Stonehage Fleming has appointed Bev Stewart as head of family office, Jersey. Having spent over two decades within investment banking and private wealth, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to support clients and the firm.
In addition to her new role, Stewart (pictured) will continue to act as a trusted adviser to wealthy international families and in her role will assist with their day-to-day challenges regarding succession, governance and complex wealth requirements. She joined the Stonehage Fleming Group in 2021 and is based in Jersey reporting to Greg Harris, head of family office British Islands. The appointment is effective from 1 April 2025.
Stewart succeeds Richard Stride, who will now serve as a trustee and key adviser to several of Stonehage Fleming’s high-net-worth international families.
Before joining the group, she served as a director in the investment banking division of the Johannesburg-headquartered banking group, Absa.
Additionally, to further bolster the Family Office team, Andrea Sturges has recently joined as an associate director. Andrea has 20 years’ experience in the fiduciary industry with a focus on the Middle East, further consolidating the team’s expertise in this growing region for the Group.
Ian Crosby, chairman of Stonehage Fleming Jersey, said: “We look forward to Bev’s continued work in her new role as Head of Family Office Jersey, and thank Richard for his years of dedication and commitment. Both are extremely valued members of Stonehage Fleming’s Jersey office.
“It is also a pleasure to welcome Andrea to Stonehage Fleming. Her experience will be invaluable to our existing talented and dedicated team.”
Stewart said: “I am thrilled to be leading such a fantastic team and warmly welcome Andrea. At Stonehage Fleming we pride ourselves on the wide range of services we able to provide for some of the world’s leading families and wealth creators, and I look forward to continuing Richard’s good work and offering top-tier family office and fiduciary services to our clients.”
