Kernan to lead ACCA Ireland

Kevin Kernan has just taken up his new appointment as head of ACCA (the Association of Charted Certified Accountants) Ireland.

Mr Kernan joins ACCA from his previous role as director general of Engineers Ireland, formerly the Institution of Engineers of Ireland. As director general, his achievements included the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic plan, the re-branding of the organization to Engineers Ireland and extensive lobbying of government and opposition parties on issues relevant to the organisation. Mr Kernan also represented Engineers Ireland on several government and industry task forces.

Previously, he worked for Siemens for 16 years and was based in Dublin and Germany.

Welcoming the appointment, Roger Acton, ACCA director – Europe said: “We are fortunate in being able to attract a professional of such calibre to ACCA Ireland. I am confident that Kevin will continue to build our reputation in Ireland and develop new and existing relationships and partnerships.”