Ronan Murray Appointed EY Cork Office Managing Partner

Cork, 1 March 2024: EY Ireland announces the appointment of Ronan Murray as EY Cork Office Managing Partner. Ronan will succeed John Higgins, who this Summer will be retiring as Cork Managing Partner after more than 35 years with EY.

Ronan Murray is a Corporate Finance (M&A) Partner in EY Ireland. Based in Cork, Ronan has more than two decades experience in professional services, with extensive experience providing corporate finance services to indigenous entrepreneurs, private businesses and multinational corporations. Originally from Tralee in Kerry, Ronan is the current President of Cork Chamber of Commerce, an alumnus of University College Cork and a fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

EY Cork has grown significantly over recent years, scaling alongside the fast-growing economy of Cork and the region. Today, EY’s Cork practice has over 400 people as well as 24 Partners. Located on Lapps Quay in the city, EY Cork offers a full range of professional services including Assurance (Audit), Consulting, Tax, Corporate Finance and Strategy. It hosts a National Pensions Centre of Excellence and has a rapidly growing footprint in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Law and Life Sciences.

Ronan Murray, EY Cork Office Managing Partner, says; “I am really proud to take on the incredible opportunity to lead EY’s Cork office, as we look to build on the transformational success of recent years and chart a course for the next phase of growth for the practice, our clients and our community.

"As the business landscape continues to grow in complexity, more and more organisations are turning to EY to help them solve their most pressing challenges - supporting sustainable growth, driving digital transformation, and advising on operations and financial performance to name but a few. With the vast potential of Artificial Intelligence, the need to meet ambitious decarbonisation and sustainability targets, and ongoing global macroeconomic uncertainty, businesses require rapid access to top-quality advice and support. EY Cork has the expertise, capacity and industry knowledge to deliver solutions for our clients at speed and scale, helping to build a better working world for all."

Frank O’Keeffe, EY Ireland Managing Partner, says “Ronan brings a wealth of experience and expertise with him into this role, and I know he will serve our clients, our people and our business with distinction. Under his leadership we look forward to both our Cork and our wider regional practice continuing to thrive into the future.”

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