Saffery Trust (Suisse) trust manager Katherine Edwards has been named rising star (non-legal) at the prestigious STEP Private Client Awards 2026.
The judges emphasised Katherine’s combination of technical expertise, leadership and outstanding client service. “Trusted with complex projects, she has also helped develop colleagues. Her commitment to professional development and the wider community makes her a deserving winner,” the judges said.
With more than five years at Saffery Trust’s Geneva office, Katherine (pictured) oversees a team responsible for administering complex structures for high-net-worth private clients. She has personal expertise in cross-border and property-based investments and is a key member of Saffery Trust’s corporate responsibility team.
Katherine said, “The award is a real personal honour. But it was only possible because the team is so committed to the families and individuals who trust us to look after their interests. That means asking the right questions, understanding the full picture, and bringing in the right specialists.”
Paul Tucknott, managing director of Saffery’s Swiss offices, said, “Katherine fully deserves this recognition for her outstanding dedication to her clients, supporting and developing her team, and her commitment to advancing industry issues such as sustainability and responsible stewardship. This award reflects the faith and confidence clients place in her, and her determination to deliver quality to everyone she engages with.”
