Rising Stars Awards

These awards, now in their sixth year, celebrate the achievements of talented, young individuals across Jersey’s financial services sector.

Winners for the 2025 Rising Stars Awards were announced at a special ceremony at the Royal Jersey Showground on Friday 4 July 2025.

The ceremony celebrated the achievements of talented, young individuals across Jersey’s financial sector.

The shortlist for each of the 14 categories was selected by an independent panel of judges, and votes were then cast by members of the public to ultimately determine the winners.

The passion, commitment, and dedication shown by these young professionals to their employers and the community have shone through, making them worthy winners.

Congratulations to the 2025 winners and those shortlisted nominees – they are all a true inspiration to the next generation of Islanders considering a career in the finance industry

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Winners
Highlights Video
Judges
Sponsors

2025 Winners

Accountancy

Oreofeoluwa AgunloyeWINNER

KPMG in the Crown Dependencies

Jacques AmySHORTLISTED

Langham Hall Fund Management (Jersey) Limited

Esther BejtjaSHORTLISTED

Banking

Dominika O’DwyerWINNER

Royal Bank of Canada (Channel Islands) Limited

Rory GillespieSHORTLISTED

RBS International

Declan O’ConnellSHORTLISTED

Standard Chartered

Compliance

Andy RostronWINNER

TMF Group

Joseph BaretteSHORTLISTED

JTC Group

Jack CorcoranSHORTLISTED

Alter Domus (Jersey) Limited

CSR

Aimée O’ConnorWINNER

KPMG in the Crown Dependencies

Peter EmmanuelSHORTLISTED

Walkers Global

Toby RossiterSHORTLISTED

PwC

Digital

Johnny HopwoodWINNER

Ruben NayangaSHORTLISTED

KPMG in the Crown Dependencies

Sunain ShaikhSHORTLISTED

KPMG in the Crown Dependencies

Diversity and Inclusion

RishanWINNER

Jeevan BhanguSHORTLISTED

RBS International

Elizabeth WoodwardSHORTLISTED

KPMG in the Crown Dependencies

Funds

Taylor WellsWINNER

Aztec Group

Samuel BoudinSHORTLISTED

Langham Hall Fund Management (Jersey) Limited

Hermie TimarioSHORTLISTED

KPMG in the Crown Dependencies

Human Resources

Ana MartinsWINNER

Accuro Trust (Jersey) Limited

Tayla GurneySHORTLISTED

PwC

Insurance

Abigail MercierWINNER

Gallagher

Ross DavisSHORTLISTED

Gallagher

Jordy MercksSHORTLISTED

Gallagher

Investment Management

Ethan JonesWINNER

HSBC Bank plc – Jersey Branch

Jenson HolmesSHORTLISTED

Titan Wealth

Tara Le FeuvreSHORTLISTED

Oakglen Wealth

Law

Ema FranciscoWINNER

Bedell Cristin

Nicole De SousaSHORTLISTED

Mourant

Michael Ogilvy WatsonSHORTLISTED

Ogier

Marketing and Business Development

Jenna NoelWINNER

HSBC Bank plc – Jersey Branch

Danielle BramptonSHORTLISTED

JTC Group

Lois BoyleSHORTLISTED

Operations and Support

Emma LewisWINNER

Ogier

Ryan HickeySHORTLISTED

Walkers Global

Tom ScottSHORTLISTED

HIGHVERN

Trust and Corporate Services

Bridget Le BrocqWINNER

JTC Group

Lucas CullinaneSHORTLISTED

Ogier

Jordan HamptonSHORTLISTED

Accuro Trust (Jersey) Limited

Watch the ceremony highlights below:

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Judges

Julie AceyDeputy Director of Customer and Brand, Ports of Jersey

Julie has built a diverse career with a strong focus on strategic and cultural change. She joined Ports of Jersey as Head of Engineering, stepping into a leadership role in a traditionally male dominated field. Alongside this she thoroughly enjoyed serving as lead for Seaperch, inspiring future talent and fostering interest in STEM subjects. Julie is currently responsible for developing Ports of Jersey’s Customer Experience strategy, making sure our island stays connected in a way that truly puts customers first. In addition to her “day job”, Julie is passionate about education and is proud to serve as Chair of Highlands College Governing Board, helping to support and guide the college in delivering quality outcomes for around 5,000 students each year. Previously Julie spent almost 20 years in the Finance Industry, heading up the strategy team for RBS International, following a move from the UK where she led the RBS design strategy for consumer banking.

Rebecca BrewerChief Executive Officer, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

Rebecca was appointed as Durrell’s CEO in December 2024 after serving as interim CEO for a year. She joined Durrell in March 2019 initially as Director of Finance before taking responsibility for the commercial and IT operations in 2020. Prior to joining Durrell, she spent 15 years working for PwC delivering assurance and advisory engagements across a range of financial services and hospitality and leisure clients both in the Channel Islands and the Middle East. She is a Chartered Accountant, has an MSc in environmental science and also serves as Treasurer for the Jersey Association of Sustainability Practitioners.

Alan Le MaistreChief Executive Officer, National Trust for Jersey

Alan Le Maistre is CEO of the National Trust for Jersey, a role he has held since March 2024. The National Trust for Jersey is one of the Islands oldest and largest charities; with a mission to protect the Islands natural beauty, rich wildlife and built heritage. Under its new Strategic framework, the Trust is seeking to support the transition towards a green finance sector and to help facilitate the active participation of local businesses and individuals in local conservation. Alan is a biologist and conservationist and the founder and director of a rural heritage business and regenerative farm. Prior to joining the Trust Alan worked as a financial professional; he is a CFA charterholder with 15 years management experience in the investment industry.