
aspire
Stronger Together
Join us for Sherweb Aspire, an exclusive event
designed to inspire growth, spark innovation and strengthen partnership.
September 24th (Main Day) & 25th

aspire
Stronger Together
Exclusive event for Sherweb Partners
Join us for Sherweb Aspire, a day built for connection, insight, and practical strategies to help your business thrive, followed by an evening celebrating our transition from MicroWarehouse to Sherweb and our inaugural partner awards.
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aspire
Stronger Together
Join us for Sherweb Aspire, an exclusive event
designed to inspire growth, spark innovation and strengthen partnership.
September 24th (Main Day) & 25th
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Date September 24th |
Slieve Russell Hotel, Co. Cavan, Ireland. *Complimentary accommodation available |
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Celebrate with us as we recognise the partners shaping whats' possible and driving shared success across our ecosystem |
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- Agenda
- Insights
- Networking
- Celebrate
Five forces every MSP in the room is feeling
#SherwebAspire gives you clarity, connections, and strategies to turn these forces into your competitive advantage
From peer-to-peer discussions and Women in Tech networking opportunities to the Sherweb Aspire Inaugural Dinner and Awards and Golf Experience, you'll have multiple ways to connect with the people shaping the future of the channel.
And because your accommodation is included, the conversations don't need to end when the sessions finish. Stay overnight at the Slieve Russell Hotel and make the most of informal networking opportunities in a relaxed setting alongside your peers and industry leaders.
Meet the Industry's Leading Vendors
24 September
Connect with leading technology vendors, cloud providers and security specialists throughout the day. Explore the latest solutions, discover new business opportunities, and engage directly with experts who can help accelerate your MSP growth.
What to expect:
- Dedicated vendor exhibition area
- One-to-one conversations with technology experts
- Product demonstrations and solution showcases
- Exclusive partner offers and programme insights
- Networking throughout the day, including breaks, lunch and the evening reception

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Microsoft's Al shift accelerates
Thriving Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Navigating Career, Family and Life's Many Demands Women in the Channel Networking Breakfast
September 25th at 08:30AM
Join us for an inspiring morning of networking and honest conversation as we explore what success really looks like today. From building careers and raising families to caring for loved ones, supporting households and prioritizing wellbeing, women often juggle multiple responsibilities at once. Hear from women leaders as they share candid stories, lessons learned and practical strategies for thriving through life's competing demands.
Whether you're early in your career, leading a team or balancing responsibilities both inside and outside of work, this session will offer meaningful insights, practical takeaways and an opportunity to connect with other women navigating similar challenges.
- Connect with inspiring women
- Learn from experienced leaders
- Gain practical insights you can apply immediately
- Expand your professional network
PGA National Ireland Slieve Russell
September 25th at 8:30AM
PGA National Ireland Slieve Russell is one of only 8 PGA National designated resorts in the world and its highly acclaimed 18-hole championship course & 9 Hole ‘PGA National’ Academy course forms part of the magnificent 300-acre Slieve Russell Estate.
PGA National Ireland Slieve Russell has hosted two European Tour events and was also home to the Irish PGA Championship.
Course details:
- Par 72 / 7,053 yards
- Set across a 300-acre estate
- Lakes feature prominently throughout the course PGA National Ireland — one of only 8
- PGA National designated resorts worldwide
- Regarded as one of Ireland's top parkland courses
- Designed to reward accurate, attacking play rather than simply punishing mistakes
- Known particularly for its challenging and impressive greens
Sherweb
Partner Awards
24 September
Celebrate Success. Inspire Growth.
Join us as we celebrate innovation, growth and excellence across the channel at the Inaugural Sherweb Aspire Dinner and Awards. Whether you're being recognised for your achievements or taking inspiration from the successes of others, Aspire shines a spotlight on our partners driving our industry forward.
Recognition isn't just about awards. It's about sharing success stories, learning from those leading the way, and celebrating the impact MSPs make every day.
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| TIME | Location | Session |
| 09:30 | Reception | Registration, light breakfast and networking |
| 10:45 | Main Stage | Keynote 1 – What transition means for you |
| 11:00 | Main Stage | Analyst keynote: The State of the MSP Market 2026/27 within Ireland and the UK — Robin Ody, Omdia |
| 11:40 | Main Stage | Stronger together: Growth, investment and where the Microsoft opportunity moves next — Rob Driver, Finian Nally & Jason Brown |
| 12:15 | Main Stage | Customer Zero: how Sherweb adopted AI, and what it cost us to learn — Laura Holdright |
| 12:45 | Break | Networking lunch and exhibition hall open |
| 13:45 | Transition | Move to breakout rooms |
| 13:55 | Breakout |
Breakout Sessions:
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| 15:10 | Break | Afternoon tea and coffee |
| 15:30 | Main Stage | Stand Out or Blend In: Why the next three years belong to the specialists – Justine Adams and Stacey Mullally |
| 16:00 | Main Stage | Partner panel: what is actually working - Finian Nally |
| 16:25 | Main Stage | Fireside conversation: the view from Microsoft Ireland – Catherine Doyle, Microsoft Ireland MD |
| 16:50 | Main Stage | Closing remarks |
Evening
| TIME | Location | Session |
| 18:00 | Main Stage | Drinks reception |
| 19:15 | Main Stage | Sherweb Partner Awards, dessert and networking |
Optional day 2 events
| TIME | Location | Session |
| 08:30 | Golf Course | Play Ireland's only PGA Golf Course, 1 of 8 in Europe. |
| 09:00 | Solarium | Thriving, not just surviving: navigating career, family and life's many demands. Brought to you by Women in the Channel |
Matthew co-founded Sherweb with his brother Peter in 1998. Decades later, he still sees the Internet as a revolutionizing medium that has replaced traditional enterprise software with on-demand solutions offered as a service.
Matthew provides the dynamism and vision that has helped position Sherweb as a pioneer in cloud solutions and distribution. He holds a law degree and an MBA from the Université de Sherbrooke.
Alain joined Sherweb in 2021 as its Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for defining the company’s organizational strategy, optimizing operations, and driving transformation strategies.
With a rich background in senior management roles for major Canadian industry players including Bell and CGI, Alain brings a solid vision to fulfilling our customer promise.
Alain is recognized for his passion, versatility, and ability to identify and resolve complex commercial, operational, and organizational challenges, and he holds an MBA in Management from HEC Montréal.
I’m a strategic marketing and GTM leader with 20+ years driving customer-led growth, brand differentiation, and partner success across B2B, B2B2B and B2C industries. I turn insights into action, creating integrated campaigns and positioning strategies that deliver measurable impact.
I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, leading cross-functional teams through change, fostering high-performing cultures, and collaborating with sales, product, and executive leadership to align marketing initiatives with real customer needs and business priorities.
Passionate about innovation, I leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance customer experiences, enable smarter decisions, and unlock new revenue streams. I combine a strategic mindset with hands-on execution, ensuring marketing drives tangible business growth, competitive advantage, and partner impact.
Robin Ody is a practice leader (MSP) on the channels team, working in the EMEA region. He works as a go-to-market strategy consultant for channels clients and leads managed services analysis research.
Prior to joining Canalys, now part of Omdia, in 2015, Robin worked in the music industry, as a producer and recording engineer, running an independent record label in London. He graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a BSc (Hons) in business management.
During his studies, he was part of a team providing research and consulting services, on behalf of a London business initiative pairing students and academics with local businesses. He is fluent in English and French.
Based out of Nova Scotia, Laura is the Vice President of Security and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) at Sherweb. With 25 years experience in technology roles, she is a senior risk and compliance leader in developing strategy and identifying opportunities to integrate advanced solutions effectively.
She’s worked in IT companies such as BlackBerry, and both US and Canadian start-ups. Laura holds an LLM in business law specializing in privacy and regulatory compliance, and her certifications include CRCMP, PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt and Agile expert.
Rob Driver is Managing Director of MicroWarehouse Cloud, part of the Sherweb group, and a recognised leader in the Irish technology and cloud channel. With extensive experience across cloud services, Microsoft technologies and IT distribution, Rob is passionate about helping partners navigate the evolving technology landscape and build successful cloud businesses.
Known for his strong partner focus and practical approach, Rob has played a key role in driving MicroWarehouse’s growth and its continued success within the Microsoft ecosystem. In 2026, he was recognised as a CRN EMEA Channel Leader, highlighting his contribution to the technology channel and partner community.
Finian Nally is a highly experienced Technology Leader with over 20 years’ experience in the IT industry and a passion for using technology to drive business success. Combining strong technical expertise with commercial and business acumen, Finian has worked with multinationals, national organisations and SMEs across a wide range of industries.
Throughout his career, Finian has built trusted relationships with organisations at all levels, including board and C-suite executives, delivering technology strategies, transformation programmes and key business solutions. With extensive project management experience, he is focused on delivering practical, high-quality solutions that create meaningful business outcomes.
Stacey Mullally has nearly 18 years of experience in Ireland's technology and telecommunications industry, with a career spanning sales, management, business development, and direct end-user sales.
Having worked across both channel and direct sales environments, Stacey brings a deep understanding of customer requirements, partner ecosystems, and the wider commercial landscape. She is passionate about building long-term relationships and connecting the right people, solutions, and opportunities to drive mutual success for customers, partners, and stakeholders alike. Known for her collaborative approach and strong relationship-building skills, Stacey focuses on creating meaningful partnerships that deliver sustainable business growth and positive outcomes for all parties involved.
Catherine Doyle joined Microsoft Ireland as General Manager in 2024, where she leads the sales, marketing, and services organisation across the island of Ireland. In her role, Catherine is focused on helping organisations in both the public and private sectors become Frontier Firms, reimagining how work gets done by embedding AI and cloud technologies into everyday operations to drive productivity, innovation, and sustainable growth.
With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Catherine has held a range of senior leadership roles within the technology industry. Prior to joining Microsoft, she served as Managing Director for Dell Technologies in Ireland, overseeing the commercial and enterprise businesses across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Her tenure at Dell Technologies was marked by significant contributions to business growth and market expansion, including leadership roles within the EMEA Software Sales Division and the Strategic Outsourcers team.
Catherine’s vision for Microsoft Ireland is centred on empowering organisations to harness AI responsibly and at scale, combining technology with leadership, culture and skills to unlock new value for employees, customers and citizens. Her commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation and social responsibility reflects Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more.
Outside of her professional life, Catherine resides in County Kildare with her husband, Stuart, and their two children. She is an enthusiast of the outdoors, enjoying hiking and traveling, and she values spending quality time with friends and family.
David Cooper is a Microsoft professional based in Belfast, working closely with Microsoft partners and the technology community across Northern Ireland..
His recent work and engagement focuses on Microsoft Copilot, AI and the emerging world of agentic development. David has hosted and contributed to partner sessions covering Copilot, Copilot Studio and the evolution of AI-powered agents, helping partners explore the practical opportunities these technologies present..
David is also actively involved in Microsoft's engagement with its partner ecosystem, including events and initiatives focused on AI adoption, productivity and the future of work.
Catriona McDonnell is a Senior Partner Development Manager at Microsoft with more than 20 years of experience building partner ecosystems and bringing new technology propositions to market. Her career has spanned Xbox, Windows, OEM, and Surface, with a consistent focus on turning innovation into commercial opportunity. Her current focus is expanding the Surface Commercial channel, accelerating adoption of the Surface Copilot+ PC value proposition and helping partners build more profitable, sustainable Surface businesses. At the heart of her approach is a belief that great technology only delivers its full potential when partners can translate it into clear customer value and compelling commercial opportunities
Chris Whiteman is an experienced technology sales and channel professional with more than 20 years of experience at ASUS, building strong relationships and driving growth across the UK and Ireland technology markets. Chris now heads up the Commercial Business for ASUS across the UK and Ireland, where he is responsible for driving growth, developing strategic partnerships and strengthening the company’s position across key commercial markets.
With extensive experience working with reseller partners, customers and technology vendors, Chris specialises in creating successful go-to-market strategies and delivering sustainable business growth. Known for his energetic, straightforward, and relationship-led approach, Chris is passionate about building genuine partnerships that create long-term mutual success.
Ming Man has spent the past seven years focused exclusively on the managed service provider (MSP) market, most recently as Director of MSPs for Northern Europe at Citrix, and now as Manager of MSP Sales for EMEA at Nerdio, where he leads the EMEA Partner Success Management team. His work centers on two things: bringing new MSPs into Nerdio's partner ecosystem, and helping existing partners grow. Ming's approach starts with listening, understanding the specific pressures MSPs are under before proposing a fix, so the solutions he brings actually move their business forward.
An enterprise sales & service professional, experienced in delivering global infrastructure transformation projects across manufacturing, pharmaceutical, technology and retail sectors. She's passionate about working with clients to understand how data and digital transformation can support their organisation's productivity, growth and profitability. Aside from her business expertise, Katie is a musician, sweet fiend and class clown.
Benas drives the technical and commercial enablement strategy for Nord Security’s B2B channel ecosystem, empowering MSPs and VARs to successfully scale and secure their clients' businesses.
Aaron is a tenured revenue leader, having spent over a decade in cloud distribution supporting MSP's add security services to their managed service stack and working with security vendors to help bring their product/solution to market. Now at usecure as their Chief Revenue Officer, Aaron oversees usecure's channel, sales and marketing functions - all designed to enable MSP's and SMB's to secure the human layer through Human Risk Intelligence
Rebecca has six years of experience in the industry, spanning across numerous areas of the Cybersecurity landscape. She's worked for vendors specialising in Email Security, Web-filtering and Endpoint Detection. She has worked with the Huntress EMEA team for a year now, taking charge of protecting MSPs in the cybersecurity sector. Throughout her career Rebecca has partnered closely with numerous MSPs and channel partners as a trusted advisor, helping organisations understand modern threats, and build practical, effective security strategies.
Jon-Marc has been working within the IT Channel for 23-years and most recently joined WatchGuard in 2010 to raise awareness of the risks posed by cyber criminals. Recently there has been an increasing requirement to guide partners through a process of transformation, from value added reseller to Managed Security Provider. Enabling the UK channel to adopt a managed approached to security, has resulted in a tremendous growth within our partner community, whilst improving our customers security posture; protecting them against the increasing levels advanced threats.
Jason leads business, product and channel strategy across Sherweb's hardware and software distribution, IT service management and automation, and HR technology businesses. He is responsible for driving growth, strengthening strategic partnerships, and expanding Sherweb's portfolio to meet the evolving needs of partners and customers across multiple markets.
Working closely with vendors, partners and customers, Jason focuses on identifying new market opportunities, developing go-to-market strategies, and bringing innovative solutions to market. Drawing on extensive experience in product management, marketing and channel leadership, he has successfully launched and scaled products and services that help organizations improve productivity, collaboration and operational efficiency.

aspire
Stronger Together
Join us for Sherweb Aspire, an exclusive event
designed to inspire growth, spark innovation and strengthen partnership.
September 24th (Main Day) & 25th
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