Accenture names Donal Óg McCarthy as cybersecurity lead
Accenture has named Donal Óg McCarthy as cybersecurity lead in Ireland.
McCarthy will spearhead Accenture's cybersecurity business locally, helping clients to improve their resilience.
He will also join the professional services group's Ireland leadership team.
Formerly EMEA cloud & application security lead, McCarthy has extensive experience working with organisations across Europe to deliver secure digital transformation through cloud, data, AI and security.
He now leads a team of technology and security specialists providing advanced cybersecurity services across multiple industries.
“Cybersecurity is mission-critical for our clients, especially as threats escalate with AI-driven phishing scams and deepfakes," said Hilary O'Meara, country managing director for Accenture in Ireland.
"I’m delighted to have Donal Óg lead our dedicated cybersecurity practice. His extensive expertise and strong leadership will help our clients to stay ahead of sophisticated and emerging cyber threats.”
With a background of over 25 years in technology and engineering, McCarthy has directed large-scale, business-critical enterprise programmes globally across public services, healthcare, insurance and telecommunications.
He has also collaborated closely with leading cloud service providers to build client solutions, develop joint marketplace offerings and expand local cloud delivery capabilities for both Irish and international markets.
McCarthy holds a BEng in Electronic Engineering from the University of Limerick.
“Cybersecurity is no longer just a defensive measure; it is a foundation for innovation. As threats evolve, our mission is to help organisations stay secure while embracing transformation," said McCarthy.
Donal Óg McCarthy has been appointed cybersecurity lead for Accenture in Irelad. (Pic: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
"I am excited to lead Accenture’s cybersecurity practice in Ireland and work with clients to build resilience that enables growth and confidence in a digital-first world.”
Photo: Donal Óg McCarthy. (Pic: Supplied)
