AccountsIQ Appoints Darren Cran as New CEO as Company Eyes Further Expansion

AccountsIQ, the UK-based cloud accounting software provider for mid-market organisations, has named Darren Cran as its new Chief Executive Officer. Cran, previously the company’s Chief Operating Officer, brings over twelve years of experience at AccountsIQ, where he has been pivotal in growing the business from a 14-person start-up to an enterprise with over 90 employees, supporting more than 20,000 users globally.

Cran, a Chartered Accountant trained at KPMG, has a background in finance roles at Kefron, Crowe, and IRBC, with a strong focus on systems integration. As COO, Cran led AccountsIQ’s Customer Success division, consistently achieving customer satisfaction rates of over 97% and securing the company’s recognition as a finalist for Best Digital CX at the International Customer Experience Awards. Cran also played a significant role in securing a recent €60 million Series C investment from Axiom Equity, supporting AccountsIQ’s strategic direction.

Current CEO and founder, Tony Connolly, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, where he will focus on the company’s strategic growth, international expansion, and product development. “Darren joined AccountsIQ when we were a small team, and he has been instrumental in our growth and innovation,” Connolly said. “I am confident he will continue to lead the business forward, delivering excellence with world-class products and services for our growing user base.”

Cran shared his vision for AccountsIQ’s future: “I am honoured to step into this role and continue working with Tony and our talented team. Our mission remains clear—to empower finance teams through digital transformation with easy-to-use, high-value solutions. We have exciting product developments on the horizon that will reflect our commitment to innovation.”