Irish America’s Business 100 honors the best and the brightest Irish-American and Irish-born leaders, representing some of the most innovative and influential companies and corporations in the world.

Irish America will once again ring in the holiday season and celebrate the Business 200 Gala Awards at the beautiful Metropolitan Club on Monday, December 15th.

We are thrilled to announce Maggie Timoney as the keynote speaker for the Business 100. Maggie is the first female CEO of a major U.S. beer company and one of only six women to be named Grand Marshall of the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Maggie’s journey from excelling on the basketball court at Iona, to breaking significant gender barriers in the beer industry—reflects her resilience, leadership, and influence.

Joining Heineken in 1998 Maggie has held positions around the world including posts in the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, and as the CEO of HEINEKEN Ireland for five years before being named the CEO of HEINEKEN USA in 2018.

Known for her no-nonsense style and people-first approach, Timoney champions accountability and empowerment. Her trailblazing path has made her not just a respected executive, but also a role model for women in male-dominated industries.

Join us as we celebrate Maggie and her fellow Business 100 honorees at the 2025 Business 100 dinner.

Tickets to the Gala Awards dinner are limited. To sponsor the Business 100 or purchase a table, please contact Mary Cucinell at maryc@irishamerica.com or 845.502.6248.

You can learn about Irish America’s Business 100 honorees from past years below and to see highlights from our 2024 Business 100, click here.