KPMG has announced a raft of new management appointments with the transfer of one senior manager from the UK and the promotion of three managers within the firm’s Isle of Man offices. Kristan King was appointed to Senior Manager within the advisory department and Jonathan Cretney, Laura O’Sullivan and Piotr Schabik enjoy promotions to manager, audit, as part of a strategy to further consolidate KPMG’s position as the leading provider of multi-jurisdictional audit, tax and advisory services.
An accounting and economics graduate of Sheffield University Kristan King began his career training with KPMG Isle of Man. Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2002, Kristan chose a secondment to KPMG Auckland, New Zealand to develop his expertise in financial services audit. Post-secondment, Kristan transferred to transaction services at KPMG Manchester, where he has gained considerable experience working in the capital and private equity markets over the past 10 years. As Senior Manager, Kristan’s core responsibilities will include assisting clients with the acquisition and disposal of businesses and the raising of finance to support business growth, both of which complement his experience of capital markets transactions. Commenting on his appointment, Kristan stated:
“The Isle of Man mergers and acquisitions market is unique in its various subtleties and scope, and can present a range of challenges to the uninitiated. As Senior Manager, I look forward to marrying my understanding of this market with my prior experience in global capital and private equity markets to engage and assist clients as they embark on M&A and fund-raising projects. KPMG has always offered the perfect environment in which to cultivate such experience and I have every confidence in my ability to develop here at KPMG Isle of Man.”
Audit Manager Jonathan Cretney began his career with PwC in 1999 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2002. During 10 years with PwC Jonathan also spent 3 years working in the United States, gaining experience in US GAAP and GAAS. Working in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Texas, Jonathan focused on alternative investment audits, which included leading the audit of one of the world’s largest asset managers. Upon returning to the Isle of Man Jonathan was promoted to Audit Manager where he continued developing his expertise and knowledge in the financial services sector before moving to work for the Isle of Man Government in 2010. Jonathan joined KPMG in January 2014 where, as well as managing external audit clients, he is also responsible for leading the Internal Audit department. As Compliance Manager, Jonathan is now further responsible for assisting clients with their regulatory reporting responsibilities.
Piotr Schabik was promoted to manager within the audit department in October 2014, and will be involved in developing and maintaining strong client relationships as well as overseeing the growth and success of the KPMG Isle of Man office. Piotr trained in practice at the KPMG Port Elizabeth office in South Africa, where he was exposed to and developed skills across the audit function. Piotr passed all the required chartered accountancy (SA) qualification exams upon first attempt, with the final examination passed in 2012. He then qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2013. Whilst training in the KPMG Port Elizabeth office, Piotr was predominantly exposed to the manufacturing and automotive industry where he enhanced his knowledge and skills. Piotr joined the Isle of Man audit practice as an audit senior in December 2012. Since then, he has continued to develop his knowledge in the financial services sector, including investment funds, company service providers and captive insurers.
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Laura O’Sullivan trained in practice at KPMG Isle of Man and qualified as a Chartered Accountant within the audit department in 2013. Laura’s audit experience is concentrated in the financial services sector and her clients consist primarily of large multi-jurisdictional trust and corporate services providers, as well as insurance and pension providers that require regulatory reporting both on the Isle of Man and in international locations. In addition, Laura holds a diverse audit portfolio of fund administrators, investment managers, funds, and both private and retail banks. Laura’s promotion to Audit Manager will see her continue to develop strong client relationships and give her the opportunity to demonstrate her leadership skills.
Commenting on the appointments, Managing Director David McGarry said: “Nurturing talent is at the top of our agenda at KPMG. We try, at every opportunity, to offer opportunities to progress, to take ownership of development, and to do so within a supportive professional environment. Our most recent raft of appointments and promotions is clear testament to this policy. I would like to congratulate Kristan, Jonathan, Piotr and Laura for their hard work and commitment to their careers with us, and welcome each of them to their respective new roles.”
Photo - left to right are Jonathan Cretney, David McGarry, Laura O'Sullivan and Piotr Schabik.
