Alf Smiddy announced as Chairman of the Quintas Group - 30th April 2010

The Quintas Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Alf Smiddy as Chairman of the Group. The appointment of one of Ireland’s most high profile business leaders is a further step in the continual development of Quintas.

At the Quintas board meeting, Quintas Group Managing Director, Tim McCarthy stated “Alf brings to Quintas a wealth of senior management experience at the highest level in Industry, gained both in Ireland and internationally. Through this appointment we are making a conscious decision to invest in strengthening the commercial and industry experience within Quintas at the highest possible level”.

Tim added “At Quintas, we see ourselves as not only providing our clients with expert Accountancy, Taxation, Financial and Wealth Management Consultancy; but also as proactive business partners working alongside them as they develop and expand.  High service levels, innovation and industry knowledge is critical in the new economic reality, and by bringing an industry leader and expert of the calibre of Alf Smiddy onto the Quintas Board, we are showing a commitment to our clients, and an investment that can offer our clients more than the traditional accountancy firm.”

Alf Smiddy is a Chartered Accountant by profession having worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers, and also at the most senior levels in the Irish and International beverage industry, including 12 years as CEO and Chairman of Beamish & Crawford plc and across a broad range of other private and public sector enterprises. 

On his appointment, Alf stated “I look forward to working with my new colleagues on the Quintas Board, and engaging with the Quintas leadership team in steering the organisation into a new growth phase for the Group. I hope to bring my extensive industry knowledge to the table, and look forward to working with such a progressive and innovative team, and delivering unparalleled services for clients.

Alf added “Over recent years the Quintas has gone from strength to strength, and their highly experienced and motivated team have the drive and dedication for success, both for themselves and their clients -- I see the Group playing a key role in achieving this success for their clients and for the Irish business community in general.”