Hilary Heap Takes the Helm at EY Manchester

In a significant leadership transition at EY, Hilary Heap has been appointed managing partner for its Manchester office and the market leader for the North region. Heap, who brings 30 years of experience in professional services, stepped into this role following a successful tenure as the strategy and transactions leader for the North of England. Her predecessor, Stephen Church, who has led EY North since 2020, will now take on the role of UK and Ireland private and mid-market leader. This move marks a strategic reshuffling of leadership roles within EY to continue fostering growth and resilience across its Northern offices amid diverse market dynamics. Church reflects on his tenure with pride, citing accomplishments during the pandemic as a highlight of his leadership. Meanwhile, Heap expresses her gratitude for this opportunity and her commitment to continue building on the firm's regional success. EY's Northern offices, notably in Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, and Liverpool, employ over 2,000 professionals dedicated to advancing their career under strategic guidance.