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
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.
Mark Le Mottee
Head of UK and International Lending
Location: Jersey
Speak to me about: Real estate lending on residential and commercial UK property
I joined Investec in December 2018 and lead a team of private bankers who provide real estate lending on residential and commercial UK property, across a range of property sectors structured as investment or development transactions. We focus on providing a bespoke, personal service for UHNW family offices, UK expats and international clients. I have over 19 years of experience in providing complex lending and banking solutions across Financial Intermediaries, Corporate Banking, Real Estate Finance, and Private Equity Funds. I am a Chartered Associate of the Institute of Financial Services, hold a BSc Hons degree in Banking Practice and Management from The London Institute of Financial Services (IFS), three banking diplomas and the Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.
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.
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
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.