London Stock Exchange-listed private wealth, fund and corporate service provider JTC has announced a senior appointment at the Group’s Head Office in Jersey.
Dean Blackburn joins JTC as Group Director to the CEO Office and, in his new role, will focus on the implementation of key operational, growth and change management priorities as well as being instrumental in supporting the commercial strategy for the Group.
Dean has over 30 years’ global experience, with an extensive career in financial services and wealth management, working within key jurisdictions including the UK, Channel Islands, Asia, South Africa and the UAE. He comes to JTC from his previous role with HSBC, where he led the growth of its Channel Islands and Isle of Man retail and wealth management business – as well as HSBC’s global HNW expatriate wealth management business, HSBC Expat. In his last role, Dean was responsible for the overall business strategic direction, financial and sales growth, change implementation and HNW client service delivery to HSBC’s global HNW expatriate and local clients.
Dean is an Ordinary Member of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (MHKSI), a member of the London Institute for Banking and Finance (MLIBF) and is currently completing his studies with the International Compliance Association for the International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance (Int. Dip GRC).
Commenting on his appointment, Dean said: “I am delighted to be joining JTC at such an exciting time in its long and established history. I look forward to working with Nigel and the wider team to support the Group with its international growth and continued focus on both its people and client service excellence.”
In welcoming Dean to JTC, Nigel Le Quesne, CEO, said:
“Dean will be a key asset to our Head Office as the Group continues to align and develop plans for future growth across all business lines. As a key strategic hire, we are confident that his experience, expertise and leadership qualities will add to our international reputation and help differentiate JTC in the global markets in which we operate.”
