Timothy R. Lannon
Aramark, which is headquartered in Philadelphia but provides food services, facilities management and career apparel in 22 countries, including Ireland, is this year’s recipient of the Irish American Business Chamber and Network’s annual Ambassador’s Award.
The Irish Ambassador to the United States, Michael Collins, will present the award to Joan O’Shaughnessy, CEO of Aramark Ireland, which was a 2010 finalist in the Chambers Ireland’s Corporate Responsibility Award, at a luncheon on Friday, February 25, at the Crystal Team Room at the Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia.
Aramark Ireland employs more than 4,000 people and provides contract catering, facilities management and property management services to more than 400 operations in Ireland. Under Ms. O’Shaughnessy’s leadership, Aramark Ireland serves more than a quarter million customers daily.
Also being honored at the luncheon will be Timothy R. Lannon, president of St. Joseph’s University who will become president of Creighton University in Nebraska—his alma mater—in July. Father Lannon began his term as St. Joseph’s president in 2003, after a stint at Marquette University. A Jesuit, he holds three master’s degrees, a doctor in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard and a professional diploma from Fordham. He will receive the annual Taoiseach award, given to people of Irish descent who exemplify leadership and compassion. Last year’s recipient was WaWa’s cultural ambassador Harry J. McHugh.
The Uachtaran or “President’s” award this year goes to James Hasson, president of Hypex, an international provider of custom engineered solutions headquartered in Southampton, PA, and his wife, Sarah, a prominent leader in many non-profit organizations in the area.
For more information about the event, contact Alanna Barry McCloskey at abarry@iabcn.org or irish_event@iabcn.org .
