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ACCOUNTING Edition
Andrew Van De Beek FCA
FOUNDER AND HEAD OF PURPOSE, ILLUMIN8
Andrew Van De Beek, FCA
FOUNDER AND HEAD OF PURPOSE, ILLUMIN8
As the Founder & Head of Purpose at Illumin8, Andrew helps businesses and investments align with their life goals. He’s passionate about new ventures and finding the best tech to support their success, while focusing on ethical, genuine client relationships to drive real growth. With a decade of accounting experience, Andrew is excited to continue building on his expertise and believes business can be both fun and fascinating.
ACCOUNTING Edition
Aly Garrett FCA
FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL AT ALL IN ADVISORY
ALY GARRETT, FCA
FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL AT ALL IN ADVISORY
Since starting her accounting career in 1994, Aly has worked across firms of all sizes—from small practices to Big 4—gaining firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities unique to the accounting industry. A true early adopter, she has led the way in implementing innovative, cloud-based technologies to modernise business operations and drive long-term success.
As the Founder and Principal of All in Advisory, Aly is passionate about fostering community over competition. She dedicates her time to empowering the industry through thought leadership, public speaking, and creating collaborative spaces that encourage knowledge sharing. Her firm serves as a hub of innovation, inspiring accounting professionals to embrace tech advancements and rethink traditional business models.
With numerous awards recognising her contributions, Aly continues to advocate for progress and transformation in the accounting sector—championing change that benefits firms and their future growth.
TECH Edition
Amy Holdsworth
FOUNDER OF CLARITY STREET
AMY HOLDSWORTH
FOUNDER OF CLARITY STREET
Amy founded Clarity Street in 2015, believing that the right software and streamlined processes could elevate practices. With a decade in accounting, she’s honed her skills as a Practice Manager and was an early Xero implementation partner.
Amy also served as Head of Customer Success at Ignition. Before diving into accounting, she spent 10 years in business development and management in hospitality and finance.
tech Edition
Will Buckley
TAX PARTNER AT DOWLING BUCKLEY
WILL BUCKLEY
TAX PARTNER AT DOWLING BUCKLEY
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