Ocorian appoints Richard Hansford as Head of Growth EMEA to support asset managers through the full investment lifecycle

Ocorian, a market leader in asset servicing for private markets and a global asset and asset owner service provider, has appointed Richard Hansford as Head of Growth EMEA as it continues to broaden its support for asset managers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and help clients pursue growth across borders.

The appointment reflects Ocorian’s continued focus on supporting asset managers as they navigate an increasingly complex operating environment. This includes heightened investor expectations, expanding regulatory requirements, growing operational demands, the need to raise capital across multiple jurisdictions, and the increasing role of technology in shaping operating models and service delivery. 

Richard brings more than 20 years’ experience partnering with alternative investment managers across asset classes and joined Ocorian 14 years ago. In his new role, he will work closely with global teams to accelerate growth and deepen client relationships across the firm’s integrated platform.

His appointment supports Ocorian’s strategy to deliver a more connected offering spanning fund administration, governance, compliance and investor reporting, helping clients scale efficiently while maintaining control across the lifecycle.

Ben Hill at Ocorian, said: “Asset managers are increasingly looking for partners who can support them across the full investment lifecycle while helping them navigate regulatory complexity, operational scaling and fundraising challenges.

“Richard’s deep experience, strong market knowledge and long-standing relationships across the alternatives sector make him ideally placed to lead our growth strategy across EMEA and support clients as they evolve.”

Richard Hansford added: “Asset managers need more than a service provider; they need a partner that can support growth at every stage of the lifecycle. From fund formation and capital raising through to administration, governance, compliance and investor reporting, having a connected, reliable operating model is critical.

“We are already supporting a broad range of clients across jurisdictions and asset classes, helping them meet investor expectations and scale with confidence. Ocorian’s integrated approach resonates strongly, and I’m excited to help more managers access the expertise, technology and global reach they need to achieve their ambitions.”

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 U.S. 

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