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CavanaghKelly, a renowned accountancy and business advisory practice in NI, proudly announces significant promotions within its Partner team.

CavanaghKelly has grown to be one of NI's leading accountancy and advisory practices. With a strong presence in Dungannon, the practice has expanded to include a dedicated team of over 100 professionals. 

Catherine Martin’s promotion to Managing Partner, marks a significant milestone in the recent round of promotions. Catherine, a Chartered Accountant and Tax Advisor, has played a crucial role in achieving success at CavanaghKelly across audit, accounting, and advisory services. Under Catherine’s leadership, teams have collaborated and excelled, benefiting a diverse clientele that includes SMEs, large corporations, charities, and high-net-worth individuals. 

Commenting on her promotion to Managing Partner, Catherine said, “I am honoured to be appointed as Managing Partner of CavanaghKelly and to guide our team through the next phase of growth. It is a privilege to build upon the foundation laid by Des Kelly one of our founding Partners, a remarkable leader who has shared invaluable skills and knowledge with me over the past 15 years. Des has instilled the confidence in me to take on this role, assisted by his ongoing support and mentorship.”  

Catherine’s new role highlights the commitment of the practice to advancing and developing, ensuring CavanaghKelly remains at the forefront of the industry and continues to consistently deliver exceptional client service. Catherine will focus on driving strategic initiatives, embracing technological advancements, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. The aim, to streamline processes, enhance service offerings, and explore new market opportunities, ensuring that CavanaghKelly adapts to the evolving landscape of the accountancy and advisory sector, enabling the practice to better meet client needs and maintain its competitive edge. 

While Des hands over the reins of Managing Partner, he remains a vital part of CavanaghKelly, dedicating his expertise solely to client-facing engagements. This shift allows Des to concentrate on providing high-value services directly to clients, leveraging his experience to deliver bespoke solutions and drive client success. His deep understanding of client needs and commitment to excellence will continue to add significant value to CavanaghKelly’s offerings. 

We are also thrilled to announce the promotion of Shauna McStravick to Partner, an expert within the Practice's Restructuring department. Shauna, who joined the practice in 2016, brings a wealth of legal and financial expertise as a qualified Solicitor and Insolvency Practitioner. Shauna has been instrumental in providing restructuring and insolvency advice to businesses, as well as offering guidance on personal debt and formal insolvency procedures. 

Throughout her time at CavanaghKelly, Shauna’s valuable insights and expertise have significantly contributed to the Practice's achievements across all departments. Her promotion to Partner is a testament to her dedication, skill, and the positive impact she has had on our team and clients. 

Reflecting on her new role, Shauna commented, “I’m delighted to join the Partner team at CavanaghKelly, and I’m immensely proud to be part of a practice that puts its clients and its people at the heart of all we do. With the breadth of our services and the expertise within our diverse team, I’m excited to be part of the continued growth of the practice.” 

Speaking about the recent internal promotions, CavanaghKelly’s Des Kelly stated, ‘We are thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotions of Catherine Martin and Shauna McStravick. Their consistent demonstration of commitment and expertise in their respective roles, reflects our dedicated focus on delivering outstanding client service. 

Transferring the role of Managing Partner to Catherine is a decision made with absolute confidence. Her extensive knowledge, dedication, and commitment will ensure we as a practice, are focused on delivering outstanding solution focused client service.  

Shauna’s transition to Partner underscores our commitment to recognising and nurturing internal talent, ensuring we remain at the forefront of delivering exceptional client service and innovative solutions.  

Personally, I am looking forward to spending more time with clients, adding value, supporting progression and providing innovative solutions to meet their needs.”