Harvest is an Irish organisation with a global footprint specialising in Organisational Development bespoke learning solutions with a long-standing focus on partnership, capability, and care.
This page sets out our vision, philosophy, and the legacy that shapes how we work today.
Our Vision
To be our clients’ first choice, the partner of preference in our area of expertise.
In practice, this means long‑term partnerships, not one‑off interventions.
Our Commitment
A Compelling Place to Partner
To have a reputation for adding value and making a visible difference for our clients
A Compelling Place to Work
To provide work which is interesting and challenging and which attracts and retains talented people
Our Philosophy
It’s Simple!
“We look after each other like no one else does”
“We look after our clients like no one else does”
This philosophy guides how we partner, how we design and deliver our solutions, and how we treat people.
Strong Legacy
A brief history of how Harvest has evolved over 40 years.
1984
1984
Founded in 1984 by Pearse Walsh
2006
2006
In 2006, Nicola O’Neill and Frank Rock took the helm.
2007
2007
2007 saw the establishment of the first Harvest graduate programme.
2008
2008
in 2008, Harvest Training Resources was set up.
2014
2014
From 2014 to date, we have partnered with the Irish Institute of Training and Development (now the Learning and Development Institute) to sponsor the National Training Awards.
2014
2014
In 2014, we set up our Technology offer and team.
2018
2018
In 2018, our technology division spun out as a start-up, the Digital Learning Institute led by John Kilroy.
2020
2020
In 2020, Frank Rock passed away.
2024
2024
Harvest celebrated 40 years in business and recognised our legacy and achievements, whilst still envisioning our future beyond 2024.
2025
2025
In 2025 we are continuing to evolve and lead.