In her new role based in Jersey, Laura will work closely with Crestbridge’s award-winning multijurisdictional team to ensure that clients continue to receive a bespoke service and benefit from the firm’s suite of tailored fiduciary services.

Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex global environment, Laura will lead on a number of family office structures administered in Jersey for clients in the Americas, Canada and the UK, whilst also supporting business development efforts in the Americas, including working with Crestbridge Fiduciary, the firm’s US joint venture with Willow Street.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the private client trust industry, Laura has an impressive understanding of the international family office landscape and dealing with multi-jurisdictional fiduciary and corporate structures holding various assets including externally and client-managed private companies, various types of investment portfolios, residential and commercial property, development projects and aviation.

Prior to joining Crestbridge, Laura worked at an international bank where she was responsible for a team of Jersey-based Trust Relationship Managers who administered a variety of structures providing intergenerational planning for ultra-high net worth clients. Laura holds a Certificate of Offshore Administration, a CMI Certificate in Management and Leadership, is a full STEP member and formed part of a select group of industry individuals to be part of the first Jersey-based Build Back Better programme in Sustainable Finance.

Heather Tibbo, Group Head of Family Office Services at Crestbridge, said:

“There’s no doubt that the needs and ambitions of globally dynamic families are becoming increasingly sophisticated, whilst at the same time the environment they are operating in is becoming more complex and challenging. The demand for outsourced, specialist, quality support is rising like never before, and with that in mind I am delighted to welcome Laura to our team, as we continue to provide the premium, institutional-grade service families need.

“Her considerable experience in leading specialist teams and delivering the kind of multijurisdictional solutions families and family offices are looking for will add considerable value to our existing proposition and help cement our reputation as a leader in the family office services landscape.”

In her new role based in Jersey, Laura will work closely with Crestbridge’s award-winning multijurisdictional team to ensure that clients continue to receive a bespoke service and benefit from the firm’s suite of tailored fiduciary services.

Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex global environment, Laura will lead on a number of family office structures administered in Jersey for clients in the Americas, Canada and the UK, whilst also supporting business development efforts in the Americas, including working with Crestbridge Fiduciary, the firm’s US joint venture with Willow Street.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the private client trust industry, Laura has an impressive understanding of the international family office landscape and dealing with multi-jurisdictional fiduciary and corporate structures holding various assets including externally and client-managed private companies, various types of investment portfolios, residential and commercial property, development projects and aviation.

Prior to joining Crestbridge, Laura worked at an international bank where she was responsible for a team of Jersey-based Trust Relationship Managers who administered a variety of structures providing intergenerational planning for ultra-high net worth clients. Laura holds a Certificate of Offshore Administration, a CMI Certificate in Management and Leadership, is a full STEP member and formed part of a select group of industry individuals to be part of the first Jersey-based Build Back Better programme in Sustainable Finance.

Heather Tibbo, Group Head of Family Office Services at Crestbridge, said:

“There’s no doubt that the needs and ambitions of globally dynamic families are becoming increasingly sophisticated, whilst at the same time the environment they are operating in is becoming more complex and challenging. The demand for outsourced, specialist, quality support is rising like never before, and with that in mind I am delighted to welcome Laura to our team, as we continue to provide the premium, institutional-grade service families need.

“Her considerable experience in leading specialist teams and delivering the kind of multijurisdictional solutions families and family offices are looking for will add considerable value to our existing proposition and help cement our reputation as a leader in the family office services landscape.”

The team has been named a finalist in both the ‘Multi-Family Office Team of the Year’ and the ‘Large Trust Company of the Year’ categories.

Perceived to be the hallmark of quality within the global private client industry, the Awards recognise excellence amongst lawyers, accountants, barristers, bankers, trust managers and financial advisers.

Winners are selected following a rigorous assessment process involving judges and a panel of independent experts from across the wealth management arena and will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on 14 September in London.

The shortlistings are the latest in a string of successes for the Crestbridge Family Office Services team this year, with Co-Group Head of Family Office Services Heather Tibbo being included in ePrivateClient’s 50 Most Influential list, Director Danielle Cottignies winning a Gold at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards and the award for ‘Rising Star Under 40’ at this year’s Wealthbriefing European Awards, and Manager Daniel Cavey once again being included in ePrivateClient’s Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35 list.

A member of the Crestbridge executive team, Heather also manages the US joint venture, Crestbridge Fiduciary LLC.  One of the most awarded executives in Jersey’s financial sector, Heather is a consistent feature on ePrivateclient’s Top 50 Most Influential list and in 2021 topped the Women in Wealth Management category in the WealthBriefing European Awards.

The panel comprised of a range of individuals from the trust, family office services, private client, legal, banking and accountancy industry.

The panel discussed key issues for entrepreneur clients including challenges and trends that have emerged over the last 18 months. Notably, there was consensus across the panel that, despite initial forecasts, entrepreneurs had been exceptionally active with every indication that this momentum was likely to continue.

Highlights from panel’s engaging discussion are set out in the Entrepreneurs’ Boardroom article in the latest issue of the Private Client Dining Club’s Digital Magazine here.

Crestbridge Family Office Services has made a number of promotions across its team as part of the firm’s Group-wide 2022 New Year promotions and its continuing commitment to quality and service.

The latest round of promotions sees Karen Morris becoming an Associate Director within the Family Office Services team with Elliot Carlow, Daniel Cavey, Andrea Sturges and Charlotte Williamson all being promoted to Manager.

In total, 39 individuals were promoted across the Group. All were recognised for their achievements, expertise and contribution to the business.

Crestbridge has a strong track record of recognising talent through internal promotions and is committed to supporting its people through structured professional development and enabling career mobility through secondment opportunities and flexible working arrangements. It also has a focus on staff wellbeing, reflected through an integrated mentoring system, access to a bespoke wellbeing app and significant recent investment in its Jersey office to meet the needs of the modern working environment.

Congratulating those promoted, Heather Tibbo, Group Head of Crestbridge Family Office Services, said:

“The family office landscape has continued to evolve over the past twelve months but our team has continued to deliver outstanding service to clients in an increasingly complex environment and we have seen growth across the business as a result. Our success is down to the drive and expertise of our team and I’m delighted that those promoted have been recognised for their contribution to the business and their dedication to their own professional development.”