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Gecko Corporate Services have an experienced and professional team that work tirelessly to provide you with the best services for your Company.
We pride ourselves on the family orientated services that we provide, building upon the understanding and relationship with our clients, to better service your needs. Each member of our team has an in-depth expertise and attends continual professional development training so that the services we offer are up to date.
Adrian founded Gecko over ten years ago with a commitment to service levels and an understanding for clients’ particular needs. The company has since grown into the established and diverse company that caters for a variety of clients.
Adrian is a qualified Chartered Secretary (ICSA) and attained a number of STEP qualifications and in his downtime he enjoys film-making and travel.
Having joined Gecko in 2013, Mark has wide experience in the finance sector at board level, both in the Isle of Man and his native South Africa. After an extended period of military service, he completed his training at a Big 6 accounting firm in Cape Town and, after various management positions in South Africa, emigrated to the Isle of Man in 1999.
During a sabbatical from the finance industry, Mark owned a design and joinery business, and his hobbies include cabinet-making, metalwork, engineering, creative writing and art projects. Mark enjoys sea-swimming, coastal and ocean sailing.
Melanie joined Gecko Corporate Services in April 2016, initially as an Administrator, following an eight-year career break. She progressed to Deputy Compliance Officer in January 2018 and, in June 2025, was appointed Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), alongside undertaking the ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering.
Melanie brings extensive experience from the stockbroking, banking, and fund management sectors. Her strong organisational skills, methodical approach, and attention to detail have underpinned her progression into senior compliance leadership and continue to support Gecko’s robust compliance framework.
Outside of work, Melanie is an active supporter of charitable causes. She is a keen mountain biker and organises an annual ladies’ mountain biking fundraising event for cancer charities, as well as participating in international charity cycling challenges. She is also a committee member of both the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group and Mannin Cancer Support Group, supporting fundraising initiatives for the Breast Cancer Unit at Noble’s Hospital and the Mannin Cancer Help Centre.
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Samantha has over 20 years’ experience in the finance sector. After immigrating to the Isle of Man from her native South Africa in 2019, she gained experience as a bookkeeper at a local distribution company and joined Gecko at the end of 2021 as the company’s client accountant.
Samantha is responsible for the accounting and tax of Gecko’s client entities. She has a degree in Financial Accounting and has gained her experience working in a variety of roles, both within the financial sector and commerce, at all levels including bookkeeping, auditing and at financial manager level.
Samantha enjoys walking and discovering the Island’s hidden natural gems with her husband and two children. When not out walking, she enjoys quiet time spent with her family and watching sports.
With over 15 years of experience in the Isle of Man finance sector, Myles brings a wealth of expertise across Business Change & Development, Compliance, and Client Services. As a Senior Company Administrator, he is passionate about enhancing the customer experience and building strong, lasting relationships. Outside of work, Myles enjoys hiking, watching sport, and supporting local charities.
Carie van Eeden is a marketing consultant with over 15 years of experience in marketing strategy, project management, and brand development. She has led initiatives ranging from developing marketing strategies to overseeing the construction and logistical setup of five office spaces at Eeden Project Management, where she implemented brand procedures while managing budgets and administration.
Most recently, Carie was appointed as a Company Administrator at Gecko Corporate Services Limited. In this role, she supports client needs, coordinates corporate governance tasks, and assists with service delivery, broadening her expertise to include corporate administration alongside marketing and project management.