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Taran O'Doherty - Yahire

Taran O'Doherty

Co-Founder, Yahire

Taran founded Yahire 15 years ago after spending just one month working for a furniture hire company. He spotted what he believed was a gap in the market and approached his best friend from school with an idea: why don't we give it a go?

They took the plunge, buying 200 folding chairs and 30 trestle tables, and Yahire was born. No plan, experience or money but with the belief that they will listen to their customers needs and always do their best.

Fast forward 15 years, and Yahire has now supplied over 100,000 events across the UK, operating from our North London warehouse. Along the way, they’ve developed their own in-house technology to manage every aspect of the business, helping it grow, innovate and deliver a better service to their customers.

Today, Tarans role focuses on shaping Yahire's vision and long-term strategy, while working closely with their sales and marketing teams to drive the business forward.

Testimonials

  • I think for us to actually champion the amazing people that work in this industry is to be hugely applauded and to be able to recognise the incredible talent that lives and breathes in our world is very important
    Lisa Tyson
    Deputy Managing Director, Aztec Event Services
  • It's the people that make the industry, without the hard work and determination from all of them we wouldn't have what we have today.
    Kane Thomas
    Commercial Director, Full Circle Events and Exhibitions
  • Everyone is doing such a good job in the industry that even being nominated was such a proud moment for me
    Daniel Burton
    Winner of Newcomer of the Year 2026
  • I’ve worked so hard to get to where I am and I wouldn’t be here without my team. I love being with my team and the events industry so this is a true recognition of all my hard work
    Karen Abarian
    Winner of Senior Marketing Manager of the Year 2026

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