Gordon Marr has relinquished his role as chief executive of Hansard Global and handed the reins to Graham Sheward, who assumed the role with immediate effect.
Marr announced his impending retirement in March but will remain with the company until 30 September to ensure a smooth handover, the firm said.
International experience
Sheward brings more than 20 years’ international financial services experience to Hansard Global, having worked in a wide range of jurisdictions; including the UK, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Ireland, Mauritius, Singapore and South Africa.
He moved to the Isle of Man in 1999 with NatWest Offshore, and subsequently held various executive roles with Zurich Financial Services before becoming managing director of Close Brothers Group, Offshore Banking Division.
After spending eight years in Mauritius holding a country corporate director role for Barclays and then as managing director of SGG Group (now IQ-EQ), he recently returned to the Isle of Man to take up the role of managing director of the Sancus Group local office.
Years of service
Welcoming Sheward to Hansard Global, chairman Graeme Easton said: “Graham was selected following a rigorous selection process organised with an external consultant. His wide range of experience and management credentials position him well to provide the leadership required to deliver the next phase of our strategy.
“Both personally and on behalf of the board, I would like to thank Gordon for his many years’ service and commitment to the company.
“Gordon joined the group in 1988 and, during that time, held various roles with the Hansard Group and worked tirelessly for the company. We will continue to work closely with Gordon during the coming months to ensure a seamless transition to his successor.”
Marr commented: “It has been a privilege to work with the company for more than three decades and grow with it from general counsel and company secretary, though to ultimately serving as CEO for eight years.
“Having overseen the successful grant of a licence in Japan, I feel comfortable in retiring knowing the business is in good shape and positioned for growth.”
