New partners appointed to equity side of EY business in Limerick
FINANCE firm EY has appointed two new partners from its Limerick operation to the equity side of its business.
Mark Hegarty and John Nealon who work for the firm, which has its Limerick base at Harvey's Quay in the city centre have been named as two of 22 newly appointed equity partners.
It brings the total number of EY equity partners to 148 across the island of Ireland.
In the past five years, EY Ireland has welcomed 89 new equity partners to its operation, as it continues its growth on these shores.
In total across Ireland, the firm employs 4,800 people, including 120 people at its offices here.
A chartered accountant with more than 20 years experience, Mr Hegarty will lead the EY Limerick office.
Highly experienced in finance function transformation, he brings with him a wealth of experience in global reporting and compliance.
He is responsible for serving large multinational, as well as private, indigenous fast-growth clients.
Mr Nealon, meanwhile, will focus on global finance managed Services at EY Ireland’s Limerick office.
He has a depth of experience in building and operating effective finance, accounting and tax compliance solutions for multinational organisations.
He specialises in finance managed services, finance transformation, statutory and tax compliance and helping clients to drive strategic transformation of their operating models.
John Higgins, EY regional managing partner, said: “Our team will be significantly boosted by the addition of Mark and John to our equity partner team. Mark will lead the EY Limerick office, which is an area of significant focus for EY as we continue to expand alongside the fast-growing economy of the region.”
He praised the remaining 20 new partners appointed to EY, and said he looks forward to working alongside them all.
Managing partner Frank O’Keeffe said: “I couldn’t be prouder of these fearless and compassionate leaders, and I can’t wait to see the great things they will accomplish with our brilliant teams.”