Grant Thornton Congratulates Andrea Harris, New INSOL President
Grant Thornton Channel Islands is delighted to announce, Andrea Harris, Recovery & Reorganisation Partner and Head of Advisory, will become President of INSOL International, effective 1 July 2026.
Andrea’s appointment to President marks several significant milestones:
- First President from Grant Thornton
- Second female President in INSOL’s history
- First President from the Channel Islands
Commenting on the appointment Andrea said:
“It is a great honour to be appointed to this role. INSOL’s contribution to the global ecosystem of insolvency and restructuring is second to none, and I am looking forward to working alongside INSOL’s staff and volunteers to lead the organisation over the next two years.”
Commenting on behalf of the Recovery & Reorganisation department at Grant Thornton, Partner and Head of Recovery & Reorganisation, Ben Rhodes said:
“Andrea’s appointment as President of INSOL International is a tremendous achievement and a proud moment for Grant Thornton. Her leadership, technical expertise and longstanding contribution to the insolvency and restructuring profession have earned her respect across the industry. We are delighted to see Andrea take on this prestigious global role and wish her every success as she leads INSOL over the next two years.”
INSOL International
INSOL International is a global federation representing more than 13,000 insolvency and restructuring professionals across 47 member associations. The organisation plays a crucial role in driving the evolution of insolvency frameworks, sharing best practices, and supporting professional development worldwide.
Career
As Head of Advisory, Andrea has guided clients through complex insolvency, restructuring and recovery scenarios. Her credentials include that she is a Fellow of INSOL International, a Chartered Accountant, and a Certified Fraud Examiner, and she has been involved extensively in various committees across the industry. Her career spans various appointments across multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Bermuda, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman, and the Channel Islands. Andrea was a Founding Co-Chair of the Channel Islands network of the International Women in Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation and is a member of both the ARIES Legal and Regulatory Committee and the Guernsey Insolvency Rules Committee.
What’s Next
As President, Andrea will support INSOL International in strengthening its mission across the globe and in its mission of being Collaborative, Cross Border and Connected.
Andrea shared her vision for INSOL’s future:
“The depth and breadth of INSOL’s contribution to the insolvency and restructuring world reaches all aspects of our industry including private practice, practitioners, legal advisors, government, judiciary, regulators and financiers. By providing a platform for all stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions about issues facing our industry, in both established and emerging markets, INSOL’s network plays a pivotal role in shaping forward thinking, effective solutions to cross boarder challenges."
Join us in congratulating Andrea as she embarks on this exciting new chapter.