories. Currently Head of Customer Experience at Irish Life, Jan leads strategic customer-centric initiatives, enhancing the customer experience and customer culture across divisions. She is also Chairwoman of The Dublin Well Woman Centre. VIEW MORE

Eddie Stack

CX Director, Insight6

Eddie Stack is an insight6 CX Specialist based in Ireland, leveraging over 25 years of industry expertise. Eddie has also served over nine years as an Executive Director for BNI working with a vast array of businesses where customer service is key. VIEW MORE

Maria Svejdar

Head of Marketing, Communications and Customer Experience (CX), GS1 Ireland

With over 25 years' experience working in Marketing, Insights and Strategy across the retail grocery, payments and information technology sectors, Maria is passionate about the adoption of digital solutions that bring people, process and technology together, to transform how we work, sell and buy, e VIEW MORE