Following the announcement of an agreement to acquire Deutsche Bank’s banking and custody business in Jersey, Butterfield has strengthened its team with three new appointments.
Helen Shoreson has been appointed as Vice President, Human Resources, Chris Carter has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Giorgina Lister has been appointed Marketing Manager.
Ms Shoreson has more than 20 years’ HR experience working within a large, global bank. She previously worked at Deutsche Bank as Head of HR, Channel Islands and joins Butterfield as part of the planned acquisition. In her new role, she will have overall responsibility for HR in various Butterfield jurisdictions, including Jersey, Guernsey, Switzerland, London and Mauritius.
Mr Carter, who is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, previously worked at Deutsche Bank for 12 years. In his new role, he will be responsible for the Jersey finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting to the Group and its regulators. He will also form part of the local senior management team.
Mrs Lister, who has more than 10 years’ experience in marketing within financial services, will be responsible for raising awareness of the Butterfield brand in Jersey through sponsorships and event opportunities that are in line with the Bank’s business objectives.
Noel McLaughlin, Chief Operating Officer at Butterfield Bank (Jersey) Limited, said: “We are delighted to welcome Helen, Chris and Giorgina to their new roles. Their expertise will be invaluable as we continue to enhance the services we offer clients, develop the business and raise Butterfield’s profile in Jersey.
“Helen and Chris are excellent additions to the senior team and well equipped with their level of experience to drive forward Butterfield’s business strategy in Jersey. I am also delighted to welcome Giorgina to Butterfield at such a pivotal time in our Jersey growth. She will be instrumental in raising Butterfield’s presence in the island.”
