PwC Channel Islands is pleased to announce pivotal leadership changes that underscore the firm’s commitment to advancing global and local client service strategies. Leyla Yildirim has been appointed to the position of Global Clients Leader within the wider PwC network, effective 1 October 2026, while Ali Cambray steps into the Chief Strategy Officer role for the Channel Islands, taking over from Leyla, who has held this position since 2018.
Ali Cambray and Leyla Yildirim
Leyla transitions to the role of Global Clients Leader, working alongside PwC’s Global Head of Clients & Industries. Her new position, pivotal to the global PwC network, has responsibility for supporting the firm's global premier clients, affirming her success and the exceptional talent emerging from the Channel Islands. To date, Leyla has been instrumental in the remarkable expansion of PwC’s local business, which has tripled in size during her tenure over the past eight years. Though Leyla transitions to a global capacity, she remains accessible from the Guernsey office, continuing to contribute her valuable global expertise to the local firm.
In tandem with Leyla’s transition, Ali Cambray will assume the Chief Strategy Officer role for PwC Channel Islands. Ali has extensive experience as a Director in the Advisory line of service where she founded the Channel Islands firm’s award-winning Sustainability and Economics practice, and previously through her time at PwC UK. She has supported public, private and finance sector clients across multiple jurisdictions and emerging markets on business transformation, strategy development and impact assessment. Locally, Ali has shaped thought leadership and market positioning within the Channel Islands for several years. Her excellent reputation within the firm and across the islands, along with her dynamic energy and role as a supportive mentor, highlights her capability for this role. She brings a unique set of skills and insights that will further bolster PwC's ambitions within the global network.
Commenting on these key promotions, Nick Vermeulen, Senior Partner at PwC Channel Islands said:
“These strategic appointments underscore our dedication to enhancing both global and local capabilities at PwC. We are proud of both Leyla and Ali's contributions to the PwC network, showcasing our exceptional local talent on a world stage. Their well-deserved promotions reflect our commitment to assembling the best team of specialists to support our clients across the Islands and the wider PwC network in achieving success and generating value. Congratulations to Leyla and Ali as they embark on their new roles and the exciting ventures they will lead within PwC.”
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