Surya Patra, Founder & CEO of Softest Consulting Services Ltd, has been honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year 2026 award by the Confederation of Indian Communities in Ireland (CICI).
The award recognises his exceptional leadership, innovation, and positive community impact within Ireland’s Indian diaspora. It acknowledges over 14 years of building Softest Consulting Services into a trusted recruitment and talent advisory firm across IT, Banking, and FinTech, guided by ethical hiring and compliance-driven practices. Surya’s leadership stands out for its people-centric approach, transparency, and focus on creating sustainable value for clients and professionals.
This recognition reflects Softest’s core values of integrity, purpose, and community upliftment, and marks a proud milestone in the company’s journey.
“Surya Patra, Founder and CEO of Softest Consulting Services Limited, has been featured in Business Today Global as one of the ‘Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in 2026’.
The feature highlights his journey as a migrant entrepreneur, building a trusted recruitment firm in Ireland while staying grounded in values, resilience, and continuous learning. It reflects his belief that true leadership is earned through influence, consistency and the ability to uplift others.
It also showcases his approach to balancing innovation with stability, making decisions with clarity in uncertain environments, and building a culture of trust, adaptability, and long-term impact.
View the cover feature: The Mindset of a Migrant Entrepreneur | Cover Feature | Business Today Global
Read the full cover story: The Mindset of a Migrant Entrepreneur | Business Today Global
Softest Consulting Services Limited has been featured in Business Talkz Magazine – Pride of India 2026, recognising excellence in FinTech and IT talent acquisition.
The feature highlights our journey as a Dublin-based recruitment and consulting firm, focused on connecting skilled professionals with organisations across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.It reflects our focus on building lasting connections, understanding evolving industry needs, and delivering talent solutions that create real impact for both businesses and professionals.
It also showcases our commitment to supporting professionals beyond placements, providing guidance and insight throughout their career journey.
Read the full feature: Pride of India 2026 | Business Talkz Magazine
Softest Consulting Services Limited was featured in The Enterprise World, highlighting the company’s journey as a Ireland based recruitment and employment consultancy.
The article explores Softest’s people-centric approach to recruitment and its role in connecting skilled professionals with organisations across Ireland, the UK and Europe. It also reflects on the company’s focus on long-term relationships, ethical hiring, and supporting the growing talent needs of the IT and FinTech sectors.
Read the full article: The Enterprise World | Softest Consulting Services Limited
Our leadership journey was featured on the cover of Business Talkz Magazine in the story “Surya Patra: Building Trust, Talent and Technology Across Borders.”
The feature highlights his journey as a first-generation immigrant entrepreneur and his role in building Softest Consulting Services Limited into a trusted technology recruitment partner across Ireland and the UK. It explores his approach to recruitment as a long-term, value-driven process rather than a transactional function.
The article also mentions his belief in giving back to society through support for education, community initiatives, and social responsibility, reflecting a broader commitment to creating impact beyond business.
Read the full cover story: Surya Patra: Building Trust, Talent and Technology Across Borders | Business Talkz Magazine
Mr. Surya Patra, Founder & CEO of Softest Consulting Services Limited, was featured by SARC (Centre for Alumni, Industry and International Relations), NIT Rourkela, recognising his journey as an alumnus (Mechanical Engineering, 1988).
The spotlight traces his path from humble beginnings to building a global enterprise in Ireland, reflecting his adaptability, resilience, and continuous growth across industries.
It also highlights his people-centric leadership style rooted in empathy and clarity, along with his belief that technology is an extension of core engineering – not a replacement.
His guiding message remains:
“Be comfortably uncomfortable, and always aim to uplift others as you climb.”
View the featured post: NIT Rourkela SARC Alumni Spotlight | Mr. Surya Patra
The Enterprise World features an in-depth conversation with our Founder & CEO, Surya Patra, exploring how empathy and innovation shape Softest Consulting’s global approach to recruitment and talent intelligence.
In this interview, Surya reflects on:
Building high-performing, people-first teams
Using AI-powered talent intelligence for smarter hiring
Turning uncertainty into innovation
Leading with humility, empathy, and purpose
This feature highlights the values and vision driving our continued growth and impact across global markets.
” Surya Patra, Founder and CEO of Softest Consulting Services Limited, drives growth with a human-first approach, building high-performing teams, leveraging technology as an enabler, and unlocking talent potential.
Under his leadership, the company has achieved remarkable expansion, innovation, and industry recognition while fostering empathy, learning, and sustainable success.”
Read the full cover story: Surya Patra| Softest Consulting Services Limited | The Enterprise World
See the featured magazine article: Most Iconic Leaders Making a Difference in 2025 | The Enterprise World
“In Recognition of Outstanding Professional Achievement & Contribution to Nation Building.”
Surya Patra, Founder & CEO, Softest Consulting Services Limited, was honoured with the International Achievers’ Award 2022 by the Indian Achievers’ Forum.
This recognition highlights his remarkable leadership and commitment to driving professional excellence while contributing to the broader mission of nation-building. His work with global clients, particularly in the banking sector across the UK and Ireland, reflects his dedication to delivering value-driven solutions and building stronger business communities.
“Helping People Build Better Professional Career.”
Surya Patra, Founder & CEO, Softest Consulting Services Limited, has been selected by CEO Insights as one of the ‘Top 10 Indian Leaders in Europe – 2022’.
“He has been working closely with his clients (major banks in the UK and Ireland) to meet their key technical talent and resourcing requirements at mid to senior levels.”
Read more: Surya Patra: Helping People Build Better Professional Career | CEOInsights Vendor
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