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Caitroina McCusker
NEWAPPOINTMENTS IN THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
ELLEN WRIGHT
Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Moy Park JONATHAN CAMPBELL
Campaigns and Events Manager at NI Chamber CLAIR GHEEL
Business Development Director at eir evo KEVIN MUNSTER
Maintenance Manager at Kilwaughter Minerals
MARTIN KELLY DEBORAH ARCHER DENISE HORTON EILEEN MONTGOMERY
Warehouse Manager at Kilwaughter Minerals Banking and Finance Partner at Eversheds Sutherland Head of Health, Safety and Environment at Devenish Digital Innovation Commissioner for Belfast
PwC has appointed Banbridge-born Caitroina McCusker as regional market leader for Northern Ireland.
Kevin MacAllister will leave the firm after 34 years of service, including two years as regional market leader, following his appointment in July 2020. Kevin successfully navigated the firm through the challenges presented by the pandemic, while still managing to achieve rapid growth and transitioning the firm’s 3,300 people into the new Merchant Square office.
Cat brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role, having led some of the largest digital transformation programmes in higher education institutions (HEIs) across the UK and globally in her role as PwC’s education leader in the government and health industries sector.
Caitroina McCusker and Kevin MacAllister. Deloitte partners Marie Doyle and Kerrie Irvine.
Deloitte partners Marie Doyle and Kerrie Irvine.
Deloitte has announced that it has appointed Marie Doyle and Kerrie Irvine as partners in Belfast.
Marie becomes a partner in Deloitte’s Northern Ireland Public Sector practice, while Kerrie has been made a partner in the firm’s Human Capital consulting business in Belfast.
Jackie Henry, office senior partner in Belfast, said: “I have worked closely with Marie and Kerrie throughout their careers and their promotions are fully deserved. Both are leaders in their field and bring extensive experience and expertise that will be invaluable as we continue to grow Deloitte’s presence in Northern Ireland.
“I am pleased to see progress in the representation of women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds at partner level. We are continuing to prioritise creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where there is equity of opportunity for everyone.”
Almac Group to Create 355 Jobs and Invest $93.5 Million in Pennsylvania Expansion
Almac Group, the global contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organisation, has announced that it is expanding its North American headquarters in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and will create 355 new jobs through the project.
Almac’s expansion in Pennsylvania will add 100,000 square feet to its existing 246,000-square-foot North American headquarters facility, as well as upgrades at the company’s two other Montgomery County sites, to meet increased and next generation client demand.
The company has operated in Pennsylvania for more than 20 years and officially opened a North American headquarters site in Souderton, Pennsylvania in 2011.
Alan Armstrong, Almac Group chairman and chief executive, commented: “We look forward to welcoming over 350 new employees, who will be an essential part of our continued success over the next three years. Almac Group’s mission is to advance human health and we are committed to re-investing all of our profits back into the business to ensure we are market leading for our clients and patients and offer the best possible work environment for our people.”
