Robert Christensen will take on the role after serving as a non-executive director for the association from 2000 until 2008.
He has over 35 years of experience in trust and company management services within Jersey, and has been the managing director of Volaw Group since 1988.
Jersey Finance said Christensen is a long standing specialist in advising on trust, company and fund structures for corporate clients, and is frequently called upon for his knowledge and expertise with real estate structuring and Islamic finance transactions.
White steps down as chairman of Jersey Finance after holding the role since 2009, when he retired as an Ogier managing partner at the tail end of a legal career which spanned more than 20 years.
“Jonathan’s contribution has been immense,” said Jersey Finance chief executive Geoff Cook. “He has been a superb ambassador for the industry, both at home and abroad, during his tenure as chairman, and his wide ranging international contacts have been very beneficial as we have stepped up our international programme.”
Jersey Finance is a non-profit making organisation formed in 2001 to represent and promote Jersey as an international financial centre.
It is funded by members of the local finance industry and the States of Jersey government, and has offices in Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi as well as representation in London, Mumbai and Delhi.
In April, the association published a policy framework document identifying ways the government could support Jersey’s finance industry as well as outlinging policies to ensure its future.
