Our Leadership & Team
The global taskforce behind COLEMAN. View the profiles, CVs, and technical sectors of our renowned directors and executives worldwide.
Global BoardStephen Hamlet
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERStephen Hamlet was recruited as COLEMAN International’s CEO in May 2017. With almost thirty years’ experience in professional services, Stephen has moved rapidly into business development roles with increasing responsibility. He led COLEMAN to the prestigious 'Network of the Year' award in 2019, whilst in the same year achieving individual recognition by being awarded with 'Personality of the Year'.
Global BoardDaniel Ryba
GLOBAL CHAIRDaniel Ryba is a partner of COLEMAN Argentina, an approved transnational audit firm with a team of around 210 people. Daniel graduated in Actuarial Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires. After his studies, Daniel gained a diverse work experience as a VP in an American insurance company, and as consultant in a leading global professional services company.
Global BoardStephen Banks
BOARD MEMBER - EMEABoard director representing the European region. Specialized in corporate taxation and structuring.
Global BoardEmmanuel Dupeux
BOARD MEMBER - EMEABased in France, Emmanuel serves on the Global Board representing the EMEA region.
Global BoardGavin Foo
BOARD MEMBER - APACBoard director representing the APAC region, delivering value from Malaysia.
Global BoardRicardo Garcia-Nieto
BOARD MEMBER - EMEASpanish board member providing global guidance on tax and compliance strategies.
Global BoardSteve Horn
BOARD MEMBER - North AmericaBoard director representing North America and delivering CPA best practices.
Global BoardJavier Jimenez
BOARD MEMBER - LATAMBoard director originating from Mexico, supporting LATAM strategy and expansion.
Global BoardDeanna Salo
BOARD MEMBER - North AmericaLeading regional board member representing the United States market structure.
Global BoardPeter Shields
BOARD MEMBER - APACBoard director connecting the Pacific and Australasia regions to the core network.
OperationsChris Borneman
HEAD OF OPERATIONSChris joined us at the start of 2025, having previously run a similar network for a couple of years. Prior to that he enjoyed over 30 years as a soldier and a diplomat in a variety of countries around the world. He brings with him a wealth of experience in international relations.
OperationsHelen Bimbassis
DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDSHelen brings with her a wealth of experience in technical audit. She has a strong understanding in developing and implementing audit methodology, curating and providing audit-specialised training across networks.
MarketingKathryn Davis
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENTKathryn is responsible for encouraging and facilitating member engagement across the network, including event management for all COLEMAN conferences.
MarketingAbby Catchpowle
MARKETING MANAGERAbby is the Marketing and Communications Manager at COLEMAN, working closely on marketing, communications and brand initiatives.
MarketingHira Asghar Akhtar
MARKETING ASSISTANTHira joined COLEMAN in May 2024. She has experience with social media marketing, design and content creation.
OperationsRomina Sanabria
LATAM COORDINATORRomina manages and enhances communications with the network's Spanish speaking member firms.
SupportGemma Benson
ADMINISTRATORGemma has worked as an Administrator for over 20 years. She is a valuable support to the central office.
SupportPhoebe Chin
INTERNSupporting the organisation’s network development, marketing and administrative activities.
SupportBuhle Ndlovu
INTERNBuhle joined COLEMAN as an intern, where she supports global network development.