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As managing director of Microsoft in Ireland, Cathriona Hallahan overseas 1,200 full-time and 700 part-time staff in Sandyford, South Co Dublin, managing the company’s commercial and consumer business in Ireland.

Cathriona Hallahan, managing director, Microsoft in ireland Picture: Naoise Culhane
Cathriona Hallahan, managing director, Microsoft in ireland Picture: Naoise Culhane

Microsoft Ireland’s operations include software development and testing, localisation, operations, finance, IT, human resources and sales and marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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When I started with Microsoft 29 years ago as an accounts clerk, my goals were modest. Since then, I’ve worked in a range of areas, including operations, customer and partner ...