PEOPLE MOVES: Kleinwort Hambros, HSBC PB, Multrees

C-suite reshuffle at private bank, while rival names Asia head of investment and wealth solutions

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Kleinwort Hambros

The private banking and wealth management arm of Societe Generale has made some changes to its executive team.

Christophe Huchet has been promoted to group chief risk officer, after spending four years as chief executive of its Channel Islands operation, effective from 1 October 2021, based in London.

Phil McIlwraith will replace Huchet at the helm of the CI operation, subject to regulatory approval. He has been chief executive and group head of trust and fiduciary services in the Channel islands for the past three years.

Current group chief risk officer David Bromley will succeed McIlwraith.

HSBC

The private banking of the UK-headquartered giant has hired Stefan Lecher as regional head of investments and wealth solutions for Asia Pacific, effective from 3 October 2021.

He will be based in Hong Kong.

Lecher was previously at UBS, where worked for the last 17 years and most recently was head chief investment officer for global investment management in Apac.

Multrees

Glenn Murphy has joined the investor services provider as chief operating officer.

He previously held a similar position at Stonehage Fleming.

Murphy will focus on strategic operating and technology solutions for the firm’s clients as well as manage interface between customers and the operations and technology departments.

Lazard Asset Management

The global asset manager has named Joanne Choi as a managing director and chief marketing officer.

She will be based in New York.

Choi joins from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where she served as head of global marketing.

First Sentier

The investment firm has recruited Mellanie Halsey as chief people and culture officer, effective from 6 September 2021.

She will be based in London and be responsible for designing and implementing strategies to attract, engage and develop employees.

Halsey was most recently executive vice president, HR at Colt Technology Services.

Carrick Wealth

The South African advice firm has hired Gareth Bew as group director of technology.

He has held several senior positions in technology across different sectors including financial services, analytics and retail.

Blick Rothenberg

The tax advisory business has promoted Caroline Le Jeune to head of tax.

She will retain her duties as head of private client as well.

Jennison

The equities and fixed income manager has named Guillaume Mascotto as managing director and head of ESG strategy.

He will be based in New York.

Mascotto is an affiliate manager of PGIM and was most recently head of ESG and investment stewardship at American Century Investments.

LEBC

The financial advisory firm’s head of public policy, Kay Ingram, has left the business.

She will pursue a different venture as a personal finance writer, commentator and broadcaster.

LGT Vestra

Matthew Wiles has taken on the role of sustainability funds analyst at the investment firm.

He joins from Aberdeen Standard Investments, where he served as senior investment analyst and manager of the MyFolio Sustainable range.