Deputy joins Guernsey Finance board

Thursday 18 April 2024

Deputy Nick Moakes, who is Financial Services Lead for the States of Guernsey’s Committee for Economic Development, has joined the board of Guernsey Finance.

His role will involve providing additional support to the board of the island’s promotional agency for financial services.

He joins two other politicians on the board, with Deputy Lyndon Trott Chair of the board and Deputy Steve Falla a board member.

Other board members are: Paul Sykes, Kate Storey, Guernsey Finance Chief Executive Rupert Pleasant, Deputy Chief Executive Barnaby Molloy, and Deputy Chairman Kevin Boscher.

Deputy Moakes worked in financial services for more than 25 years, and as the current Chair of the Finance Sector Forum he regularly represents Guernsey, both here and abroad, in his political external relations role.

“I am passionate about our financial services sector, so I am thrilled to be joining the board of Guernsey Finance," he said. "I will continue to speak up for the sector and represent it both locally and internationally.”

Guernsey Finance’s Chief Executive, Rupert Pleasant, said that he is delighted to welcome Deputy Moakes to the board.

“Nick brings a wealth of expertise to the table across multiple facets of the financial services sector.

“I am thrilled to welcome him to the board, and I am sure his expertise will enable us to further Guernsey’s hard-earned reputation as a competitive financial services centre.”