Saffery Trust Managing Director Nick Batiste has been named as one of eprivateclient’s 50 Most Influential for 2025.
The peer-nominated listing identifies leaders within the private client sector, taking account of their achievements over the prior year and potential for the year ahead.
Nick (pictured) has also been repeatedly named ‘top recommended’ in the Spear’s Tax and Trust Index, as well as leading the firm in its 2024 award success which included the STEP Private Client Awards, eprivateclient Excellence Awards and Wealthbriefing European Awards.
Since joining the firm in an entry-level position in 1992, Nick has demonstrated the firm’s core values of integrity, excellence, enthusiasm, and collegiality while progressing to the most senior position across the trust group. He has led Saffery Trust through several milestones, including the addition of its Dubai and Cayman offices and the firm’s 2023 global rebrand.
Nick commented: “It is an honour to be named one of the 50 Most Influential, a distinction which I view not just as a personal achievement, but as a testament to the entire Saffery Trust Group.
“I am privileged to work in partnership with an outstanding team of colleagues and intermediaries in delivering client service excellence. I look forward to the opportunities and success that 2025 will bring for our clients and team members alike.”