Caitroina McCusker takes up top leadership role at PwC Northern Ireland

BANBRIDGE-born Caitroina McCusker has been appointed by PwC as regional marketplace chief for Northern Ireland to thrive Kevin MacAllister when retires subsequent month after 34 several years with the experienced providers agency.

She joined the business as consultant in 2000 following graduation from Ulster College and provides a wealth of expertise and knowledge to her new part.

She led some of the biggest digital transformation programmes in greater instruction institutions (HEIs) throughout the Uk and globally in her function as PwC’s instruction chief in the govt and health industries sector.

With above 20 years’ working experience as a organization transformation advisor, Cat assisted HEIs at a neighborhood and worldwide level to identify and carry out the right know-how, approach and individuals expertise.

She mentioned: “I’m fired up to be appointed to the function of regional marketplace leader. Coming from Northern Ireland, I entirely recognise the prospects that the subsequent several many years deliver for PwC and our purchasers below.

“I’d like to pay tribute to Kevin and the wonderful function he has completed above the final two yrs as regional current market leader. His initiatives indicates he leaves at the rear of a firm completely ready to consider gain of the possibilities presented.”

In his two yrs in the management purpose, MacAllister productively navigated PwC as a result of the difficulties introduced by the pandemic, though nevertheless managing to achieve swift development and transitioning the firm’s 3,300 persons into the new £70 million Service provider Square business.

Carl Sizer, PwC’s head of regions, stated: “I’m delighted that Cat will be our new regional market place chief in Northern Ireland.

“The pandemic has offered both of those worries and opportunities to the organization and Cat delivers a wealth of experience and expertise that will assist the continued advancement of this enterprise. Her appointment demonstrates our Northern Ireland commitment and sector concentrate.

“I would also like to thank Kevin MacAllister for his devotion, enthusiasm and skills above the last 34 several years. He has been a terrific stalwart to the organization his time with the organization, such as most just lately as the regional current market leader, has been underpinned by a sturdy determination to lead to the expansion of Northern Ireland’s economy and his perseverance to supporting corporations domestically and internationally. I wish him all the most effective for the future.”

Kevin MacAllister reported: “I’ve relished my job in the firm. Northern Eire has gone by considerable intervals of improve and navigated quite a few uncertainties, but we have also developed to the problem of scaling up and meeting the wants of our clientele. I will leave understanding that PwC Northern Ireland is in a great place to capitalise on the opportunities and continue on our outstanding expansion.

“Cat’s appointment is great information for the company. I have labored with her on a variety of initiatives and the energy, determination and drive she has for our shoppers and the Northern Ireland marketplace is clear to see. I will get the job done closely with Cat in my remaining months to make sure that the transition is as seamless as feasible. I desire her each and every success in her new position.”