Baker Tilly Channel Islands announces promotion of Gerrit Heyneke to Associate Director

Baker Tilly Channel Islands is pleased to announce the promotion of Gerrit Heyneke to Associate Director within the firm’s Assurance and Advisory department, recognising his significant contributions since joining the firm in 2022. 

Gerrit joined Baker Tilly Channel Islands in July 2022 as a Manager in the Jersey office, bringing with him experience from a global ‘Big 4’ firm. He was promoted to Senior Manager in 2023 and has played a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality assurance and advisory services across the Channel Islands. His experience spans a broad range of sectors and reporting frameworks, including IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, UK GAAP and US GAAP. His client portfolio has included private equity funds, capital markets structures, technology companies, real estate developers, and cryptocurrency businesses. 

Gerrit is also a driving force behind the firm’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. With a strong personal interest in sustainability and responsible business, he has completed the ESG Specialisation from the Corporate Finance Institute and is passionate about helping clients implement meaningful ESG strategies that align with their long-term objectives. 

Ewan Spraggon, Managing Director at Baker Tilly Channel Islands, commented on the promotion “Gerrit’s promotion is a reflection of the leadership, professionalism and technical expertise he brings to every engagement. His work ethic, strong client relationships, and focus on innovation, particularly around ESG, have made him an invaluable member of the team. We’re delighted to recognise his continued contribution to the growth of the firm.” 

Gerrit added “I’m incredibly proud to be stepping into the role of Associate Director. It’s a privilege to work alongside such a talented team and be part of a firm that values innovation, exceptional client service, and is actively working to embed more sustainable practices into how we operate. I’m excited to continue supporting our clients and contributing to the next stage of the firm’s growth.” 

Baker Tilly Channel Islands remains committed to investing in its people and developing future leaders. Gerrit’s promotion is a testament to the firm’s focus on recognising and nurturing talent at every level.