Meet the team
Meet our teams in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man
Our team is ready to address any questions you have about any aspect of your financial requirements. Use the information below to identify the most appropriate expert for you and contact them directly.
Leadership team
Jane Niles
CEO
Location: Guernsey, Jersey & Isle of Man
Jane is the Chief Executive Officer (‘CEO’) of Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited, leading the bank across Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. Jane joined Investec in 2016 and brings a 22-year career in banking in London, Hong Kong and Guernsey to the role. Prior to her role as CEO, Jane was Head of Offshore Real Estate and Head of Lending for Investec Bank in the Channel Islands and, before that, head of the bank’s Corporate and Family Office segment. Jane is a qualified Treasurer and holds a BA (Hons) degree from Oxford Brookes University.
Andy Smith
Pan Island Head of Financial Intermediaries
Location: Jersey
I joined Investec in September 2014 and became head of the Jersey branch in 2021. I have overall responsibility for our Financial Intermediary client segment in Guernsey, Jersey, Switzerland and the Isle of Man as head of Financial Intermediary Banking. In addition, I support the growth of the Jersey business across all client segments. I have 39 years’ experience in the banking sector, the last 24 years offshore. For 18 years I have specialised in working with Financial Intermediaries.
Emily Dawson
Pan Island Head of Private Banking
Location: Guernsey
I joined Investec in February 2022 and I head up the Corporate and Family Office team focusing on delivering our unique breadth of capabilities that combine to help our clients grow. I have 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector in Guernsey working with ultra-high net worth families and their private offices. The Investec approach of tailor-made holistic solutions beautifully complements the uniqueness of family offices, and shows how a deep understanding of a business, great client relationships and an entrepreneurial mindset can create enduring value.
Private Client
Business Developers
Ashley Dye
Head of Financial Intermediaries - Guernsey
Location: Guernsey
Speak to me about: Financial Intermediaries
I joined Investec in 2023 and manage a team that provides a full service offering to regulated Financial Services Businesses. Our primary services include tailored solutions for cash management, lending, foreign exchange, custody and trade execution. I am a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and have over 25 years' experience in the finance industry, across a range of sectors including Insurance, Trust, Investment Management and Banking.
Ryan Lambotte
Head of Financial Intermediaries - Jersey
Location: Jersey
Speak to me about: Financial Intermediaries
I joined Investec in 2024 and lead a team of senior professionals, providing a full banking proposition to the Financial Intermediary Sector. I have over 30 years’ experience in the finance industry, and I am considered an SME in the Professional Services Sector. A Chartered Investment Specialist, with decades of knowledge dealing with Family Offices, UHNW Private Clients and Financial Intermediaries businesses.
Jon Wagstaffe
Head of Financial Intermediaries – Isle of Man
I joined Investec in 2019 to help with launching the Isle of Man office, where we primarily assist regulated firms with all their clients' banking requirements. I bring over 30 years' experience working in London, East Anglia and the Thames Valley, before locating to the Isle of Man in 2009. I have operated across Corporate, Trust and Private Banking sectors with experience in most facets of Banking, including lending and investment management.
Gordon Irish
Business Developer
Location: Guernsey
Speak to me about: Mortgages and Private Banking.
Having worked in finance since 1984 in a variety of roles, I joined Investec in 2016 and work within our Private Banking Team. In addition to my role as Business Developer, I head up the team that provides focused banking, lending and investment services to industry professionals, be they residents of the Channel Islands or beyond.
Ben Hanney
Business Developer
Location: Guernsey
I joined Investec in 2018 and am currently the Head of HNW & Families Offices. In this role, I lead a dedicated team of Private Bankers who deliver tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Previously, I served as the Head of Swiss Trustee Banking, where I specialised in providing expert lending, banking, and investment services to Trustees in Switzerland. As a qualified Chartered Wealth Manager, authorised Swiss Client Advisor and Trust and Estate Practitioner, I bring a deep understanding of the complex needs of our clients, ensuring we offer comprehensive and bespoke financial strategies.
Business Developers – Lending
Steve O’Regan
Lending Business Developer
Location: Jersey
Speak to me about: Real estate lending on residential and commercial UK property
I joined Investec in January 2014 and I’m head of the Corporate and Family Office team in Jersey. I provide lending and banking services to Corporates, Family Offices, and Property Professionals. The service we provide is based on meaningful relationships with our customers, simplifying complexity and providing tailored solutions.
Scott Philpott
Lending Business Developer
Location: Guernsey
With 30+ years banking track record, I joined Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited Corporate & Family Office in June 2018. Bringing a wealth of experience in building long term relationships with high net worth individuals, corporate enterprises, real estate entities, family offices and institutions. I work in partnership with existing and new clients, to provide the highest level of service and deliver tailored solutions.
Relationship Managers
Peter Roberts
Relationship Manager - Guernsey
I joined Investec in 2006, I am a highly focused and dedicated Relationship Manager with a proven track record of over 24 years of delivering client growth, satisfaction, and implementing strategic and operational planning for Family Office and HNW Private Clients. I have an in-depth understanding of banking practices, financial products, risk management and compliance regulations. I understand the true values and unique financial requirements Families Offices and ultra-high-net-worth individuals require.
Danielle Wadley
Private Banker
Location: Guernsey
I joined Investec in 2014 forming part of the Private Client Services team, to manage a portfolio of our International clients. In 2018, I changed my role and now deal with all aspects of client servicing for the Corporate and Family Office team (“CFO”).
Mark Barnett
Private Banker
I joined Investec in 2014 and currently in my role as a Private Banker, I manage high net worth professional clients based in Guernsey, Jersey, UK & Internationally. Providing a range of relationship services covering their banking, lending and investment needs. A previous Lending Specialist, with over 24 years within an international banking group, and during this time, I gained experience in multiple roles and areas.
Susie Ryan
Private Banker - Lending
Location: Jersey
I have over two decades of experience in the offshore finance industry and this has equipped me with a deep understanding of the local market and its unique lending challenges. I strive to provide tailored solutions that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery every step of the way.
Alex Macaione
Private Banker - Lending
Location: Jersey
I joined Investec in the Corporate & Family Office team in 2017, the team provides lending and banking services to Corporates, Family Offices and Property Professionals. The service we provide is based on meaningful relationships with our customers, simplifying complexity and providing tailored solutions. I have over 20 years’ experience in Banking previously working for RBSI working in various roles both in Retail and Corporate Banking.
Chelsay Hurley
Offshore banking
Chelsay Hurley
Offshore banking
I have been with Investec since 2006 and provide a high quality banking service to our local Channel Island private clients in Guernsey.
Byron McKenzie
Private Banker
Location: Guernsey
I joined Investec in 2018 to manage and lead a portfolio of our international clients. Within that portfolio I assist high net worth individuals/entrepreneurs with their private banking, lending and wealth management needs.
Louise Tidd
Relationship Manager
Location: Guernsey
I am a Relationship Manager (RM) for our Trust and Corporate Clients in Guernsey. I have been with Investec since 2007 and was recently appointed as RM in 2018.
Andrew Pender
Relationship Manager
As a Relationship Manager within the Financial Intermediaries Banking team in Guernsey, I develop and maintain relationships with regulated trust and corporate service providers, delivering tailored Banking, Custody, Lending, and Cash & Liquidity solutions to support their clients’ needs. I joined Investec in 2020, bringing four years’ experience in the retail banking sector. This has provided me with a strong foundation in client relationship management and a broad understanding of the complexities of financial services.
Victoria K Morris
Relationship Manager
I have joined Investec as a Relationship Manager in the Financial Intermediaries Team in Guernsey, specialising in supporting client needs, strengthening existing relationships, and building new long-term partnerships with Trust and Corporate clients based in Switzerland. Prior to joining Investec, I worked in the financial services sector in both Guernsey and London, bringing over 15 years’ experience across lending, investment management and banking. I am a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and have developed a strong understanding of the wealth management landscape through a broad range of client-focused roles.
Meet our financing specialists:
Real Estate
Christopher Taylor
Private Banker - Lending
Location: Guernsey
I am a Lending Relationship Manager primarily focussing upon the varying debt requirements of high net worth Guernsey clients and their corporate structures. I joined Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited in June 2020 following several years working as a Relationship Director for a large multinational Corporate Bank and 3 years in Business Development for an offshore syndicated debt provider. I chose Investec because they have a very credible client centric approach and are a Private Bank that loves to lend, this is somewhat unique in a banking segment otherwise dominated by an obsession with assets under management.
Property Entrepreneur
Natasha Cannon
Private Banker - Lending
Location: Jersey
Within the Corporate & Family Office team my main responsibilities are building active relationships with a portfolio of clients, including managing new lending transactions by structuring bespoke financing solutions. I joined Investec in 2015.
Leeroy Fritsch
Private Banker - Lending
Location: Guernsey
I manage client relationships and structure bespoke financing solutions to property professionals, corporates and family offices. I partner with new and existing clients to provide tailored solutions whilst delivering the highest levels of service. I have been part of the Investec Group since 2009, relocating from South Africa to the Channel Islands business in 2017.
HNW Lending Specialists
Mark Coutanche
Private Banker - Lending International
Location: Guernsey & Switzerland
I joined Investec in 2014, having spent my previous 27 years in the banking industry with NatWest Offshore and Rothschild respectively. My role within Investec is heading up the lending team looking after the Trust and Corporate Service Providers in both Guernsey and Geneva and it is my responsibility to be pro-active in finding and structuring lending solutions for offshore structures administered by our clients.
Hazel Brown
Private Banker - Lending
Location: Guernsey & Switzerland
I joined Investec in 2013 working with the New Business & Risk Team, before moving to the Trust & Corporate team where I now provide specialist lending solutions to Trust & Corporate service providers in Guernsey and Switzerland.
Sophie Griffiths
Private Banker - Lending International
Location: Guernsey
Karen Scott
Private Banker - Lending International
Location: Jersey
I am responsible for lending to high net worth and professional clients based in Jersey. I have worked in the local Jersey property market since my arrival in Jersey 26 years ago and have built a large network of contacts to source lending opportunities. I have been at Investec since 2014
Client Servicing
Lorraine Henry
Head of Corporate Client Services
Location: Guernsey
Speak to me about: Client Support Services
I joined Investec in 1996, so I am proud to be celebrating 30 years with the business this year. I have over 40 years’ experience in the client servicing world, and currently head up our Corporate and Private Client Servicing Teams. We pride ourselves on consistently delivering first class service to our clients.
Jason Rouget
Corporate Client Services
I joined Investec in 2020 and have spent that time gaining extensive knowledge on banking and payments systems. I always provide an exceptional client experience in any way that I can. I have a strong focus on our online banking service and am always willing to provide technical or administrative support when needed.
Katie Lewis
Corporate Client Services
I joined Investec in 2020 and I am part of the Corporate Client Services team, having previously worked within Private Client Services. We deliver exceptional client service through high‑quality, efficient day‑to‑day servicing and seamless execution across payments, FX, deposits, and securities. Our focus is on providing reliable, responsive, and expert support, while also bringing a human touch to every client interaction.
Andy Orme
Corporate Client Services
I joined Investec in 2025 with more than 20 years of expertise leading operational, client service, and onboarding teams across Guernsey, Dubai, and London. I have a strong focus on providing exceptional client service. When not in the office, you will more than likely find me on the Golf course.
Brooke Le Page
Corporate Client Services
I am part of the Corporate Client Services team, delivering high-quality, efficient client servicing and operational support. I joined Investec in 2025 and bring over 10 years’ experience within the Trust and Banking industry. I am also a member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) as well as the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs.
Emma Wright
Private Client Services
Location: Guernsey
This fantastic organisation enrolled me in September 2016. I have been with the Private Client services team since joining, managing a portfolio of international clients.
Tracey Gardner
Private Client Services
Location: Guernsey
I joined Investec Bank (Channel Islands) limited in 2005 working in the private client team and focusing on building good relationships within the Investec Group and clients all around the world.