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Irish America’s 2017 Business 100 Awards with SAP CEO Bill McDermott (Photos)

By Irish America Staff
December 14, 2017

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Irish America magazine celebrated its 2017 Business 100 Awards on December 13 at the Metropolitan Club in Manhattan, recognizing the contributions of 100 Irish and Irish American business professionals to the corporate world. Bill McDermott, CEO of the global software giant SAP, delivered the keynote speech. “I think about being in this room in the great city of New York, my … [Read more...] about Weekly Comment:
Irish America’s 2017 Business 100 Awards with SAP CEO Bill McDermott (Photos)

The American Dreamer

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
December / January 2018

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With tenacity, focus, a lot of hard work, and an ability to inspire others to dream big, Bill McDermott rose to the top job at SAP. But, never one to rest on his laurels, he is always on to the next achievement. Could he be a future President?  ℘℘℘ B ill McDermott’s expansive Manhattan office, overlooking the Hudson River, is just a short train ride from the Queens … [Read more...] about The American Dreamer

First Word:
American Dreamers

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
December / January 2018

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“Life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.” —The definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams, 1931 ℘℘℘ Congratulations to our Business 100 honorees and our Keynote Speaker Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP. You exemplify our cultural heritage … [Read more...] about First Word:
American Dreamers

Roots: The MacDermots

By Dave Lewis, Editorial Assistant
December / January 2018

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The MacDermots are a clan of royalty and rebels. ℘℘℘ The MacDermot clan and its descendants have produced kings, revolutionaries, politicians, CEOs, sports figures, authors and at least one Hall of Famer throughout the centuries. In addition to “MacDermot,” the name has several geographic variants, including the Irish MacDiarmada, McDermitt, and McDiarmid, and the Manx Kermit … [Read more...] about Roots: The MacDermots

Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP, is Irish America’s 2017 Business 100 Awards Keynote Honoree

By Irish America Staff
November 8, 2017

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Irish America is pleased to announce Bill McDermott, chief executive officer of software giant SAP, as the keynote honoree at the 32nd Annual Irish America Business 100 Awards dinner on Wednesday, December 13 at the Metropolitan Club of New York in Manhattan. For information on reserving seating at the awards dinner, table reservations, advertising and sponsorship … [Read more...] about Bill McDermott, CEO of SAP, is Irish America’s 2017 Business 100 Awards Keynote Honoree