Ex-Government director appointed Jersey Finance CEO

Tuesday 12 February 2019

Jersey Finance has appointed the Government's former Director of Financial Services as its new CEO.

Joe Moynihan will start in his new position on 18 February, taking the reins from Geoff Cook, who is leaving after 12 years in the role.

Mr Moynihan is described as "an experienced financial services professional", with a career spanning both the private and public sectors.

Pictured: Mr Moynihan is taking over the role from Geoff Cook, who is leaving after more than a decade.

After an executive career with AIB, he spent just under four years with the Government of Jersey as Director of Financial Services. More recently, Mr Moynihan was the Chief Executive of RAK International Corporate Centre in the UAE and acted as a consultant both in Jersey and overseas. 

Commenting on his appointment, he said: “The team at Jersey Finance has done an excellent job in establishing Jersey as one of the world’s leading international finance centres and I’m excited to have the opportunity to help lead the industry at this pivotal time for international financial services.

"I am very much looking forward to picking up the baton and working with all stakeholders to continue to help bring clarity to the positive role our industry plays both locally and in key markets around the world.”

Pictured: Gunther Thumann, Chairman, Jersey Finance.

Gunther Thumann, Chairman, Jersey Finance, added: “Joe has considerable experience in financial services gained both here in Jersey and in markets around the world, and benefits from having had both an industry and government perspective, giving him an excellent understanding of our stakeholders and the environment Jersey’s finance industry exists in.

“In his various roles, Joe has always been a keen supporter of Jersey Finance and there’s no doubt that his strong connections in Jersey and overseas, together with his strategic insight into international financial services, will be vital as we look to continue to provide innovative solutions and certainty to investors. Joe will undoubtedly add to the existing strengths of our executive team while his appointment gives us and the industry we serve some welcome continuity.”

Meanwhile, Mr Cook will soon be joining Mourant as a consultant.