We created this podcast in order to celebrate the lives and work of people who have transformed communities, businesses, and the wider world, making a real difference in the lives of others. We call them "Difference Makers". Some overcame great personal adversity in their journey. They all showed the knowledge, perspective, skills and capabilities to lead, to achieve, and to make real change when it is needed most. Oh, and by the way... they are all Chartered Accountants!
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The Presidents’ Podcast is the latest in the Difference Makers series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide. In each episode Antje Derks talks to the President of one of Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s member institution and asks for their insight into the future of the profession and issues such as sustainable economies. In this episode Antje speaks with Julia Penny, President of ICAEW.
The Presidents’ Podcast is the latest in the Difference Makers series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide. In each episode Antje Derks talks to the President of one of Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s member institution and asks for their insight into the future of the profession and issues such as sustainable economies. In this episode Antje speaks with Debashis Mitra, President of ICAI.
The Presidents’ Podcast is the latest in the Difference Makers series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide. In each episode Antje Derks talks to the President of one of Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s member institution and asks for their insight into the future of the profession and issues such as sustainable economies. In this episode Antje speaks with Pat O'Neill, former President of Chartered Accountants Ireland.
The Presidents’ Podcast is the latest in the Difference Makers series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide. In each episode Antje Derks talks to the President of one of Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s member institution and asks for their insight into the future of the profession and issues such as sustainable economies. In this episode Antje speaks with Kate Boorer, former President of CA ANZ.
The Presidents’ Podcast is the latest in the Difference Makers series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide. In each episode Antje Derks talks to the President of one of Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s member institution and asks for their insight into the future of the profession and issues such as sustainable economies. In this episode Antje speaks with Indy Hothi, President of ICAS.
A Woman in Finance Aisling McCaffrey - Throughout her childhood, Aisling was never sure what she wanted to be. She had many aspirations but nothing that stood out as a ‘calling’. As a result, she went on to study Actuarial and Financial Studies at University College Dublin. Aisling discusses the challenges she faced on the course, even questioning whether it was right for her – despite having completed 4 years of study. Travelling to Australia, Aisling worked with a charity and was advised by on...
Opening Doors Patrick Doan – In this episode of Young Difference Makers Discuss, Patrick talks about growing up the child of a Vietnamese refugee in Australia, which taught him from an early age that you had to work hard to succeed. Patrick shares memories from his childhood; going to private school in Melbourne, learning about how his Vietnamese heritage differed from that of his friends as well as discussing his third level education doing a Bachelor of Business majoring in accounting, travell...
The Invigilator Nic Riemer - Co-Founder & CEO of The Invigilator - In this episode of Young Difference Makers Discuss, Nic talks about growing up in South Africa and how he has been able to combine his two passions in life: business and sport. Nic discusses working on academic articles while studying at the University of Johannesburg, even working there for a year during his apprenticeship. It was during this time that he discovered his love of lecturing, which he did regularly until 2020, w...
Plan A-C Striving to Make a Difference Manuel Rodrigues - CEO Trans African Oil – Discusses growing up with dreams of becoming an actor, priest or lawyer, Manuel was surprised to find he was better suited to business after being given the recommendation to study for a BCom Law. In this episode of Young Difference Makers Discuss, Manuel explains how he finished his legal degree and moved into accountancy. Having always been fearful of setting up his own business, Manuel reveals how an opportunity...
An Executive Serving her Community. Mpho Mookapele - In this episode of Young Difference Makers, Mpho reveals her difficulties growing up in a town not speaking English and feeling she didn’t really belong alongside her fellow students, despite being a high achiever. Mpho had big dreams of becoming an engineer or an architect but needed funding from her father’s employer. After realising architecture wasn’t for her, Mpho deferred to accounting, working with Ernst & Young. As someone who want...
Working to Drive Change . Fiona Smiddy – Unsure of which path to take at school, Fiona explains what it was like growing up in Cork and how she came to choose commerce and French on her CAO form. During the ‘Milk Round’ at college, Fiona applied to work for KPMG and was successful in getting on to its graduate programme, specialising in Risk Consulting. In this episode of Young difference Makers Discuss, Fiona discusses what drove her to seek a move outside of the practice, which brought her exp...
In this episode we hear from Ronan Dunne, chair of Six Nations Rugby. Ronan was formerly the executive vice president and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group, where he helped define a new era of possibilities with the introduction of 5G. He was responsible for providing wireline voice, data and TV products and services and wireless connected experiences to more than 100 million consumers every day. Ronan is a fellow and former council member of the Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) and a fellow of t...
Ronan was formerly the executive vice president and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group, where he helped define a new era of possibilities with the introduction of 5G. He was responsible for providing wireline voice, data and TV products and services and wireless connected experiences to more than 100 million consumers every day. Before his work at Verizon, Ronan was chief executive officer of Telefónica UK (O2). While leading O2 UK, the largest wireless operator in the United Kingdom, he significantl...
In this episode, our guests talk about Mental Health and its attendant issues, with particular attention to the world of Chartered Accountants. Each of our guests has hands-on experience in improving our attitude to mental health. They have all worked to battle both the stigma and the effects of mental health issues and each has a unique perspective on the issue. We want them to tell their story and discuss what Chartered Accountants and the business & finance sector need to do to stamp out ...
Jonny has been a Finance Director at Starbucks since 2020, where his role covers the diverse markets across the EMEA region. In addition to his core role, he holds the position of Sponsor of Starbucks' Wellbeing Blend Network, an employee resource group. Prior to Starbucks, Jonny was Head of Food Finance at M&S Foods, and before that he spent eight years at international snacking brand pladis with most recent roles including Strategy & Transformation Director and interim CFO for North Am...
Dee France is Wellbeing Lead at Chartered Accountants Ireland, managing Thrive Wellbeing Hub, and CA Support, the Institute’s registered charity set up to provide financial assistance supports to members and students. With over 25 years' experience working in multi-nationals in both London and Dublin, she is well placed to understand the challenges, as well as the enjoyment, of working in high-pressure environments. Dee brings her natural empathy and passion for hope-orientated mental health, st...
More than 1,700 people from over 60 countries registered to attend the first episode of a new series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide, ‘Difference Makers Discuss…’ The first episode was ‘Difference Makers Discuss… The Value of Diversity ’ and included a dynamic group of speakers with expertise in chartered accountancy, strategic leadership, entrepreneurship, and academic research. In this podcast, Mufseen Miah speaks about mental health and the role of employers in their workplaces. For most...
More than 1,700 people from over 60 countries registered to attend the first episode of a new series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide, ‘Difference Makers Discuss…’ The first episode was ‘Difference Makers Discuss… The Value of Diversity ’ and included a dynamic group of speakers with expertise in chartered accountancy, strategic leadership, entrepreneurship, and academic research. In this podcast, Dr Caroline McGroary talks about a variety of topics around gender discrimination. Caroline wor...
This podcast contains a round table discussion with participants from our recent global online event, ‘Difference Makers Discuss… The Value of Diversity ’ More than 1,700 people from over 60 countries registered to attend the first episode of a new series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide, ‘Difference Makers Discuss…’ The first episode ‘Difference Makers Discuss… The Value of Diversity ’ included a dynamic group of speakers with expertise in chartered accountancy, strategic leadership, entrep...
More than 1,700 people from over 60 countries registered to attend the first episode of a new series from Chartered Accountants Worldwide, ‘Difference Makers Discuss…’ The first episode was ‘Difference Makers Discuss… The Value of Diversity ’ and included a dynamic group of speakers with expertise in chartered accountancy, strategic leadership, entrepreneurship, and academic research. In this podcast, Vincent Egunlae speaks about his project "The Open Private School" which aims to tackle disadva...
In this episode Indy meets Amir Dossal CA, Founder and President of the Global Partnerships Forum – a not-for-profit knowledge platform to provide changemakers with tools to build innovative partnerships for the SDG. Amir describes his varied career with emphasis on his journey to, and work within the United Nations. Reflecting on his humanitarian work in various developing countries, Amir describes it as a privilege to be involved in the problem solving required to meet the different challenges...
In this episode Indy meets Jonny Jacobs CA, is the Finance Director EMEA at Starbucks, he is also a passionate advocate for positive mental health. Jonny speaks openly about his own struggles with mental health in his teens and talks about the importance of acknowledging challenges people may be experiencing in their lives. Helping and supporting others is not just a moral and social responsibility in leadership but also has a business case. A healthy economy is about our environment, our commun...
In this episode Indy meets Mufseen Miah. He talks about how growing up he was scared to come out as gay, fearing that if he was open about his sexuality his education, career, and social life might suffer. Mufseen studied economics and later accountancy. Once he started his career he became aware of the importance of supporting ED&I initiatives at work. Mufseen talks about how he became involved in Pride London, becoming director of finance. Pride is important because it creates a safe space...
In this episode Indy meets Zahid Fakey, the CEO of weFEEDsa, an organisation conceived during the lockdown of COVID-19 with the principle purpose of feeding the less fortunate in a dignified manner. In 2018, he'd left his role Price Waterhouse Coopers as regional head of risk assurance for cases in South Africa and Swaziland to fulfil "his greater purpose". He has since devoted his time to improving society through such endeavours as his consulting company "Unplugged", his many board positions. ...
In this episode we meet David Nussbaum, a true Difference Maker. Throughout his career he's fought corruption, battled climate change, and worked at the highest levels of industry and politics to make meaningful change in the world. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse, moved into venture capital with 3i, and then into manufacturing, becoming the Financial Director of Field Group plc In 1997 David left the world of business and finance and joined Oxfam as FD and Deputy CE...
