Rising Stars Awards

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

2025 Winners

Accountancy

Oreofeoluwa Agunloye
Oreofeoluwa AgunloyeWINNER
KPMG in the Crown Dependencies
Jacques Amy
Jacques AmySHORTLISTED
Langham Hall Fund Management (Jersey) Limited
Esther Bejtja
Esther BejtjaSHORTLISTED
EY

Banking

Dominika O’Dwyer
Dominika O’DwyerWINNER
Royal Bank of Canada (Channel Islands) Limited
Rory Gillespie
Rory GillespieSHORTLISTED
RBS International
Declan O’Connell
Declan O’ConnellSHORTLISTED
Standard Chartered

Compliance

Andy Rostron
Andy RostronWINNER
TMF Group
Joseph Barette
Joseph BaretteSHORTLISTED
JTC Group
Jack Corcoran
Jack CorcoranSHORTLISTED
Alter Domus (Jersey) Limited

CSR

Aimée O’Connor
Aimée O’ConnorWINNER
KPMG in the Crown Dependencies
Peter Emmanuel
Peter EmmanuelSHORTLISTED
Walkers Global
Toby Rossiter
Toby RossiterSHORTLISTED
PwC

Digital

Johnny Hopwood
Johnny HopwoodWINNER
EY
Ruben Nayanga
Ruben NayangaSHORTLISTED
KPMG in the Crown Dependencies
Sunain Shaikh
Sunain ShaikhSHORTLISTED
KPMG in the Crown Dependencies

Diversity and Inclusion

Rishan
RishanWINNER
EY
Jeevan Bhangu
Jeevan BhanguSHORTLISTED
RBS International
Elizabeth Woodward
Elizabeth WoodwardSHORTLISTED
KPMG in the Crown Dependencies

Funds

Taylor Wells
Taylor WellsWINNER
Aztec Group
Samuel Boudin
Samuel BoudinSHORTLISTED
Langham Hall Fund Management (Jersey) Limited
Hermie Timario
Hermie TimarioSHORTLISTED
KPMG in the Crown Dependencies

Human Resources

Ana Martins
Ana MartinsWINNER
Accuro Trust (Jersey) Limited
Tayla Gurney
Tayla GurneySHORTLISTED
PwC

Insurance

Abigail Mercier
Abigail MercierWINNER
Gallagher
Ross Davis
Ross DavisSHORTLISTED
Gallagher
Jordy Mercks
Jordy MercksSHORTLISTED
Gallagher

Investment Management

Ethan Jones
Ethan JonesWINNER
HSBC Bank plc – Jersey Branch
Jenson Holmes
Jenson HolmesSHORTLISTED
Titan Wealth
Tara Le Feuvre
Tara Le FeuvreSHORTLISTED
Oakglen Wealth

Law

Ema Francisco
Ema FranciscoWINNER
Bedell Cristin
Nicole De Sousa
Nicole De SousaSHORTLISTED
Mourant
Michael Ogilvy Watson
Michael Ogilvy WatsonSHORTLISTED
Ogier

Marketing and Business Development

Jenna Noel
Jenna NoelWINNER
HSBC Bank plc – Jersey Branch
Danielle Brampton
Danielle BramptonSHORTLISTED
JTC Group
Lois Boyle
Lois BoyleSHORTLISTED
EY

Operations and Support

Emma Lewis
Emma LewisWINNER
Ogier
Ryan Hickey
Ryan HickeySHORTLISTED
Walkers Global
Tom Scott
Tom ScottSHORTLISTED
HIGHVERN

Trust and Corporate Services

Bridget Le Brocq
Bridget Le BrocqWINNER
JTC Group
Lucas Cullinane
Lucas CullinaneSHORTLISTED
Ogier
Jordan Hampton
Jordan HamptonSHORTLISTED
Accuro Trust (Jersey) Limited

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Judges

Julie Acey
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 Brewer
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 Maistre
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.

Judges Response Video 2025

Award Sponsors

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Compliance category sponsor

Butterfield Bank >

Marketing and Business Development category sponsor

Fairway Group Limited >

Law category sponsor

Gallagher  >

Insurance category sponsor

HSBC Bank plc  >

Banking category sposnor

Hawksford >

Operations and Support category sponsor

KPMG in the Crown Dependencies >

Investment Management category sponsor

Morant >

Human Resources category sponsor

PwC >

Accountancy category sponsor

Standard Bank >

CSR category sponsor

Stonehage Fleming Group >

Trust and Corporate Services category sponsor

TMF Group >

Funds category sponsor

Union Bancaire Privée (UK) Limited, Jersey Branch >

Diversity and Inclusion category sponsor

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