PKF Channel Islands has announced the appointment of David Carney as partner to spearhead its new Risk Advisory practice.

This move is part of the firm’s broader strategy to address the increasing role of data-driven decision making, technology management, and governance in the Channel Islands and further afield.

Carney has more than two decades of experience in spearheading risk, IT, and data teams across the UK and Channel Islands.

His background includes work as a chartered accountant, followed by roles in IT audit and data analytics.

He has advised clients in sectors such as financial services, retail, technology, manufacturing, and hospitality.

In his new position at PKF Channel Islands, Carney will direct the risk advisory division, which will offer audit support, internal audit, control assurance, and technology assurance services.

The team aims to support clients in managing risk with accuracy, especially as organisations adopt more technology-driven operations and handle larger amounts of financial and operational data.

Carney said: “I’m delighted to be joining PKF Channel Islands at such a pivotal moment for the firm. Organisations are operating in increasingly complex environments, and many are looking for clearer insights into their systems, data and control frameworks.

“My focus is on building a service that is practical, collaborative and data-powered; helping clients understand risk more clearly and use technology in ways that genuinely support their strategy.” 

PKF Channel Islands Audit head and partner David Moehle said: “David’s appointment reflects the changing needs of our clients and the growing importance of strong control environments, reliable data and confident decision-making.

“His mix of technical capability and practical experience will be invaluable as our clients continue to adopt new systems and face heightened expectations from regulators, investors and stakeholders. The launch of our Risk Advisory practice marks an important step in strengthening the support we provide.”