Bedell Trust makes organisational changes to benefit clients
In response to the growth of the business and in order to provide the best possible service to clients, Bedell Trust has made some organisational changes. A key development is the appointment of four new managing directors – each to run one of the company’s business lines.
Each will have operational, financial and HR management responsibility for their area of expertise. They are:
International Finance (including SPVs) – Shane Hollywood
Employee Benefits – Grant Barbour
Private Wealth Management – Paul Butel
Fund Administration (including private equity) – Mike Robinson
“These appointments mean each business line can focus on developing strategically according to its marketplace and selecting the jurisdictions most appropriate for clients’ needs”, says Bedell Trust Chief Executive Officer Nick Cawley. “However, to maintain the most effective communication and continue to share expertise for the benefit of our clients, some team members will span more than one business line.”
Key private wealth management appointments
Bedell Trust has appointed a new director for the Private Wealth Management team, Helen Hendy. Vastly experienced in advising high net worth individuals, Helen has been working in private wealth management for more than 20 years.
Janette Gabrielsson has been appointed an associate director. She brings over 15 years’ experience in the formation and management of offshore trusts, companies and other entities. She is also a specialist in marine services and will provide yacht management services to Bedell Trust clients.
Internal promotions and developments
Responding to clients’ growing needs, the company has also promoted three to Trust director level: Paul Anderson (Employee Benefits), Jean Walsh (International Finance) and Trevor Dorman (Client Reporting). Nick Cushion has become an associate director (Private Wealth).
To further enhance service delivery to the expanding client base, Bedell Trust will be installing a new top-range administrative IT system, as well as a separate system dedicated to the Fund Administration business line.
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About the new managing directors
Shane Hollywood (International Finance) is one of only two Jersey lawyers recognised as a leading practitioner in The International Who’s Who of Capital Markets Lawyers 2010 and cited as “excellent at spotting problems and providing solutions very quickly.”
Grant Barbour (Employee Benefits) is acknowledged as “a very strong employee benefits lawyer” by Chambers Research 2011 and is named as a Leading Lawyer in the 2011 Citywealth Leaders List.
Paul Butel (Private Wealth Management) has over 15 years’ experience in trust and company administration for private and corporate clients – including international sports personalities and high profile entertainers. He is acknowledged as a Leading Trustee in the 2011 Citywealth Leaders List.
Mike Robinson (Fund Administration) is a chartered accountant and has been a director of Bedell Trust Jersey since 2008. He is highly experienced in the administration of fund vehicles and has recently been focusing on Bedell Trust Jersey's compliance with new fund legislation.
- 25 February 2011