Tanya August-Phillips MLC has joined the Department for Enterprise as Political Member with responsibility for Finance Isle of Man.
First elected in March 2018, and re-elected in 2023, Tanya also serves as a Political Member for the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture.
The MLC’s parliamentary duties include Member of the Tynwald Public Accounts Committee, Chair of the Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Justice Committee, and Chair of Business and Functioning of the Council.
Finance IOM
The Enterprise Minister said that Tanya’s “expertise in public relations and marketing” will contribute to promote the island as a destination to live, work, visit and do business.
Tim Johnston MHK added: “Within the Finance Agency, there are several marketing campaigns and projects which aim to build on the island’s long-standing reputation as a centre of excellence for Finance and Professional Services, particularly in Sustainable Finance.
“Over the next 18 months, the sector is also transitioning through significant regulatory changes, and Tanya’s background in legislation will be crucial to supporting the Agency and industry in navigating these shifts.”
Effective Marketing
Speaking on her appointment, Tanya said: “I’m looking forward to working with Finance Isle of Man.
“The Island’s Financial and Professional Services sector is one of the largest sectors by contribution to the Island’s economy. Effective marketing plays a crucial role in enhancing our global reputation and promoting the Island to an international audience.
“It’s also important we ensure our regulatory space for this industry remains intuitive as we navigate our way into the future – keeping pace as a centre of excellence.”
Tanya August-Phillips MLC.
Tanya is also a Member of the Institute of Directors, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce, and is completing a Master’s in Legislative Drafting, Regulation and Policy at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies.
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