Bank Aston has announced that Will Davey has joined the business as Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 30 years of international banking expertise from Switzerland and Guernsey.
In June this year, Bank Aston was granted Guernsey’s first banking licence for almost thirty years by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) and since then the Bank has continued to build out its senior team and offering ahead of taking on customers in 2026.
Will (pictured) becomes the third major appointment at the Bank in the last two months, having recently announced its first two Non-Executive Directors, Claire Whittet and Roy McGregor, highlighting a focus on good governance and offshore banking know-how.
Will started with Bank Aston in mid-September, joining the company after eleven years in Zurich, Switzerland with Credit Suisse. He was most recently Managing Director and Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Credit Suisse AG Parent Bank, overseeing the transition of key Finance processes to UBS whilst ensuring continued capability and governance. Before the merger Will was Group Head of Liquidity Management since relocating to Zurich in 2014.
Before moving to Switzerland, Will spent more than two decades in Guernsey with Credit Suisse.
Will said: “I’m excited to have joined Bank Aston – a true source of pride here on the island – and the team led by Paul Gorman (CEO) and the Co-Founders James Bennett and Jay Goss.
“The Bank has a clear and specific mission: to improve banking for offshore customers with a service that is faster, better, simpler and tailored to their needs. The current offshore banking landscape is tired and stale – I know it and clients know it, too.
“To be able to lead Bank Aston in shaking things up is a challenge I’m looking forward to.”
Paul Gorman, Bank Aston’s CEO, commented: “We are extremely pleased to have been able to attract someone of Will’s calibre to Bank Aston as our CFO. He has tremendous experience through his many senior roles at one of the world’s largest banks, as well as an appetite for good governance and a desire to build something that will truly make offshore banking better.
“His regulatory understanding is second to none – he is extremely adaptable and knows how to work together with regulators. He held a GFSC-approved position during his time in Guernsey and managed engagement with the Swiss regulator when he was in Zurich.
“Family offices, investment funds and trustees need a better banking process, and Will will be a central part of that.”
Kevin Brown, Chairman of Bank Aston, added: “Will is a perfect appointment for us as we diligently build out our senior team that has skill and experience.
“His record speaks for itself, but what stands out to us at Bank Aston is his understanding of the widespread issues that private clients and high-wealth operators are facing with their banking services. A CFO with that knowledge will be invaluable to us.”
