Crestbridge Family Office Services has appointed Ashley Hickman as Client Director.
In his role, Jersey-based Ashley (pictured) will take a lead on client service delivery, with a particular focus on the firm’s Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients across the UK, Ireland, the Middle East and Africa. He will also oversee the management of a broad range of trust and corporate structures holding a wide range of assets.
With more than 25 years’ experience in the finance industry supporting the specialist needs of multi-jurisdictional clients, Ashley joins Crestbridge having previously worked for more than two decades at a major global bank. In a number of senior level roles, he has built considerable expertise in the private client sector, providing specialist support in the management of various asset classes including discretionary and advisory managed portfolios, private equity investments, gold and commercial property.
He is a member of STEP and holds the STEP Diploma in International Trust Management.
Commenting on Ashley’s appointment, Crestbridge Managing Director, Steve Le Seelleur, said: “Ashley’s appointment underlines our aim to attract experienced, senior industry leaders to our team, as we continue to grow as a business and, importantly, retain our focus on delivering top tier service to Ultra High Net Worth families. I’m really pleased to welcome someone of Ashley’s calibre to the team and look forward to working with him as we continue to evolve and enhance our range of solutions for global families of wealth.”
Ashley added: “Crestbridge has earned a fantastic reputation, both as a firm that stands out for its service delivery and for its ‘people culture’ and commitment to nurturing a highly experienced, driven team. Those two factors are inextricably linked and align with my own passion for working with and supporting teams where the focus is absolutely on quality and excellence. I’m looking forward to joining with my colleagues to ensure we continue to deliver outstanding service to our high-end portfolio of global clients.”
