Peter O’Rourke, CEO of Peter Mark, Noeleen Gorman, Peter Mark Rathmines, and Mark Keaveney, co-founder of Peter Mark, pictured at the Peter Mark Long Service Awards, at which employees from salons across the island of Ireland who have worked at Peter Mark for 10 years or more were recognised – included Peter Whitley of Peter Mark Castlebar. Photo: Leon Farrel | Photocall Ireland

Mayo-based stylist among those awarded at Peter Mark Long Service Awards

Peter Mark has honoured 117 members of its team for their valued contribution and long-standing service to the company.

The Peter Mark Long Service Awards recognise employees from salons across the island of Ireland who have worked with the company for 10 years or more.

Of the 117 honoured, the average length of service was 20 years, with the years of service honoured from 10 years to 40 years.

Collectively, the team members ranging from stylists to head office staff have over 2,000 years of experience in the hairdressing industry.

Among the award winners was Peter Whitley at Peter Mark Castlebar, who has given 15 years of service.

Commenting on the Long Service Awards, Peter O’Rourke, CEO of Peter Mark, said: “We are delighted to honour over a hundred of our colleagues for their long-standing service to the company. We pride ourselves on our strong track record in retaining our talent and strive to provide our team with a lifelong career in the industry, offering continuous professional development through our world-class training programme.

“Our talented team is at the heart of our business, and I would like to sincerely thank each of them for their passion and continued dedication to the Peter Mark Group.”

Peter Mark is Ireland’s leading hairdressing group with 66 salons on the island of Ireland employing almost 1,400 people in towns and cities.