23-05-2025
Pamela McCreedy elected President of CAI
Pamela McCreedy has been elected President of Chartered Accountants Ireland, making her the first public sector professional in 17 years to take on the role.
Ms McCreedy is also the first president to be elected since the Institute's historic amalgamation with CPA Ireland.
Her appointment was confirmed at the 137th Annual General Meeting in Belfast, the first AGM the amalgamation took effect on 1 September 2024.
With almost 40,000 members and 6,600 students across Ireland and internationally, Chartered Accountants Ireland is now the largest professional body on the island.
Ms McCreedy is currently serving as Chief Operating Officer of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and previously held senior roles in the Northern Ireland Audit Office, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust and KPMG.
Commenting on her appointment, Ms McCreedy said: "I am immensely proud that the Chain of Office is being handed over in Belfast. It's a privilege to lead the Institute at such a transformative time when the pace of change in our profession is matched only by the scale of opportunity ahead.
"We must meet that change with integrity, insight, and purpose. I look forward to working with members across the island and abroad to strengthen our impact and build on our proud legacy."
She also paid tribute to outgoing President Barry Doyle, commending his tireless efforts in leading the Institute through amalgamation, engaging with members, and abroad, and championing SMEs, emerging talent, and responsible innovation, including AI.
Looking to the year ahead Ms Creedy said the implementation of Strategy 27 is a central priority.
The Institute's three-year strategic framework aims to strengthen the profession's resilience, relevance, and influence.
"Strategy27 is a bold and timely blueprint," Ms McCreedy said. "In a complex world of rising costs, geopolitical pressures, and technological acceleration, the trusted role of the Chartered Accountant is more important than ever. Our members are not just finance professionals they are ethical leaders, critical thinkers, and stewards of long-term value."
