Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services groups in Ireland and the UK, has announced the appointment of Seamus Hayes as Head of Assurance in Ireland.
Based in Cork, Seamus will lead a dedicated team of over 250 experts to drive growth and innovation across Xeinadin’s network of offices. As part of his role, Seamus will also lead Xeinadin’s Sustainability assurance offering, working with clients on understanding the impacts, risks and opportunities of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
Prior to his appointment, Seamus spent a decade at EY, where he was a Partner in the EY Private national team.
Sandra Clarke, Managing Partner of Xeinadin Ireland, said: “We are delighted to announce Seamus as our Head of Assurance and Sustainability. Seamus brings significant Big 4 experience to the business as we bolster our senior executive leadership team in Ireland.”
“Seamus has a proven track record in building high performing teams where people thrive under his leadership. His experience in providing innovative solutions will be invaluable to our teams as we constantly look to diversify our offerings for clients. Businesses in Ireland are navigating a challenging economic environment and under the stewardship of Seamus, we see a bright future for our assurance team in Ireland”
Seamus Hayes, Head of Assurance and Sustainability said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Xeinadin at an exciting time for the business. Xeinadin is rapidly growing in Ireland and the UK and our ability to provide international reach while continuing to invest in our long standing local relationships resonates with me.
“The auditing profession continues to evolve at pace and Xeinadin is at the forefront of change. To be leading teams in growth areas of digital transformation and sustainability assurance is an opportunity I’m looking forward to.”
Xeinadin announced in June last year that it planned to invest €40 million into Ireland over 18 months as it continues to expand its footprint in Ireland. Xeinadin now employs over 500 people across the country.
