New CEO for Crestbridge

Thursday 03 December 2020

Crestbridge has appointed a new CEO, subject to regulatory consent.

Dean Hodcroft, Chief Financial Officer and a founding partner of Cale Street Partners LLP and formerly Head of Real Estate at Ernst & Young in London, will move to Jersey from London to join Crestbridge in April 2021 and will succeed Graeme McArthur as the Group's Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 July 2021.

Crestbridge Chairman, John Harris, said: "Graeme has made a remarkable contribution to the success of the Crestbridge Group providing the vision and long-term client focus that will support our future continued growth. The robust platform established under his leadership places Crestbridge in a strong position to achieve our ambitions for future success. We are delighted to appoint Dean as Graeme’s successor and look forward to the new perspective that his skills and experience will bring to us.”

Outgoing CEO Mr McArthur commented: "It has been a pleasure to lead and be part of the growth of Crestbridge over the past 10 years, in that time I have had the privilege to work with so many talented people here. Crestbridge has a truly a unique culture and one that I am proud to have developed and been a part of. Dean has a strong background in real estate and funds that is in tune with our heritage, and I know that the business will go from strength to strength under his guidance."

Mr Hodcroft added: "I am excited to be joining Crestbridge and focusing on the future growth and wider strategic plans over the coming years.”