Highvern, a global provider of private wealth, corporate, and fund administration services, has appointed Kerrie Le Tissier as country head and Francoise Bougourd as head of private wealth in its Guernsey office.
This strategic move highlights the company’s commitment to strengthening its presence and expanding its business on the island, further solidifying its position as one of the leaders in the offshore financial services industry.
Le Tissier leverages her extensive industry experience, technical expertise, and client-centric approach to establish and manage robust structures tailored to each client’s unique needs. Her contributions were recognised in 2023 and 2024 Citywealth Powerwomen Awards, celebrating women in the wealth sector.
As a Guernsey Advocate and chair of the Guernsey Association of Trustees, Kerrie regularly contributes to industry consultations on legislative and regulatory changes affecting Guernsey’s fiduciary sector. In her new role, she will be responsible for providing leadership representing the business within Guernsey while leveraging her industry profile and expertise alongside her client management and business development responsibilities within Private Wealth business, contributing to the regional success.
She said, “I have worked side by side with Francoise for the last two years growing our Private Wealth offering and look forward to this evolution in our roles as we continue to now expand a wider business on the island.”
With a career spanning 35 years in the financial services industry and 2 at Highvern, Francoise Bougourd steps into the role of Head of Private Wealth – Guernsey. She has a history of working with top blue-chip industry leaders and ultra-high-net-worth families in private wealth structuring. Known for her strong business development skills, Francoise will continue to lead the private wealth team in providing exemplary client service. She also supports the Swiss office based in Zug, sitting on their regulated board and managing key Swiss relationships. She said, “I am excited about the expansion of my role and continuing to deliver the highest standard of service to our clients, both in Guernsey and Switzerland.”
Entering the Guernsey market in early 2022, the firm has steadily built its reputation in private wealth, known for its integrity, discretion, and responsibility. Earlier this year, the company launched its Fund Administration Services in Guernsey, bringing in Jenni Hartley as Head of Funds – Guernsey, who brings over 20 years of expertise across funds, fiduciary, and regulatory markets.
Martin Hall, chief executive added, “The appointments of Kerrie and Francoise mark a significant milestone in our growth strategy. Their combined expertise and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our services and strengthen our presence in Guernsey, with Kerrie, Francoise, and Jenni at the helm.”
These appointments come on the heels of mid-year promotions and expanding roles group-wide, reflecting the growth the company has experienced in the past two years since establishing operations on the island. HIGHVERN’s team now comprises over 160 employees across six jurisdictions.
Highvern is a fiduciary, corporate and fund administration services provider headquartered in Jersey, with presence in Guernsey, Cayman Islands, Ireland, Switzerland, and the UK. It was established in 2016 following a management buyout from one of the UK’s leading international private banks.
It now employs over 160 staff across its jurisdictional offices, through its core services of Private Wealth, Corporate and Funds Services.
