First Names Group has made two senior appointments in its Isle of Man office.
Gary Hepburn (left) is moving on from his position as managing director for the Isle of Man to take on a newly created role of COO for the group’s private client service line.
The managing director position will be taken over by Craig Brown (right), previously client services director. Both changes are effective immediately
In his new position, Hepburn is responsible for overseeing First Names Group’s private client business, keeping it in line with the group’s long-term strategic goals.
He has over 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry, and has worked in the UK, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands. He joined First Names Group in 2004 as a senior manager, and was made managing director in 2013
Brown will now be responsible for First Names Group’s Isle of Man office and its multiple client service teams.
He has previously held senior roles at other Isle of Man corporate service providers, including as a director and managing director, before joining First Names Group in 2013.
Mark Pesco, group managing director for private clients at First Names Group, said: “In order to deliver on our long-term strategic objectives we needed someone who truly knows the business inside and out overseeing our private client operations across the whole service line. The resulting new role of COO for private client is a fantastic opportunity for Gary Hepburn, and one that is richly deserved.”
“Similarly, I am confident Craig Brown will excel in taking over the role of managing director for the Isle of Man, given his technical expertise and the time, care and attention he dedicates to his clients and our people.”
“As an organisation we pride ourselves in attracting and retaining top talent, and believe that promoting from within our own ranks whenever possible is the right thing for our business.”
