Alchemy Technology Services Presented with King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

The ceremonial presentation took place at the Mayor’s Chamber in the historic Guildhall, symbolising our strong commitment to our local roots. The award was presented by Mr Ian Crowe MBE CStJ, HM Lord-Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry, with Deputy Lieutenant Mr Gavin Killeen MBE DL in attendance. The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Ms Lilian Seenoi-Barr, hosted the event.

Mr Ian Crowe MBE CStJ commented: “Congratulations to Alchemy on winning the King’s Award for Enterprise. This is an incredible achievement that highlights hard work, innovation, and dedication to excellence. Alchemy’s commitment to pushing boundaries and making a positive impact is truly inspiring. Here’s to continued success and many more accolades in the future! Your achievement should inspire many other local companies to put themselves forward for the prestigious King’s Award.”

Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr added: “I was delighted to host this ceremony and be part of presenting this internationally recognised award to Alchemy Technology Services. It represents a fitting recognition for their dedicated work to grow their business across the world and establish themselves in a number of key overseas markets. Since their inception in 2018, Alchemy have quickly evolved into one of the city’s biggest employers and are a shining example of the benefits our Council area offers as a location to live, work and do global business in.”

John Harkin, our CEO, emphasised the local impact of this achievement: “Receiving the King’s Award for Enterprise is not just an honour for Alchemy, but a testament to the talent and potential of our community. This award reflects our unwavering commitment to Derry / Londonderry and Northern Ireland. Our success is intertwined with the growth and prosperity of our local area.”

Since our inception in 2018, we’ve been a driving force for local economic development, creating over 200 highly skilled jobs primarily filled by local talent. Our in-house Graduate Programme, now in its third year, continues to provide valuable opportunities for graduates from local universities. Additionally, we maintain ongoing recruitment for senior roles, reinforcing our dedication to nurturing homegrown talent and contributing to the region’s professional landscape at all levels. Alchemy remains committed to balancing our global expansion with a strong focus on local impact. We view our international success as a means to further invest in and develop the Derry / Londonderry region, ensuring that as we grow, so too does the community we call home.

This commitment is further exemplified by our acquisition of r10 consulting, now known as Alchemy London Market, which has driven growth by expanding our offer to clients and creating better opportunities for our people. This King’s Award stands as a proud achievement for Alchemy and a powerful affirmation of the potential within the Derry / Londonderry community. It represents not just business success, but a model of how companies can drive positive change and create opportunities at a local level while competing on a global stage.