BDO Ireland has appointed four new partners as the firm continues to expand its expertise and strengthen its leadership team.
These appointments demonstrate BDO Ireland’s commitment to strengthening core service offerings and enhancing its ability to deliver top-tier expertise to clients across Ireland. This announcement is part of BDO Ireland’s future growth strategy designed to drive the firm’s growth over the coming years. The strategy focuses on reinforcing BDO’s core services of Audit, Tax, Advisory and Consulting.
The expansion of BDO’s leadership team reinforces the firm’s ability to support clients with professionals who bring deep industry knowledge and a results-driven approach. The new partners will join the Audit department, ensuring BDO continues to provide industry-leading expertise and tailored solutions to businesses across Ireland.
Siobhán Phelan
Siobhán Phelan has been appointed as a Partner within the firm’s Audit department. She has over 17 years of experience in the provision of audit, financial reporting, and advisory services, having previously worked at Deloitte. She also has extensive experience of International Financial Reporting Standards, FRS102 and Irish Company Law. She has advised major corporates on acquisitions, disposals, restructuring, and complex tax accounting. Siobhan's skillset also comes with a wealth of audit transition experience, having overseen transitions for several significant firms further enhancing the firm's offerings.
Patrick Glover
Patrick Glover joins the firm as a Partner within the firm’s Audit practice, strengthening BDO’s capabilities in assurance and advisory services. Previously with PwC, Patrick has extensive experience advising UCITS and alternative asset management clients from both US and European investment managers, spanning diverse strategies and structures. He also has extensive experience conducting audits for management companies, major international leasing firms, and special purpose vehicles.
Donal Ryan
Donal Ryan also joins the firm’s Audit practice as a Partner, bringing extensive experience in asset management and financial services. Before joining BDO, he worked at PwC, where he specialised in auditing and advising asset management companies, UCITS, alternative investment funds (AIFs), special purpose vehicles (SPVs), hedge funds, private equity firms, and securitisations. His deep industry knowledge and technical expertise make him a valuable addition to BDO’s financial services team, where he will continue to support clients in navigating the complexities of the sector.
Richard Sammon
Richard Sammon joins the firm’s Audit department from PwC, bringing with him 24 years of experience in audit and financial reporting. Throughout his career, he has managed a substantial portfolio of clients across a wide range of industry sectors, including software development, supply chain solutions, distribution, not-for-profit, and professional services. In addition to his audit expertise, Richard has extensive experience in delivering non-audit assurance services, including accounting advice on acquisitions and group restructuring activities. He has also played a key role in supporting family businesses with succession planning and business ownership transitions. Richard’s depth of experience and client-focused approach makes him a valuable addition to the department.