Irish eyes on Monte Carlo as Hughes scoops entrepreneur gong

Harry Hughes of Portwest is gearing up to represent Ireland at a global entrepreneur event in Monte Carlo in June. Hughes secured his spot at the prestigious event after being named the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ for 2017 at the 20th annual awards ceremony held in Dublin last October.

Founded in Westport in 1904, Portwest is now a global safety supplier that designs, manufactures, and distributes a full range of specialist workwear. The company – run by Harry Hughes along with his brothers Cathal and Owen – employs over 2,000 people worldwide, with sales in 110 countries. The Co. Mayo-based company has driven revenues from nearly €200,000 in 1979 to over €140 million in 2016. Harry will now go on to represent Ireland at the World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards in Monte Carlo in June 2018, where he will compete with over 60 leading entrepreneurs from across the globe.