Smith & Williamson has announced the appointment of business adviser John O’Callaghan as managing partner for its professional-services team in Ireland.

He joins the company from BDO, where he has been a partner since 2006.

Smith & Williamson says that O’Callaghan will focus on expanding the professional-services division through organic growth, strategic hires, and acquisitions.

He takes over from Paul Wyse (pictured), who has led the firm’s professional-services business in Ireland for 20 years.

Evelyn Partners is new name

“The move will enable me to focus more directly on client servicing, and developing new business opportunities for the firm in Ireland, working with John and the wider team,” said Wyse, who will remain part of the senior management team, and will continue to head the advisory team.

Smith & Williamson is to rebrand as Evelyn Partners in the summer.

“With a highly talented team that has breadth and depth of expertise, Evelyn Partners will present clients with a unique proposition, and I am honoured to lead the business in Ireland,” said O’Callaghan.

Smith & Williamson currently employs more than 120 people in Ireland, and has offices in Dublin city centre, Sandyford in south Dublin, and Belfast.