Boston Multi Family Office Announces New CEO
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Annexio appoints Paul Telford as General Counsel
Annexio appoints Paul Telford as General Counsel
nternational professional services group Boston Multi Family Office has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Alex Fray has taken the helm, having served as Chief Operating Officer for the group since early 2014. Alex is an experienced executive with particular expertise in financial services and technology companies. He started his career with listed company Brooks Macdonald Group as a financial accountant, later taking a directorship within the group. He has since held several influential leadership positions at both start-ups and large corporates, including time as a Management Consultant with BT and CFO of boutique wealth management firm Mountstone Partners. Alex has taken over from Greg Ellison, who stepped down in May after five years in the top spot at Boston. Alex and Greg have worked closely together for over two years, which has helped to ensure a smooth transition in line with the company’s strategic plan.
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nnexio, the Isle of Man’s leading lottery betting services business, has appointed Paul Telford as its General Counsel. The role has been developed to help steer Annexio through a sustained period of growth as it seeks to increase its customer base across multiple jurisdictions. Paul, who has more than 17 years’ experience in the eGaming sector, was previously General Counsel at the Rational Group, best known for its PokerStars brand. He has also worked for PartyGaming, a Gibraltar-based operator in the online poker market. In 2012, Paul was named at one of the 50 “most innovative and inspiring people” in the online gaming industry by Gaming Intelligence Magazine. Annexio Managing Director Jennifer Houghton said: “Paul joins us at an exciting time as we implement some ambitious plans to grow our business in a number of different markets.
Alex Fray, CEO
Grant Thornton expands staff numbers in the Isle of Man
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rant Thornton has announced a number of appointments to its Isle of Man office. Karen Quine, Joe Coyle, Elizabeth Townsend and Charlie Burton have taken on new roles as Associates at the firm as it continues to grow its audit and assurance business following the 2014 merger with BDO (Isle of Man). Managing Director Dennis McGurgan said: ‘As Grant Thornton continues to expand it is essential we bring in new members of staff at the start of their careers so they can train and develop as part of our team. I’m sure Karen, Joe, Elizabeth and Charlie will benefit from working alongside senior colleagues, as well as bringing additional enthusiasm and professionalism to our office.’
(from left) Karen Quine, Dennis McGurgan, Elizabeth Townsend, Charlie Burton and Joe Coyle
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