Trio hired at Hawksford

Wednesday 26 October 2022

Hawksford has made three new recruits in its Private Client Services team.

Jennie Ekedahl has joined as Managing Director of Private Client Services, while Tony Simao joins as Director and Lesley O’Neill as Associate Director.

Ms Ekedahl has nearly three decades' experience in the corporate, private client and funds sector, having spent several years working as Managing Director of Citco Jersey Limited.

Mr Simao, who is STEP-qualified and has more than 20 years' experience, will oversee team of eight, managing a diverse range of assets for high net worth and ultra-high net worth (clients globally.

Ms O'Neill, who has nearly 20 years' experience in private client and family office services, will be assisting with the management of a team of administrators working on a diverse portfolio of clients.

Darren Kelland, Global Head of Private Client Services, commented: "I am delighted to welcome Jennie, Tony and Lesley to Hawksford. We have already benefited from the experience and energy they bring and I look forward to working with each of them."