The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has announced the appointment of Sinéad Donovan (Ireland) as Chair of the International Panel on Accountancy Education (IPAE).
Donovan (pictured) brings with her a distinguished record in professional leadership and contribution to the accountancy profession. As former Chair and Partner at Grant Thornton Ireland, she led the firm through transformative growth across multiple international markets. Donovan has been significantly involved in the development of the accountancy profession in Ireland, including terms as President of Accounting Technicians Ireland and Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), the latter coinciding with the amalgamation of CAI and CPA Ireland. Her longstanding commitment to accountancy education includes serving as Chair of the Education Board at CAI, where she championed curriculum modernization and university engagement.
