Brian Duffy is a B.Comm. graduate of NUIG, and is an Associate of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He has also completed an MBA from Manchester Business School, and is a Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA). Brian has worked in accountancy practice with CAG Accountants, in industry (Nortel), and in commercial lending (Anglo Irish Bank and IIB Bank).

Brian’s expertise in analysis, assessment and appraisal of many business types has given him a knowledge base which is invaluable to understanding clients’ business and demonstrating to clients the key areas of business performance management. Brian’s clients sectors include charities, community projects, professional services, education & training, farming, jeweller, manufacturing, media, restaurant/pub, retail, tradesmen. Brian advises clients on business planning, financial risk management and cost reduction programs.

Brian holds a Commerce degree, is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and is a Qualified Financial Advisor. He joined Kitt Noone & Co(now DHKN) in 1992 where he trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant. In 1997 he joined Nortel as a Finance Manager before joining Nestor SuperValu Group in 2002 as Finance Director.

During Brian’s time spent in accountancy practice he gained an in-depth knowledge of Small to Medium sized Enterprises in many sectors including construction, retail, hotel & leisure, motor, licensed, food and manufacturing. From his most recent role he has gained a deep insight into the workings of the retail sector and would regard this business as an area of specialist expertise for him.

Alan graduated from GMIT with a Bachelor of Business Studies degree is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and is a Qualified Financial Advisor. Alan has gained 12 years experience in financial Institutions in the city of London and Sydney where his employers included Lloyds’s TSB, JP Morgan Chase, and ING Bank. He has held a number of senior roles in Capital Markets arm of Investment banking.

Alan has amassed a wealth of knowledge in financial and derivative markets and the various products available to maximize balance sheet usage and limit risk to credit, interest and cross currency exposure.