BUSINESS
Heron and Brearley strengthens leadership team with two new internal appointments
Heron and Brearley continues to strengthen its leadership structure and recognise the long-term achievements of its senior staff as two new appointments from within the group are announced. Leading the way in the restructure, Steve Pickett has been appointed Managing Director, Wholesale and Logistics. Now 42, Steve joined the group in 2000 after an accomplished career in the UK, first in the licensed trade and later in freight distribution. At Heron and Brearley he has headed the formation and growth of the group’s logistics and contracts division Trade Distribution, developed a successful third-party logistics service and led an acquisition programme locally and in the UK. Mr Pickett said, ‘At the heart of our business is our drive to ensure we have a robust network in place to deliver the right products to the right customers at the right time.’ Group Managing Director Ian Lennox said, ‘‘Steve Pickett is a highly motivated leader with a strong sense of entrepreneurial spirit who has the skills to react decisively to the unprecedented changes that we, in the industry, are experiencing.’ Further strengthening the leadership team, Steve Mitchell has been appointed director of wholesale and brands, consolidating his 30 years with Heron and Brearley, having begun his career with the group back in 1981 at the Falcon Brewery. Mr Mitchell said: ‘My appointment… reflects the importance the group places on listening and responding to its customers - in the trade, in the pubs and in our retail outlets.’
HSBC Isle of Man Strengthens Commercial Banking Financial Intermediaries Team HSBC has strengthened its commercial banking services in the Isle of Man through the appointment of Jeremy Fong as Senior Commercial Manager to head up the Financial Intermediaries team. Jeremy will develop the commercial banking business in the Isle of Man by drawing on HSBC’s global reach and broad range of tailored banking services, with a particular focus on expanding the liability business, wealth management and lending services provided to locally-based trust companies and corporate service providers. Ed Ogden, Area Commercial Director, HSBC, Isle of Man, said, “I am delighted to welcome Jeremy to HSBC’s Isle of Man Commercial team. He brings an exceptional amount of knowledge and experience to the team and will be integral to HSBC’s efforts to develop and grow our specialist banking services to support local financial intermediary companies. Whilst recent months have undoubtedly been tough for businesses in the Isle of Man, we remain committed to supporting them and helping them realise a successful future.”
Lloyds TSB appoints new member of corporate LloydsTSB Corporate Banking has welcomed May Hooper as the latest addition to their expanding corporate team based in Victory House on Prospect Hill, Douglas. May has over 21 years experience in the Financial Services industry, having most recently spent nearly 7 years with AIB International Savings (formerly Anglo Irish Bank) as a Manager in Corporate Treasury Sales. Prior to that, she worked at Royal Bank of Scotland’s International Treasury. In addition to her practical experience, May holds a number of professional qualifications which include the ACI Dealing Certificate. She is currently studying for the ACI Diploma, which she hopes to complete next year. “I am proud to be joining the successful team at LloydsTSB Corporate,” said May, “which is renowned for its high level of relationship service. I hope to build on that existing success, as there is always room for improvement in even the best institutions. I am looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead and the opportunities that will present themselves from my new role.” Trevor Kirk, Senior Manager of Corporate Banking at Lloyds TSB, also commented, “We are very pleased to welcome May to our team and feel she will be a valuable asset to the Bank. May will play a key role in developing our existing corporate relationships and I wish her every success in doing so.”
Standard Bank appoints new head of compliance
Standard Bank has appointed Seán Flanagan as Head of Compliance to develop the compliance capabilities of its Offshore division and ensure delivery of an effective compliance function across its operations in the Isle of Man, Jersey and Mauritius. Mr Flanagan joins Standard Bank from the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) where he was responsible for the Funds and Investment Business Team. He will lead a team of nine to oversee the compliance framework and implement appropriate policies and procedures for Standard Bank Offshore. John Coyle, Chief Executive Officer Standard Bank Isle of Man, said: “This is an important role within our Offshore division and Seán’s considerable compliance and banking experience in a range of offshore jurisdictions will be invaluable going forward. We welcome Seán to Standard Bank." 76
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