Leading trust, fund and corporate services provider, First Names Group has appointed Tom Hardman as Associate Director. Tom has joined the Jersey office, increasing the local senior management team as the international Group continues to grow.
Leading trust, fund and corporate services provider, First Names Group has appointed Tom Hardman as Associate Director. Tom has joined the Jersey office, increasing the local senior management team as the international Group continues to grow.
Tom is both STEP qualified and on the STEP Jersey Committee and was recently cited as a ‘future leader’ by Citywealth magazine. He will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and intermediaries in addition to supporting the Group’s organic growth objectives. He previously worked for a leading investment consulting practice and in the trust department of a global bank before moving to First Names Group. Tom holds an MA in History from the University of Edinburgh, is a qualified UK solicitor and trained and worked in London for a number of years before moving to Jersey with his wife in 2008.
First Names Group now has over 460 ‘First Names’ operating in eight strategic locations and is one of the world's largest independent trust, fund and corporate services providers.
Speaking about his new appointment Tom said;
“It is a really exciting time for First Names Group and I am delighted I have the opportunity to be part of such an innovative organisation. I am looking forward to developing new client relationships and contributing to increasing awareness of the business and Group services.
Mark Pesco Managing Director of First Names (Jersey) Limited commented;
“I am really pleased Tom has come on board as an Associate Director. His background makes him the ideal person to add to our Jersey team and I am sure he will be a great asset to us as we continue to grow and expand our service offering.”
Tom lives in St Lawrence with his family.