Tax advisory firm Ernst & Young named Michael Ching managing partner in the Honolulu office. Ching will be responsible for growing the practice, managing resources and overseeing client service in the Hawaii market. He succeeds Jeff Bartlett, who is retiring after 35 years with the firm.
“Mike’s extensive experience advising clients on a variety of issues and in various industries will allow EY to continue to offer companies in Hawaii sound counsel and leadership,” said Mark Jain, partner and West Region Financial Services Market leader. “The success of our Honolulu office is due to the dedication and commitment of its people – and we thank Jeff Bartlett for his decades of commitment to our firm and clients. This steadfast focus on building a lasting legacy will continue to thrive as Mike steps into his new role.”
Ching most recently served as the CFO at First Hawaiian Bank, where he oversaw all finance and treasury functions. Prior to that, he led the Hawaii practice at Ernst & Young for 22 years, with a focus on delivery of assurance, advisory and tax services. Ching’s career has also included extensive SEC and non-SEC client experience, serving banking and capital markets clients and other non-financial services firms.
“I am excited to return to the EY family and lead the Honolulu office and its group of talented professionals,” said Ching. “EY prides itself on its integrity and places great stock on providing superior client service. This focus is further enhanced in our Honolulu office by the team’s deep community roots, thus fueling our focus on quality and excellence.”
