Ocorian appoints Paul Smith as Client Director in Guernsey

Ocorian, a premier global asset servicer to both asset managers and asset owners and global provider of private client, fund administration, capital markets, corporate, fiduciary, and regulatory services, has appointed Paul Smith as Client Director within its Private Client team in Guernsey.

Paul joins Ocorian with nearly two decades of experience in the financial services industry, spanning Guernsey, the UK, and the Cayman Islands. He brings significant expertise in fiduciary investment oversight and the management of complex trust structures, along with a strong understanding of private client needs across multiple jurisdictions.

In his new role, Paul will focus on enhancing Ocorian’s private client proposition in Guernsey - strengthening relationships with clients and advisers, driving service excellence, and contributing to the firm’s continued growth across its core private client business.

Andy Bailey, Managing Director at Ocorian in Guernsey, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Paul to Ocorian. His extensive experience in fiduciary investment management and private client services will play a pivotal role in elevating our sophisticated service offering in Guernsey. Paul’s insight and leadership will help us deepen client relationships, drive innovation, and further strengthen our position as a trusted provider of tailored private client solutions.”

Paul Smith added: “I’m excited to be joining Ocorian at such a pivotal time for the private client sector. The firm’s focus on excellence and innovation aligns closely with my own values, and I look forward to working with the team to support our clients and grow the business further.”

About Ocorian

Ocorian is a global leader in fund services, corporate and trust services, capital markets, and regulatory and compliance support.

Unlocking new value for its clients across jurisdictions and service lines is Ocorian’s priority; it manages over 20,000 structures on behalf of 9,000+ clients including financial institutions, large-scale international organisations, and high-net-worth individuals.

Ocorian provides fully compliant, tailored solutions that are individual to clients’ needs, no matter where in the world they hold financial interests, or however they are structured.

The group offers a full suite of corporate, fund and private client services across a network of offices spanning all the world’s financial hubs. Locations include Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, UAE, the UK, and the US.

To find out more about Ocorian and its services, including regulatory information, visit www.ocorian.com