Cork Logitech employee wins award for promoting diversity in technology industry

An employee of Cork's Logitech was among the winners at the recent 2025 Diversity in Tech awards in Dublin.

Cork-based Jarred Arendse of Logitech at Mahon's City Gate complex was honoured with the Social Impact Award at the recent ceremony which was held at the Gibson Hotel.

His award was for showing leadership in driving social impact initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) within the global technology sector.

The Diversity in Tech Awards, partnered by JP Morgan, celebrated 18 categories spanning gender, culture, disability, neurodiversity and social impact.

The event brought together over 350 leaders from across the global tech industry to honour those breaking new ground in innovation, inclusion and representation.

Among the evening’s most celebrated award winners were Catherine Doyle, general manager of Microsoft Ireland, who received the Grace Hopper Award, while Professor Katriona O’Sullivan of Maynooth University was presented with the Inspiration Award.

Clare Kilmartin, COO of the Diversity in Tech Awards, said that the 2025 award winners represent the very best of the technology community.

“At a time when DE&I policies are being called into question in some quarters, these awards shine a light on what’s possible when we embrace difference and foster diverse talent.

"It was an honour to celebrate such inspiring individuals and organisations at this year’s ceremony.” JP Morgan spokesperson Dermot Mackey added:

“JP Morgan are delighted to once again be the headline sponsor for the Diversity in Technology Awards.

“We know that building a stronger, more inclusive economy that benefits everyone is good for people, business and society.’”