The Members of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) today elected Tony Murphy as President for a renewable three-year term, a statement on the ECA website said. 

Tony Murphy, an Irish national, will officially assume his new position on 1 October 2022, thereby becoming the 12th President of the institution.

He is taking over from Klaus-Heiner Lehne, who has served as President since October 2016.

The ECA Members elect the President from among themselves to serve as a ‘first among equals’ for a renewable period of three years.

The President is in charge of the institution’s corporate strategy, planning and performance management, communication and media relations, legal matters and internal audit, and represents the institution in its external relations.