A partner at an accountancy firm has been appointed to an international IT committee.

Ballards LLP, which has offices in Worcester and Hampton Lovett, near Droitwich, announced that Sean Devlin, IT and digital transformation partner, has been appointed to AGN International's EMEA IT Committee.

AGN International is a worldwide association of separate and independent accounting and advisory businesses, with member firms in more than 80 countries.

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Mr Devlin brings more than two decades of experience implementing transformative IT solutions across multiple sectors, including his leadership of Ballards' digital transformation initiatives.

James Syree, CEO of the firm, said: "This appointment comes at a crucial time when technology and digital transformation are high on the agenda for professional services firms.

"Sean's expertise in helping organisations align IT strategy with business goals makes him ideally suited to contribute to AGN's strategic direction in this space."

Mr Devlin has experience supporting organisations through operational change and digital transformation, helping businesses leverage technology to drive efficiency and growth.

His experience spans manufacturing, retail, media, logistics, insurance, government, and professional services sectors.

Mr Devlin said: "I'm looking forward to collaborating with peers across the EMEA region.

"The committee's focus on driving efficiency and enhancing client service through technology aligns perfectly with Ballards' modern thinking approach.

"This is an opportunity to share insights and develop strategies that benefit not just AGN members, but the wider professional services community."

The AGN EMEA IT Committee focuses on guiding member firms through their digital transformation journey, addressing challenges such as practice digitisation, cybersecurity, and data analytics implementation.