HIGHVERN names country head and head of private wealth in Guernsey

Tuesday 30 July 2024

HIGHVERN has appointed Kerrie Le Tissier as Country Head and Francoise Bougourd as Head of Private Wealth in its Guernsey office.

In her new role, Kerrie will be responsible for providing leadership representing the business within Guernsey while leveraging her industry profile and expertise alongside her client management and business development responsibilities within Private Wealth business, contributing to the regional success.

She said: "I have worked side by side with Francoise for the last two years growing our Private Wealth offering and look forward to this evolution in our roles as we continue to now expand a wider business on the island." 

With a career spanning 35 years in the financial services industry and two at HIGHVERN, Francoise Bougourd steps into the role of Head of Private Wealth - Guernsey.

Francoise will continue to lead the private wealth team, while she also supports the Swiss office based in Zug, sitting on their regulated board and managing key Swiss relationships. She said: "I am excited about the expansion of my role and continuing to deliver the highest standard of service to our clients, both in Guernsey and Switzerland." 

Martin Hall, Chief Executive, said: "The appointments of Kerrie and Francoise mark a significant milestone in our growth strategy. Their combined expertise and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our services and strengthen our presence in Guernsey, with Kerrie, Francoise, and Jenni at the helm.” 

Pictured top (l-r): Kerrie Le Tissier and Francoise Bougourd.