About this Event
Join us for an exhilarating journey through the world of global themes, where purpose meets passion.
“Difference Makers Discuss Live” is a dynamic 6 episode live broadcast event hosted by Sinead Donovan, President of the Chartered Accountants Ireland.
In our first episode, Sinead will meet Caroline Sherry, CFO and Executive Director at Hostelworld Group. Hear how Caroline, a Chartered Accountant, used her qualifications to rise to become the CFO of the worlds largest online hostel booking platform.
Caroline will be sharing her insights on business, tech, and conquering challenges in the male-dominated world of business and finance.
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In January, Sinead will meet Maria Teo, a passionate advocate for the environment, and Associate Director, Sustainability and Climate Change CLA Global TS.
Meet this self described “out of the box” accountant, inspired by meeting new people – in science, engineering, and working with non profits. Join us as we find out why taking the road less travelled has made all the difference to Maria.
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Episode 1: Meet the Speakers
Caroline Sherry, CFO & Executive Director at Hostelworld Group
In our first episode, Sinead will meet Caroline Sherry, CFO and Executive Director at Hostelworld Group. Hear how Caroline, a Chartered Accountant, used her qualifications to rise to become the CFO of the worlds largest online hostel booking platform.
Our Host: Sinead Donovan, Chairperson of Grant Thornton and President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
Sinead is the Chairperson of Grant Thornton and in the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. Sinead joined Grant Thornton in 2002 and was admitted to the partnership in 2005, becoming the first female partner. She specialising in providing services to multinational companies and is partner in an international team which services the global needs of these mature and large companies, with particular regard to central reporting on multiple jurisdictions in Irish headquarters and/or Shared Service Centres. She was instrumental in founding the Irish/US Group, which is a permanent department, consisting of an Irish directors based in the US. This link ensures a seamless service offering between the Irish and US firms to relevant clients.
Sinead has been on the Council of the institute of Chartered Accountants for some 10 years and is an advocate for the accountancy profession. She is passionate about the need to ensure the profession utilises technology and AI smartly and effectively and is also a firm believer in the global qualification of Chartered Accountancy as the world becomes more connected.
Sinead is a strong believer in the importance of Inclusion; Diversity and Equity to ensure a motivated, effective and thriving work place. She is an advocate for mental wellbeing initiatives and a former chairperson of CA SUPPORT which is the body tasked with providing support to all Chartered members and students in Ireland.
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