Brendan Darcy

Brendan Darcy is an accomplished audit and risk management professional with extensive experience in internal audit leadership. Currently serving as Group Head of Internal Audit at Mediahuis nv since January 2020 and Group Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance at Independent News & Media since August 2018, Brendan is responsible for oversight of the internal audit, risk, and compliance functions. Prior roles include Group Head of Internal Audit at eircom from May 2005 to August 2018, where Brendan provided independent assurance to the Board on the control environment and risk levels, and Consultant and Associate Director at KPMG from 1998 to 2005, managing internal audit assignments and risk management initiatives for a diverse client base. Brendan holds an education from Technological University Dublin and the Institute of Internal Auditors UK and Ireland.