Patrick Murphy

A driven and out-of-the-box thinker, Patrick Murphy is delighted to achieve significant milestones with an exceptional team. Proudly leading Ireland’s No. 1 workplace products and solutions supplier, helping Irish businesses however and wherever they work. As the CEO of Codex, Patrick prioritises people. The company was founded in 1979 by Patrick’s father Brendan, who saw the need for reliable, good value, service-driven office products. In a remarkable journey with Codex, Patrick transitioned from holiday jobs and weekend work to joining the company full-time as Sales Manager in 2011, advancing to Director of Operations in 2014, and taking over as CEO in 2019. Proudly solidifying his commitment, he officially took ownership of Codex in 2023. Now named one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, he continues to build on the core values that underpin Codex – ambition, customer first, innovation, integrity, and belonging. Codex is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that empowers employees, earning acclaim as one of Ireland’s Best WorkplacesTM since 2017. Patrick takes pride in the positive company culture and commitment to enduring customer relationships. With 90+ employees and a €36 million annual turnover, Codex, under Patrick’s leadership, is poised for ambitious growth. Patrick is proud to lead a family-owned Irish business with a dedicated and ambitious team, always focused on growth, innovation, and building for the future.