Forvis Mazars appoints two new partners across tax and consulting

These senior appointments further enhance Forvis Mazars’ leadership team and reflect the firm’s continued investment in deep sectoral and technical expertise to support clients navigating increasingly complex regulatory and operating environments.

Commenting on the appointments, Tom O’Brien, Managing Partner at Forvis Mazars, said: “I am delighted to welcome Elaine and Oonagh to our leadership team at a time of sustained growth and momentum for the firm. Oonagh and Elaine each bring exceptional technical and commercial skills and leadership experience in their respective fields. These appointments underline our continued commitment to investing in our teams and services to support our clients in achieving their strategic and business goals.”

Oonagh Carney appointed Head of Indirect Tax Services

Oonagh Carney has been appointed as Partner and Head of Indirect Tax Services, where she will lead Forvis Mazars’ expanding indirect tax practice. She will advise clients across all sectors on VAT, customs and other indirect tax matters, further enhancing the firm’s market-leading capabilities in this evolving area.

Oonagh brings over 25 years of experience in VAT and indirect tax advisory. Prior to joining Forvis Mazars, she founded and led a boutique VAT consulting firm for more than 15 years, following 11 years with KPMG. Oonagh advises corporates, state bodies and private clients on complex property transactions, cross-border supply-chain issues, asset management and financial services, transaction services, VAT compliance and Revenue interventions.

Commenting on her appointment, Oonagh said: “Forvis Mazars has built a strong reputation in tax advisory, and I’m delighted to be joining a firm that places such emphasis on technical excellence and practical client-focused solutions. Indirect tax continues to present significant challenges for businesses, and I look forward to supporting clients as they navigate these issues in an increasingly complex environment.”

A Chartered Tax Adviser, Oonagh is Vice President and an elected Council Member (non-executive director) of the Irish Tax Institute. She also chairs the Institute’s Indirect Taxes Committee and serves as its permanent representative on the TALC Indirect Taxes Sub-Committee.

Elaine Daly appointed Head of Business Consulting

Elaine Daly has been appointed as Partner and Head of Business Consulting, where she will lead Forvis Mazars’ expanding Business Consulting practice. She advises clients across all sectors on business transformation, data analytics and economic advisory services, supporting organisations as they respond to complex and changing operating environments.

Elaine brings over 25 years of consulting experience, with an extensive track record in strategy, change management and transformation across public and private sector clients. She joins Forvis Mazars from Grant Thornton, where she held a number of senior leadership roles, including Global Head of Business Consulting for its International network. Elaine began her career at KPMG and has significant experience working with clients in Ireland and internationally.

Commenting on her appointment, Elaine said: “I am delighted to be joining Forvis Mazars at an exciting time for the firm. The consulting team’s depth of expertise, combined with the firm’s collaborative and service-oriented culture, provides a strong foundation for delivering value-added services to our clients. I look forward to working with colleagues locally and internationally to further enhance our business consulting offerings.”

Both appointments underline the continued growth of Forvis Mazars’ tax and consulting practices, which support a broad range of clients across the public and private sectors in Ireland and internationally.