The accounting profession in the Caribbean is poised for a renewed era of collaboration and innovation with the election of the past president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ), Sixto Coy, as president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Caribbean (ICAC).
The announcement was made during the ICAC’s Annual General Meeting, held on June 19, 2025, in Miami, Florida.
Mr. Coy’s elevation to the region’s highest professional accounting office marks a proud moment for the ICAJ, where he previously served with distinction as president from 2019 to 2021.
A seasoned leader with decades of experience in both practice and public service, Mr. Coy now takes the helm of an organisation that connects over 4,000 professionals across the English-speaking Caribbean.
“I felt profoundly honoured to be trusted with the responsibility of this role and to represent the entire Caribbean region,” Mr. Coy shared, reflecting on the confidence placed in him by the ICAC Board. “This is a pivotal time for the profession, and I am ready to embrace this new chapter with enthusiasm and a clear vision.” He said.
ICAJ President Eric Scott praised Mr. Coy’s election as both a personal milestone and a moment of collective pride.
“The ICAJ is incredibly proud to see our esteemed past president, Mr. Sixto Coy, elected to lead the ICAC,” Scott said. “Sixto has always brought a deep commitment to service, innovation, and ethical leadership. We are confident he will continue to elevate the profession at the regional level, just as he has done in Jamaica.”
Mr. Coy’s extensive professional background underpins this confidence. He currently serves as managing partner at HLB Mair Russell Chartered Accountants. Over the years, he has held several leadership positions, including Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Kingston and Jamaica’s International Assembly Representative to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). These diverse roles, he says, have significantly shaped his understanding of both regional priorities and global trends, preparing him for this pivotal leadership.
As he begins his 2025–2027 term, Mr. Coy has outlined a focused agenda for the ICAC. Key priorities include strengthening relationships with the ICAJ and international bodies like ACCA and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC); promoting the strategic use of technology across the profession; and supporting regional efforts to adopt Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting Standards.
Beyond these strategic priorities, Mr. Coy also issued a broader call to action for the profession in his installation address.
“During this period of rapid change and crises that ripple across continents, the role of the professional accountant has become increasingly important. I encourage us all to continue to be stewards of trust,” he said. “In these unprecedented times, trust is not just a virtue; it’s a competitive advantage. We must embrace this responsibility with competence and courage. We must be steady hands when the tide changes. As accountants, when uncertainty increases, we must not look away… we must look deeper as we help to navigate the challenges.”
As the ICAC charts a course through complex and evolving global challenges, Mr. Coy’s presidency signals a grounded yet ambitious future for accountancy in the Caribbean,one built on integrity, adaptability, and vision. This shared vision sets the stage for even stronger collaboration between the ICAC and the ICAJ.
ICAJ President Eric Scott noted, “The ICAJ looks forward to continued strong collaboration with the ICAC under Mr. Coy’s visionary leadership. We are excited by the prospect of working hand-in-hand to further elevate the standards, embrace innovation, and champion the critical role of accounting professionals across the entire Caribbean region. His presidency truly marks a new chapter of shared progress and impact for the benefit of all.”
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