Our people
MGI Worldwide has been strengthened and structured to provide dynamic, transparent leadership for our member firms.
International Committee (MGI Worldwide's supervisory board)
Elected by members from each region, the International Committee's (IC) role is to supervise the management team, to take strategic decisions and to represent the interests of members worldwide. Three members of the IC are elected to form the Executive Committee (EC).
*Members of the Executive Committee
Global Management
Comprises a CEO working in close cooperation with the Global Team. Her job is to lead and manage the organisation, subject to the supervision of the EC and IC. They and the IC are advised and supported by the Company Secretary.
Maxine Brock
Maxine leads the organisation for the members, guided and directed by the Executive Committee and the International Committee.
Emma Rowley
Manages the membership process and leads the Membership Enhancement Programme for all members.
Nicki Lynn
Manages and delivers those activities that add value to members’ businesses and enhances the value members derive from membership.
Ana Travassos
Provides direct marketing support to the CMO, and also provides media support to all in the global management team.
Jonathan Farrow
Partner of our founding firm, MGI Midgley Snelling, and Company Secretary responsible for MGI finances and accounting. He sits on all MGI Worldwide IC and EC meetings.
Regional Coordinators
Each region has a permanent Executive, reporting to the regional management, leading and managing the area on a day-to-day basis.
Technical Committee
The Technical Committee (TC) comprises three members chosen by the IC from non-IC Members.
The TC's role is to advise the IC and CEO on technical aspects of the quality review and audit independence systems of the network, to propose the regulatory framework for those systems, to appoint and guide quality reviewers and to assess member firms on their quality assurance performance.
Shadow International Committee
The Shadow International Committee (Shadow IC) is an innovative addition to the organisation, aimed at incorporating the perspectives of the next generation of talent into the decision-making process. There are two key benefits; helping prepare MGI Worldwide for tomorrow; and helping shape it for our successors.
Kerryn Haughton (O’Hare)
My name is Kerryn Haughton (O’Hare). I am a proudly South African audit manager with a love for people and teamwork. I am a sports fanatic! I play hockey and enjoy running, more recently challenging myself with some of Cape Town’s mountain trails. I am a fur mom to Coco and recently got married to my now husband Jon. We live in Cape Town and am very privileged to be close to the beautiful Wine Routes which I thoroughly enjoy visiting. Family is very important to me, I am very blessed to spend a lot of time with both my siblings, our bonds have taught us to stay humble, competitive and always supportive. I enjoy working with the young trainees and have a passion for teaching, training and mentoring. My favourite quote that drives me every day is "Crave the result so intensely that the work is irrelevant”.
Jarrid Privitera
My name is Jarrid Privitera. I am a Manager with Hoberman & Lesser CPAs, LLP based in New York. I joined Hoberman & Lesser in 2020, and previously worked in the accounting department at BNY Mellon. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Accounting, and became a Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) in early 2023. I earned my Bachelor’s degree at the University of Vermont, where I also was a part of the Division 1 Men’s Ice Hockey team. Hoberman & Lesser serves a wide variety of clients, and as part of the Audit Team, we have performed audit and attestation services for public and nonpublic companies, non-profits, employee benefit plans, broker-dealers, and several other business sectors.
Jake Duignan
My name is Jake Duignan. I am a Partner in the Outsourced Accounting division of Accru Felsers Sydney (proud member of MGI Worldwide). I joined Accru in February 2013 and have a Bachelor of Commerce – Professional Accounting from Macquarie University and am a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand. I have a strong background in local and international taxation however my current focus is on commercial real estate & international inbound businesses from Europe. I was born and raised in Sydney and after a brief stint as a Pizza Chef in my younger years, have worked my entire accounting career at Accru. My team at Accru is focused on bringing tech-driving accounting solutions to create efficiency in all areas of business.
Anna Ebner
My name is Anna Ebner. After more than 4 years gaining experiences in the International Tax department at one of the big 4 firms, I decided that I wanted to work as a generalist in Tax and joined Pape & Co. in 2018. Now I‘m a Senior Manager and advise clients on very different tax and accounting matters as well as restructuring and financing issues within an international background. I live with my husband on the countryside in the very southeast of Germany and enjoy the closeness to the Alps.
Andrés Osorio
I am Andrés Osorio, a 30-year-old Mexican Public Accountant. I am part of MGI Bargallo Cardoso y Asociados S.C. team, a distinguished firm in Mexico City with a rich 60-year history. Within MGI Bargallo Cardoso, I hold the position of Director of the International Division and oversee Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operations. This role has given me the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging projects and gain valuable insights into the complexities of the global business landscape. I am truly honored and excited to join this committee and represent the Latin American region. I look forward to contributing to our shared success. Thank you for the privilege of being a part of this exciting journey.
Hazem Al Khatib
I'm Hazem Al-khatib. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Hashemite University and working as an External Auditor at the Scientific Office for Auditing, Accounting, and Consulting (SOAAC), an MGI Worldwide member, I have over three years of experience. Beyond work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, as well as playing football and badminton. My motivation stems from the constant pursuit of new knowledge, skills, and personal growth in both my personal and professional life.
Sophie Woodburn
My name is Sophie Woodburn and I am a Manager with F. W. Smith, Riches & Co based in London. Having graduated from Loughborough University with a degree in Economics with Politics, I joined F. W. Smith, Riches & Co. in 2017, completed my ACA qualification, and was promoted to Assistant Manager, then Manager. As a Manager with F. W. Smith, Riches & Co., I predominantly provide audit and accountancy services to a range of clients. I am experienced in the audit and the preparation of financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS across a range of sectors as well as acting for companies regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 