Stephen Johnston

Group Performance & Procurement Director at DCC plc

Greater Dublin

About

Group Financial Controller, DCC Plc Finance Director, LPG division, DCC plc Head of Internal Audit (FTSE 100 & 2 other plc's) Head of Acquisitions & Development (Hotels) Company Secretary Pension Trustee Chartered Accountant (FCA) IT Masters degree (UCD) Bachelor of Commerce degree (UCD) Diplomas in Corporate Finance, IFRS and Internal Audit Practice Extensive experience working in Europe, Africa, Middle East & United States DCC Plc (FTSE 100), Jurys Inns, Jurys Doyle Hotels Group Plc, United Drug Plc, CRH Plc, Halliburton (EAME), KPMG (Dublin), Mercury Engineering Specialties: Acquisitions & Development, Head of Internal Audit, Chartered Accountant (FCA), Company Secretary, IT Masters Degree, SAP, Logistics & Supply Chain / Energy / Hospitality / Construction / Property / Engineering

Experience

  • DCC plc (16 yrs 4 mos)
    • Group Performance & Procurement Director
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    • Group Financial Controller
      Jul 2022 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Finance Director LPG Division
      Dec 2017 - Jul 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Jurys Inns Group Ltd (2 yrs 2 mos)
    • Head of Acquisitions & Development
      Jul 2007 - Aug 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Head of Acquisitions & Development - Completed company acquisitions in Ireland & Europe - Negotiated site purchases & lease contracts in Ireland, UK and Europe adding over 2,000 rooms to hotel portfolio Group Corporate Finance Manager / Financial Controller Statutory reporting including - preparation of european subsidiary financial statements. - preparation of detailed impairment reviews - overseeing pension and insurance activities

    • Company Secretary
      Jul 2007 - Aug 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      - Co-ordinated due diligence process for £200m+ shareholding sale - Preparation of Board papers, Minutes and Company filings - Extensive experience with legal advisors, private equity investors, corporate PR

  • Head of Internal Audit & GM Risk & Compliance at Jurys Doyle Hotel Group plc
    Sep 2002 - Jun 2007 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Developed a new internal audit function including specialised IT audit and risk management functions for a portfolio of 3* to 5* hotels. Extensive experience in US, UK and Ireland

  • Head of Internal Audit at United Drug Plc.
    Sep 2000 - Sep 2002 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Completed operational and financial audits in Ireland and UK. Significant involvement in rollout of new warehouse development and associated technologies.

  • Internal Audit Senior at Halliburton
    1998 - 2000 · 2 yrs

    Detailed operational and financial audits. Extensive experience in Europe, Africa and Middle East