William Doyle (Irish businessman)

William Doyle
Nationality Irish
Alma mater Trinity College, Dublin
Occupation Businessman
Title Chief Executive of Newbridge Silverware
Term 1993–present
Predecessor Dominic Doyle
Spouse(s) Monica[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]

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

William Doyle took over as CEO of Newbridge Cutlery, one of Ireland's oldest brands, from his father Dominic Doyle in 1993 when he died.[4] The company had a turnover of €27 million in 2007 and has a strong emphasis on marketing, advertising and brand awareness in both the domestic and international market.[5] Newbridge Silverware brand ambassadors have included Yasmin Le Bon, Sophie Dahl, Ronan O'Gara, Rob Kearney, Rozanna Purcell, Amy Huberman and Naomi Campbell, among others.[6][7]

Doyle was nominated in the 2005 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards.[8]

References

  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. ↑ "Celebrating 80 years of Newbridge Silverware". Newbridge Silverware. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "How Newbridge cornered the market in modern silverware and jewellery". Irish Independent. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "Rugby player Rob Kearney models Newbridge Silverware latest collection". Xposé. 6 March 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  7. ↑ McQuillan, Deirdre; Carr, Aoife (8 September 2015). "Naomi Campbell revealed as the new face of Newbridge Silverware". The Irish Times. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
  8. ↑ "2005 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year". RTÉ Press Centre. 29 September 2005. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
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