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08 May 2026
EY announces Jo Dooley as Clients & Industries Leader for the Oceania region
Dooley, who most recently served as Vice President, Enterprise at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, will commence in September.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – 8 MAY 2026
Ernst & Young, Australia (EY Australia) today announced the appointment of Jo Dooley as the Clients & Industries Leader for Oceania, succeeding Selina Short, effective September 2026. Dooley will also become a member of the Oceania Executive Leadership Team and the Global Clients & Industries Leadership Team.
Dooley will join EY Australia from Microsoft where she was Vice President, Enterprise at Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, leading a portfolio, driving digital transformation, cloud, and AI innovation for enterprise clients.
EY Regional Managing Partner and CEO for Oceania, David Larocca, commented on the appointment:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Jo Dooley to EY Australia and know that her focus on quality, client excellence and relationships, along with her deep transformation experience, will benefit our clients across the region,” he said.
“Delivering client value remains at the centre of our business model. As we embark on our next chapter of growth we are focused on solving our clients’ increasingly complex challenges and continuing to deliver exceptional client services across sectors and industries.”
“Jo’s experience aligns with our ambition to drive purposeful growth and guide our clients through a constantly evolving market landscape.”
A seasoned technology and business leader with over 25 years’ experience across retail, consulting, and global technology firms, Dooley has held senior roles at IBM, SEEK, and more recently eight years at Microsoft, building high-performing teams and delivering strong client outcomes. She is known for inclusive leadership and active contributions to business and community through board and advisory roles.
On the new role, Jo Dooley commented:
“I am delighted to lead the Clients & Industries team across Oceania. This is a pivotal time for organisations across the region, as they navigate a continually disrupted market through transformation and AI and innovation,” she said.
“The EY organisation has a long history of advising clients through market shifts and a depth of talent. I’m excited to work with EY clients to deliver solutions that shape the future of industries.”
The Clients and Industries team drives the EY organisation’s client-first, industry-focused approach - delivering tailored solutions, sector insights, and advanced technology to help businesses transform and grow. By aligning strategy, accounts, and experience around priority sectors and client needs, we ensure a consistent, integrated experience and lasting value for clients worldwide.
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