Guernsey-based fiduciary and fund administration business, HFL has announces senior leadership appointments that it says reflect the firm’s continued growth and the expanding opportunities created through its deeper integration with Opera.
Marina Mauger has been promoted to Deputy Managing Director and Megan Thomas to Executive Director.
These appointments strengthen the alignment between HFL’s long-term strategy and Opera’s ambition to build the next generation of fiduciary, corporate and fund administration businesses.
Ms Mauger’s appointment recognises her exceptional contribution to HFL’s success and her leadership across its teams and clients. She brings a wealth of industry experience and plays a central role in the operations of HFL’s private client, compliance and business support teams.
Ms Thomas has played an imperative role in HFL’s growth, leading the venture capital fund team and will now join the HFL Board, alongside Ms Mauger, Abbie Hewlett, James Legge, and Matt Westgarth-Smith. Her promotion recognises her exceptional expertise and commitment to building partnerships with HFL’s fund clients.
Commenting on the appointments, Matt Westgarth-Smith, Managing Director of HFL and Executive Director of Opera, said they underscore the growing integration between HFL and Opera, following his own recent appointment to the Opera Board.
“These promotions recognise the exceptional talent that exists within HFL. Marina and Megan have each played a defining role in shaping HFL’s growth and in delivering the high-quality service our clients rely on. Their appointments strengthen both our operational leadership and our strategic direction as part of the wider Opera group.”