Difference Makers Podcast

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 web...

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 web...

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 webina...

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 webina...

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 Pat O'Neill, former President of C...

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 Indy Hothi, President of ICAS.

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...

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...

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 comp...

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. I...

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 accou...

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 architect...

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 D...

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.  R...

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 Telefó...

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...

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 pl...

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 hig...

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 pod...

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 pod...

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 ’ inclu...

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 pod...

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 describ...