EY appoints new North market leader

Global professional services firm EY has appointed Hilary Heap as its new North market leader and Manchester office managing partner, succeeding Stephen Church.

Hilary, a partner with 30 years in professional services, previously led EY’s strategy and transactions division in the North. She has extensive regional market expertise, having worked with a wide range of clients since joining EY in 2016 and becoming a partner in 2017.

She said: “I am delighted and humbled in equal measure to have been given the opportunity to lead EY’s North business. 

“We have a dedicated and talented team of professionals right across the region, and we are continuing to grow to meet the needs of a diverse and strong client base. 

“Stephen Church has done a remarkable job over the last five years in leading our North practice and I’m looking forward to working with our people to build on this success going forward.” 

Stephen Church, who has led EY North since 2020, transitions into his new role as UK&I private and mid-market leader, where he will continue to support clients across the North and nationally.

He added: “I have absolutely loved my time as EY’s North market leader and Manchester office managing partner, and I am very proud of all we have accomplished in the region over the last five years, particularly how we navigated the pandemic and the growth we have achieved together across the North.

“Hilary is a wonderful appointment, who brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and relationships to the role. 

“I have every confidence that she will continue to be an excellent ambassador for our business, ensuring that EY remains a great place for our people to build their careers.”

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