RBK Chartered Accountants has appointed former Digicel executive Aidan Heavey as Corporate Finance Director.

Over the course of 14 years, Heavey held a number of finance roles with Digicel, including Group Head of M&A working across the Caribbean, Central America and South Pacific, identifying potential acquisitions along with new license opportunities and new business initiatives in mobile, cable and broadband across the Digicel Group.

Since returning to Ireland in 2016, Heavey has worked on a number of corporate finance projects covering a wide range of industries, from e-learning, digital media, packaging, telecoms, real estate, fintech and technology.

“I’m excited to be joining a highly experienced and energetic team at RBK,” said Heavey, a chartered accountant. “I see huge opportunities to support both the firm’s existing clients and also to bring RBK’s unique blend of skillsets, personalities and capabilities to a wider corporate base in the Dublin region.”

RBK is Ireland’s largest independently branded accountancy firm, with offices in Dublin, Athlone and Roscommon. The firm has 18 partners and 220 employees.

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RBK managing partner Joe Cleary commented: “This appointment reflects the continued growth of the firm in the Dublin market and demonstrates our commitment to delivering an excellent service to clients by investing in and developing talented people.

“Aidan brings 25 years of practice and industry experience to the role across all corporate finance disciplines, including M&A, raising of finance, transaction support, and due diligence. He will lead out the RBK service offering from our Dublin office.”

Photo: Aidan Heavey (right) with Chris Ball, RBK corporate finance partner