Members of the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants gathered on 12 March for its annual general meeting, a key event in the organisation’s calendar that provides an opportunity to reflect on the year’s work and set the course for the future of the profession.
During the meeting, members elected the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants’ (CIIPA’s) officers for the 2026–2027 term. Laurie Mernett was elected President, Marlon Bispath was elected Vice-President and James George was elected Secretary. Members also elected the CIIPA Council for the 2026–2027 term, which comprises:
- Daniel Florek
- Francois Lamontagne
- Laurie Mernett
- Yuri Williams
- Rennie Khan
- Edward Gwekwete
- Siew Ben Leung
- Marina-Adriana Caruntu
- Marlon Bispath
- Rosamond Nolan
- Craig Smith
- Adonis Samson
- Peter Small
- Ewan McGill
- James George
Mernett, who takes over the role of president after serving two years as CIIPA’s vice president, said, “It’s truly an honour to take on the role of President, and I’m very much looking forward to working with the CIIPA team, Council and all of our members in the year ahead. CIIPA plays an important role in the Cayman Islands – not just for accountants, but for the wider financial services community. Our profession is built on trust, professionalism and high standards, and CIIPA helps ensure those standards continue to evolve as our industry changes.”
The AGM also provided an opportunity to recognise the service of two long-serving council members and former CIIPA presidents, Mike Mannisto and Serge Berube, who stepped down from council following a combined 33 years of service to CIIPA. Both were presented with gifts in appreciation of their leadership and lasting contributions to the profession.
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