Dublin, 16 June 2025 – BDO Ireland has announced the appointment of Paul Creedon as a Partner in the firm’s Audit Department, alongside the promotion of eight new Directors across a range of service offerings. These appointments form part of BDO’s ongoing commitment to investing in its people and strengthening the firm’s leadership team to support client needs into the future.
The announcement aligns with BDO Ireland’s growth strategy, which focuses on enhancing its capabilities across core service offerings including Audit, Tax, Advisory and Consulting. The appointments reflect the firm’s continued investment in senior talent and its partner-led approach to client service.
Paul brings more than 17 years’ experience in the delivery of external audit, assurance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. He began his career with BDO in Ireland before spending a decade with a Big Four firm in Australia. He returned to BDO in 2023, bringing with him a global outlook and deep sectoral expertise. Paul specialises in International Financial Reporting Standards and FRS102, and has provided audit services to privately owned domestic companies, UK-based clients and subsidiaries of multinationals across sectors such as real estate and construction, professional services, transport and logistics, distribution, agriculture, manufacturing and hospitality. He is recognised for delivering high-quality audits and a commitment to exceptional client service.
L to R: Paul Creedon - Audit Partner; Jerusha Peters; Shonagh Sheahan; Gerard Meehan;
Brian McEnery - BDO Managing Partner; Matthew McEnery; Tinashe Chipindu; Evelyn Daly;
Eimear O'Hare and Colm O'Shea.
Paul’s international experience and deep audit expertise further enhance the strength of our leadership team. His career journey reflects the kind of talent and ambition we value at BDO, and I have no doubt that he will continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients. His focus on quality and client service aligns perfectly with our growth strategy and partner-led approach.
BDO Ireland is also pleased to announce the appointment of eight new Directors across the firm:
Eimear has over 14 years’ experience with the firm, where she is a key member of the Deal Advisory group. A Chartered Accountant, she specialises in working with private equity firms and financial sponsors on transactions including M&A, capital raising and management buy-outs. Eimear is also an active member of the BDO Global Private Equity Group, helping clients identify and execute tailored investment opportunities across international markets.
Shonagh has been with the firm since 2013 and is known for delivering strategic advisory services and financial solutions. She has developed deep expertise in corporate finance, with a particular focus on healthcare. She is known for her collaborative approach and for providing innovative recommendations and insights that drive sustainable results. Working closely with clients across private, semi-state and state sectors, she helps clients navigate complex challenges and identify growth opportunities.
Matthew joined BDO in 2012 and specialises in healthcare and public sector advisory. He works closely with public bodies to develop business cases aligned with Infrastructure Guidelines and has advised on M&A, strategic reviews and capital raising across healthcare, construction and public sector projects. Matthew also has extensive experience managing insolvency and recovery assignments.
Jerusha is a Chartered Accountant with over 13 years of audit and leadership experience across South Africa, the US and Ireland. She specialises in external audits for large and mid-sized companies, particularly in the technology sector, and has led complex, multi-location group audits. Jerusha is known for her technical expertise in IFRS and her commitment to building high-performing, inclusive teams.
Colm is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Consultant with over nine years’ experience. He is advising property developers, investors, trading businesses and family offices. He provides a full range of tax advisory and compliance services, with expertise in structuring, reorganisations, M&A, international tax and due diligence. Colm joins BDO from a Big Four firm and is particularly experienced in areas such as stamp duty, international tax matters and corporation tax.
Gerard is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland, a Chartered Tax Adviser and a Trust and Estate Practitioner with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. He has over 22 years’ experience in tax services, specialising in income tax, capital gains tax, capital acquisitions tax and succession planning. Gerard also has extensive experience representing clients in engagements with the Revenue Commissioners. He joined BDO from a Big Four firm.
Tinashe is an experienced audit professional with over a decade of experience across Big Four and medium-tier firms. He has led complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements across Europe and Africa, supporting clients with financial reporting, internal controls and the adoption of new accounting standards. Known for his agility and cross-cultural communication skills, Tinashe brings both technical depth and strategic insight to client engagements and internal firm initiatives.
Evelyn brings over 20 years of marketing experience and leads BDO Ireland’s corporate communications and PR efforts. She specialises in strategic marketing, brand development and digital engagement, with a focus on delivering impactful, integrated campaigns that enhance BDO’s visibility and reputation. Evelyn holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and is known for her ability to craft messages that resonate across sectors and audiences.
These eight new Director appointments reflect the depth of talent we have at BDO and the calibre of leadership we continue to cultivate across the firm. Each of them brings sectoral insight, technical expertise and a strong commitment to client service that will play a key role in supporting our future growth. Their promotions demonstrate our focus on developing people from within and ensuring we have the right leadership in place to support clients in an evolving market.
At BDO Ireland we work with clients locally and internationally providing a portfolio of services across Audit, Tax, Consulting and Advisory. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with a unique end-to-end experience that is tailored towards solving their needs.
With offices in Dublin and Limerick, BDO partner with their clients' businesses, working closely as business advisers. Through our own professional expertise and by working directly with industry, we’ve developed a unique insight into what makes a business successful. It’s this insight that makes us true business advisers, rather than mere financial consultants.
We operate a partner-led approach in all our client dealings which ensures our partners and Directors are highly accessible to clients.
BDO Ireland is a member of the international BDO network, the world's largest European-led accounting network. With over 119,000 people globally working with our clients, we offer challenging, ethical and practical advice from 1,800 offices in 166 countries and territories.