We're a Baker Tilly network member
About Baker Tilly
Back to top
Path to partnership – Adam Irwin
Podcast

Path to partnership – Adam Irwin

Adam’s journey to becoming the Managing Partner of Pitcher Partners Sydney is far from the conventional path. Originally starting his career as an accountant in various commercial roles, Adam later transitioned to Moore Stephens, where he served as their COO. It was at Moore Stephens that Adam experienced significant personal and professional growth within an environment that recognised the value of his role.

The conversation delves into Adam’s instrumental role during the merger of Moore Stephens and Pitcher Partners, two major players in the Sydney market. He credits the success of the merger on enabling his team to grow and take ownership of their functions, facilitating a seamless transition to the current state of Pitcher Partners.

Highlighting the importance of collaborating with Partners who trusted and empowered him to have the freedom to make a real impact. This trust allowed him to take on responsibilities for growing various functions and securing a seat at the partnership table.

The discussion further explores Adam’s transition from COO to Managing Partner, shedding light on the essential skills and confidence required for such a role and the importance of both internal and external mentors in someone’s professional journey.

Overall, the conversation with Adam provides valuable insights into the dynamic nature of a career in accounting. It illustrates how one’s professional trajectory can diverge from the initial path, leading to a highly successful career. Adam shares advice for aspiring Partners and Managing Partners, addressing the challenges that firms like Pitcher Partners may face in the upcoming 12-24 months.


This content is general commentary only and does not constitute advice. Before making any decision or taking any action in relation to the content, you should consult your professional advisor. To the maximum extent permitted by law, neither Pitcher Partners or its affiliated entities, nor any of our employees will be liable for any loss, damage, liability or claim whatsoever suffered or incurred arising directly or indirectly out of the use or reliance on the material contained in this content. Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms. Pitcher Partners is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited, the members of which are separate and independent legal entities. Liability limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.
asdfafsdfa Adam Irwin

Adam Irwin

Managing Partner

Sydney


View profile

Pitcher Partners insights

Get the latest Pitcher Partners updates direct to your inbox

Thank you for you interest

How can we help you?

Business or personal advice
General information
Career information
Media enquiries
Contact expert
Become a member
Specialist query
Please provide as much detail to ensure appropriate allocation of your query
Please highlight a realistic time frame that will enable us to provide advice within a suitable and timely manner. Please note given conflicting demands with our senior personnel, we will endeavour to respond to you within the nominated time frame. If you require an urgent response, please contact us on 03 8610 5477.
Responses to queries submitted via this form (“Response”) are produced by Pitcher Partners Advisors Proprietary Limited and are prepared for the exclusive use and benefit of those who are invited, and agree, to participate in the CRITICAL POINT NETWORK service. Responses provided, or any part thereof, must not be distributed, copied, used, or relied on by any other person, without our prior written consent. Any information provided is intended to be of a general nature and prepared without taking into account your objectives, circumstances, financial situation or particular needs. Any information provided does not constitute personal advice. If you act on anything contained in a Response without seeking personal advice you do so at your own risk. In providing this information, we are not purporting to act as solicitors or provide legal advice. Any information provided by us is prepared in the ordinary course of our profession and is based on the relevant law and its interpretations by relevant authorities as it stands at the time the information is provided. Any changes or modifications to the law and/or its interpretation after this time could affect the information we provide. It is not possible to guarantee that the tax authorities will not challenge a transaction or to guarantee the outcome of such a challenge if one is raised on the basis of the information we provide. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pitcher Partners will not be liable for any loss, damage, liability or claim whatsoever suffered or incurred by any person arising directly or indirectly out of the use or reliance on the information contained within a Response. We recommend you seek a formal engagement of our professional services to consider the appropriateness of the information in a Response having regard to your objectives, circumstances, financial situation or needs before proceeding with any financial decisions. Pitcher Partners is an association of independent firms. Pitcher Partners is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited, the members of which are separate and independent legal entities. Liability limited by a scheme approved under professional standards legislation.
CPN Enquiry
Business Radar 2025
Dealmakers 2025
Not-for-profit survey 2025
Search by industry