Highvern has appointed Kerrie Le Tissier as Country Head and Francoise Bougourd as Head of Private Wealth in its Guernsey office.
Kerrie 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 the Private Wealth business.
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.”
Martin Hall, Chief Executive of Highvern, 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.”
Pictured: Left to right – Kerrie Le Tissier, Francoise Bougourd and Jenni Hartley
