22/01/2026
Immensely proud and delighted to have been awarded the AIBF (All Ireland Business Foundation) Business Woman of the Year 2025!
Rathfarnham Wellness Leader Sarah MacLachlann Named Business Woman of the Year 2025________________________________________
Exceptional six-year Business All-Star journey recognises leadership, longevity, and excellence in the wellness and movement sector
Sarah MacLachlann, Founder of Pilates Performance Ireland, has been awarded the Business All-Star Business Woman of the Year 2025 accreditation by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF), marking more than three decades of leadership in Ireland’s wellness and movement sector.
Sarah launched her first Pilates classes in Ireland in 1990, laying the foundations for what has since become Pilates Performance Ireland - a highly respected, multi-location studio network operating across Dublin.
With over 35 years of experience in the fitness and movement industry, Sarah has built a reputation for combining a deep clinical interest in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and biomechanics with strong commercial leadership.
Under her direction, Pilates Performance has prioritised rigorous teacher education, ensuring all instructors are fully qualified and that clients receive evidence-based, high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
The Business All-Star Business Woman of the Year accolade recognises Sarah’s sustained leadership, consistency, and influence in shaping professional standards within Ireland’s Pilates and wellness sector.
Achieving Exceptional status over six consecutive years places her among a select group of Irish business leaders recognised for long-term impact, trust, and excellence.
Sarah MacLachlann, Founder of Pilates Performance Ireland, said:
“I am truly honoured to receive the Business All-Star Business Woman of the Year 2025 accreditation. Pilates Performance was built on a commitment to quality, education, and care, and this recognition reflects the dedication of our entire team and the trust our clients place in us every day. I’m grateful to the AIBF for recognising our journey.”
Kieran Ring, Deputy Chair of the AIBF Adjudication Board, said:
“Sarah MacLachlann’s Exceptional six-year Business All-Star journey reflects outstanding leadership, longevity, and professionalism in Ireland’s wellness sector. Her commitment to clinical excellence, education, and consistent standards has positioned Pilates Performance as a benchmark business within the industry.”
Kapil Khanna, Co-CEO of the All-Ireland Business Foundation, said: “Sarah MacLachlann exemplifies what the Business All-Star programme stands for - sustained excellence, integrity, and leadership. Her Exceptional six-year accreditation journey highlights a business built on expertise, consistency, and genuine impact in the wellness sector.”
He said: “We evaluate a company’s background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors. We also anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience. The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.”
About The All-Ireland Business Foundation
The All-Ireland Business Foundation is an autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and the promotion of Best-in-Class Irish businesses.
As the accreditation body for the Business All-Star mark, the AIBF recognises Best-In-Class Irish businesses. Companies that merit recognition based on an independent audit of their performance, reputation, and customer-centricity.
Business All-Star Accreditation Is The Nation’s Symbol Of Trust. Currently, there are over 750 companies that are accredited by AIBF. Since 2014, over 5000 companies have participated in our programs.
The AIBF also hosts the annual All-Ireland Summit and monthly gatherings to promote peer learning and collaboration among its accredited companies. For more information please visit www.aibf.ie
AIBF PRESS CONTACT PILATES PERFORMANCE CONTACT
Communications & Press Officer | AIBF Sarah MacLachlann
media@aibf.ie Founder
0872445425
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