Professional services firm PwC has appointed former Accenture Ireland managing director Mark Ryan as chairman of its public interest body (PIB). He had previously served as an independent non-executive member on the body since 2017 and succeeds Martin McAleese as chairman.
In addition, Cathriona Hallahan, a former head of Microsoft in Ireland, and Julie Sinnamon, a former Enterprise Ireland chief, have been appointed as independent non-executive members on the body, joining existing member and former president of the High Court Nicholas Kearns
The PIB was established by PwC in 2013 in accordance with guidance set out in the Irish Audit Firm Governance Code. The purpose of the PIB is to “enhance stakeholder confidence” in the public interest aspects of the firm’s activities through the involvement of independent non-executives.
Commenting on the appointments, Feargal O’Rourke, PwC Ireland’s managing partner, said: “As chairman, Mark brings his deep business knowledge and experience to the helm of our Public Interest Body in a world where building trust with a wide range of stakeholders and delivering sustainable outcomes are so important.
“I am also delighted that Cathriona and Julie have joined Nicholas Kearns as independent non-executive members of the PIB.”
