New office will enable EY to support growing client demand across Northern Ireland and tap into the exceptional talent in the Northwest
Ebrington Plaza the second EY location in Northern Ireland and seventh on the island of Ireland
EY Northern Ireland has officially opened its new Northwest regional office at Ebrington Plaza in Derry/Londonderry today, as the professional services firm continues to expand in Northern Ireland in response to growing client demand and to draw on the outstanding talent available in the Northwest.
The new office was officially opened by the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, with the Minister for the Economy, the Mayor of Derry and other dignitaries also in attendance.
EY supports organisations across a broad range of industries and sectors, in areas such as Audit, Corporate Finance, Tax and Law, Consulting, AI and Data Analytics. EY currently employs almost 1,100 people in Northern Ireland and more than 5,200 across the island of Ireland. The new location at Ebrington Plaza will accommodate up to 120 EY people, comprising a mix of new hires and existing EY NI staff.
The new office in Derry/Londonderry will play a crucial role in EY’s strategy to expand its regional presence across Northern Ireland and will be a key driver in delivering EY’s market-leading services for clients. It also reinforces EY Northen Ireland’s commitment made at the Northern Ireland Investment Summit in September 2023 to create 1,000 new jobs in Northern Ireland over the next five years.
The Northwest region is known for its diverse business landscape and offers extensive opportunities for working with leading indigenous and international businesses, entrepreneurs and public sector organisations, as well as access to world class talent from its educational institutions.
Rob Heron, EY Northern Ireland Managing Partner, said: “The official opening of our new office at Ebrington Plaza marks a really significant milestone in EY’s growth journey in Northern Ireland. Our expansion into the Northwest reflects our long-term commitment to serving the outstanding businesses in the region solve their most complex challenges and our confidence in the region’s exceptional and deep talent pool.
EY had initially planned to open here in mid-2026 but brought this forward by 12 months as we were so impressed by the potential and the talent in the Northwest, as well as the welcome from the local community. We’re looking forward to working closely with local businesses, education partners, and the wider community to drive innovation and inclusive economic growth for many years to come.
Frank O’Keeffe, EY Ireland Managing Partner, said: “EY has built a resilient business across the island of Ireland of which we are very proud. The opening of our new office in Derry/Londonderry today, our seventh location on the island, will further enhance our ability to address growing client demand in this region and beyond while also allowing us to draw on the incredible talent available in Northern Ireland. In these times of considerable global change and volatility we are committed to being where our clients need us, when they need us with the right skills as we help to find opportunity and to shape the future with confidence.”
Anna Anthony, EY UK&I Regional Managing Partner, said: “Our business and our people in Northern Ireland play a crucial role in EY’s plans for growth across in the UK and Ireland. Our new office in Derry/Londonderry is our latest demonstration of commitment to the region and the exciting opportunities we see ahead. The opportunity for delivering growth and developing outstanding talent across Northern Ireland is clear, and we remain focused on bringing together our global scale with deep local insight and expertise which allows us to bring the best possible service to our clients.”
First Minister Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “The opening of this new office is another significant milestone in the regeneration of Ebrington and represents a real vote of confidence in the economic potential of Derry and the north west.
“We are committed to regional balance; to providing better opportunities, creating good jobs and improving people’s lives. And this welcome investment by EY will certainly play a part in achieving that goal.”
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly MLA said: “The opening of EY’s new office at Ebrington is a strong signal of confidence in the city’s talent, potential and economic future.
“It has been our ambition to transform this site into a thriving location with a dynamic business hub. The regeneration of Ebrington is a key building block to securing more investment and the arrival of EY marks a major step forward in our economic vision for the future.”
Minister for the Economy, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, said: “In September 2023, EY committed to creating 1,000 new jobs across the north, supported by my Department’s Assured Skills Academy programme and Invest NI. Today is a key milestone in that investment, which will provide employment opportunities in the North West in highly skilled areas such as digital engineering, data analytics and risk and regulatory compliance. I am delighted that companies like EY can see the North West’s potential as a vibrant place to live, grow, and invest and I wish them every success.”
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EY employs close to 1,100 people in Northern Ireland and over 5,200 people on the island of Ireland, with offices in Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.