Ocorian has appointed Jason Gerlis as its new regional head of Americas.
Based in the US, Gerlis will oversee all aspects of Ocorian’s business in the region. His remit will include operations, client service delivery, business development and also encompasses product and market development.
Working collaboratively with the teams in Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Hong Kong and New York, Gerlis will help to set the strategy and identify opportunities for growth throughout the whole of the strategically important Americas region.
During his career, Gerlis has gained considerable experience in the region, having spent nearly six years based in Miami working for TMF Group.
Most recently at TMF Group, he served as global head of consultancy solutions, and before that, he was regional director, North America and Caribbean.
Farah Ballands, CEO of Ocorian, commented: “Our clients always come first and Jason Gerlis will ensure that we continue to deliver exemplary client service in this crucial region. We work with some of the leading asset managers and owners in the region and support their global business. Gerlis’ experience will prove invaluable in helping to drive Ocorian’s business in the Americas forward and I look forward to working with him.”
Gerlis added: “Ocorian’s reach and scale provide tremendous opportunities for clients who are looking to administer structures and transactions seamlessly across multiple jurisdictions. Our team has a long-term commitment to delivering outstanding client service and I firmly believe that we add value to our clients and the wider market. I’m very excited to be joining Ocorian and look forward to really growing our presence in this key region.”
Ocorian also recently bolstered its Asia Pacific global fund services team with the appointment of Naveen Sivaambihaibalan.
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