Saffery Trust has announced key promotions, including the advancement of two NextGen leaders, Simon Ricketts and Zac Hanley, to Associate Director positions in Guernsey.
In a statement on 2 January, it said the news marked the sixth promotion for Ricketts since joining Saffery Trust in an entry-level position 10 years ago. Formerly a senior leader in education in the UK, his aptitude for client service quickly saw him recognised as a rising star by the award-winning firm, and as a NextGen Leader in industry, it said.
Saffery Trust managing director, Nick Batiste, said Ricketts’ success was a testament to the firm’s ethos of putting the ‘right people in the right place’ regardless of demographic factors such as age.
“Our recruitment decisions are guided by both competency and shared values. At 34, Simon did not fit the typical demographic that we generally see applying for entry-level roles however he embodied our core values of integrity, excellence, enthusiasm, and collegiality, and we were confident he would be a valuable addition to the team.
“His achievements speak for themselves – from earning the highest mark in his sitting of the STEP Certificate in Guernsey to his meticulous handling of complex sanctions updates and his dedication to supporting clients and colleagues alike. Simon is a fantastic example of how talent and commitment can exceed expectations at any age,” said Nick.
Hanley’s promotion has seen him become the youngest associate director in the Guernsey office and follows a year of industry recognition after being named in both the UK and Crown Dependencies eprivateclient NextGen Leaders lists.
Other promotions for Saffery Trust Guernsey included Leishia Finigan to assistant manager in the Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency team and Lucy Wickins to client accounting senior administrator.
The firm’s Geneva office also announced the promotion of Alexia Laird to senior trust officer and Natalia Harmer to trust administrator.
Batiste said: “At Saffery Trust, we are committed to providing an environment where our people can build long and successful careers. These promotions are thoroughly well deserved, and Simon, Zac, Leishia, Lucy, Alexia, and Natalia have every reason to be proud of their outstanding accomplishments.”
