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CubeMatch appoints Anthuan Xavier and Padraic Hamrock to their Board and appoints Mhairi Kennedy to their Strategic Advisory Board

Dublin, Ireland — October 2025 — CubeMatch, a global change and transformation consultancy specialising in the financial services industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthuan Xavier as Chair and Padraic Hamrock as NED to its Board of Directors, and Mhairi Kennedy to their Strategic Advisory Board.

About CubeMatch

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Dublin, CubeMatch has built a strong global presence with offices in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Singapore, and India, delivering agile, expert-led transformation services to leading financial institutions worldwide.  In 2025, CubeMatch expanded its European footprint through strategic acquisitions, including BGK in the DACH region and DVCP in the UK.

Anthuan Xavier, a renowned chartered accountant, businessman and visionary leader, co-founded and led BDO Simpson Xavier, growing the firm to become one of Ireland’s leading professional services practices.  With decades of experience and a deeply entrepreneurial approach, he brings invaluable insight into scaling professional services and fostering client-centric cultures.

Padraic Hamrock, a Non-Executive Director, Regulated Board Director and Strategic Advisory Board Chair, brings extensive technology leadership experience from senior executive and Board roles across the financial services sectors in Ireland, UK and the US. Padraic brings significant expertise in strategy development and execution, large-scale technology transformation and driving operational excellence in technology service management.

Mhairi Kennedy, an Executive Director, NED and Board advisor is highly experienced in design, mobilisation and delivery of corporate transformations. She brings decades of experience in a broad range of roles, directing organisational and cultural change across consumer finance, IT, and digital technology as COO, CIO and Director. She is an Effective C-level professional bringing drive, integrity and clarity of thinking.

What the Appointments Mean for CubeMatch

These strategic appointments underscore CubeMatch’s ongoing commitment to delivering best-in-class advisory and execution capabilities across transformation, regulatory, and digital innovation initiatives globally.

“By welcoming Anthuan, Padraic and Mhairi, we are significantly boosting our strategic and operational leadership,” said Tom Melville, CEO of CubeMatch. “Their combined expertise enhances our group’s vision and our capacity to help clients navigate complex regulatory and digital transformation challenges.”