She will work closely with ACCA Ireland's Regional and Industry Member Networks and her responsibilities will include the organisation of key events, including the President's Dinner.

Aisling's previous positions included executive co-ordinator with property company the RESAM Group and events manager with the Irish Hospice Foundation.

Galway businessman Pearce Flannery has been appointed to the board of AUTOPOLIS, the international organisation which advises and assists the worlds major manufacturers, component suppliers and international government agencies on the future direction of the international automotive environment. He is the first Irish person to be appointed to this prestigious automotive advisory group.

Pearce is founder and CEO of Pragmatica, Ireland's premier automotive management consultancy.