Difference Makers Discuss - Fostering Female Ambition - Ep05 - Sinead Donovan

The Chartered Accountants Worldwide ED&I Taskforce collaborated with research agency, Magenta, to understand and map the career journey of women in the Chartered Accountancy profession. The global qualitative and quantitative research study of over 3500 members across 8 countries identifies the barriers ambitious women are facing which prevent them reaching their true potential.

In this webinar we revealed and debated the survey findings and delved into the opportunities and challenges for women in the profession, their employers and the lessons we can learn.

In this podcast episode we hear from Sinead Donovan, Chairperson of Grant Thornton and incoming President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.

Sinead is the Chairperson of Grant Thornton and in the incoming 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. 

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.