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2022 Chartered Star Shortlist

The Institute is very excited to reveal the 5 shortlisted finalists for our 2022 Chartered Star competition. The competition saw many high calibre entries, with a diverse base of members and students from across the island. All at different stages in their Chartered journey and all doing different and amazing work in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our five shortlisted finalists demonstrate the incredible work being done in this space in our Chartered community.

Our shortlisted finalists will now take part in an interview to discuss in-depth their work around the UN SDGs. Keep an eye on our social media and YouTube channels next week for videos of each finalist introducing themselves and explaining why they should become the 2022 Chartered Star. Our final winner will be selected in the coming weeks. The winner will attend the One Young World Summit, representing Chartered Accountants Ireland and Chartered Accountants Worldwide. Due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in Tokyo, the location and date of the conference has been moved. The conference will now take place in Manchester, U.K between Monday 5 September to Thursday 8 September.

2022 shortlisted finalists

Fiona Smiddy

Founder & CEO,Green Outlook Ireland

Through her business, Fiona promotes practical actions individuals can take to reduce their environmental impact, from diet and clothing choices to how their investment or pension portfolio can support their ESG goals, as well as sourcing natural and plastic free products, predominantly from Irish female led businesses. She is also a prominent member of the FinBiz Ireland 2030 Taskforce.

Watch Fiona's video>>>

Sinead Henry

Graduate Trainee Accountant, NI Audit Office

Sinead has been involved in a number of projects since her university days particularly focused around SDG 5, Gender Equality. Along with working with the PSNI to develop and the “No Grey Zone” campaign and Consent Workshops with University of Belfast, Sinead is also involved in a new scheme training hospitality staff in handling sexual harassment complaints.

Watch Sinead's video>>>

Peter Gillen

Manager, Sustainability Advisory Team, Grant Thornton

Alongside his role helping clients navigate their sustainability journeys, Peter is involved with a number of initiatives which help further the SDGs including Head of the Communications Committee in the Trinity Business Alumni, Secretary of the Young Professionals Committee and Mentor for the Trinity Alumni Mentoring Programme.

Watch Peter's video>>>

Caoimhe Connolly

Junior Tax Associate, Cavanagh Kelly

At the beginning of her career with Cavanagh Kelly, Caoimhe’s farming background has put sustainability at the forefront of her career goals. In her spare time, Caoimhe runs her own financial literacy blog, the Business Brain Blog focused on promoting financial literacy and greater financial confidence and security and is an avid beekeeper.

Watch Caoimhe's video>>>

Niamh Mclernon

Sustainability Analyst, KPMG

Having begun her Chartered journey through the ATI qualification, Niamh is a strong advocate for taking ‘the road less travelled’ as well as a strong believer in the key part Chartered Accountants have to play in the global sustainability agenda. These combined have led her to her current role helping clients develop and embed ESG strategies.

Watch Niamh's video>>>