Saffery Trust has announced 12 promotions across its Guernsey and Switzerland offices, recognising the expertise, dedication and continued development of colleagues across the business.
Effective from 1 July 2026, the promotions span Trust, Marketing, People & Culture and Learning & Development, highlighting the firm’s commitment to developing talent and creating opportunities for people to build long-term careers.
Among those promoted is Rory Jones, who becomes Associate Director (Trust). Rory joined Saffery Trust as a trainee and has progressed through a number of roles within the business, helping to establish and grow the firm’s Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency offering while building strong, trusted relationships with clients. His promotion reflects both his technical expertise and his significant contribution to the continued evolution of the Trust business.
Commenting on his promotion, Rory said: “I really enjoy the variety my role brings. Digital Assets continue to evolve at pace, which means there is always more to learn, develop and bring back to our clients.”
Also promoted to Associate Director (Marketing & BD) is Tasha Symes, whose leadership has transformed Saffery Trust’s marketing function in recent years. Having overseen the firms rebrand and developed an in-house marketing team that supports colleagues across multiple jurisdictions, her promotion recognises the strategic role marketing plays in strengthening the firm’s reputation, supporting business development and communicating its expertise.
Elsewhere in Guernsey, Sophie Norman has been promoted to People & Culture Manager, recognising her contribution to developing initiatives that support colleagues throughout their careers and continue to strengthen Saffery Trust’s people-first culture, Connor Batiste to Assistant Manager (Trust), Sue Le Gallez to Senior Officer, Learning & Development, Codie Ford and Nathan Le Tissier to Officer (Trust), and Alex Mauger to Senior Administrator (Trust).
In Switzerland, the latest promotions recognise the continued growth of the Geneva team and the depth of talent across the office. Sophie Deslage Lachat has been promoted to Trust Manager, reflecting her experience in managing complex client structures and supporting international families. Also in the Swiss office, Alexia Laird becomes Assistant Manager (Trust), Ross Thomson has been promoted to Senior Officer, and Wasem Akram Qureshi to Senior Trust Administrator.
Commenting on the promotions, Nick Batiste, Managing Director at Saffery Trust, said:
“Seeing colleagues develop in their careers and progress within the business is something we are incredibly proud of. These promotions reflect not only individual achievement, but also the collaborative culture we have worked hard to build across Saffery Trust. Every one of those promoted has demonstrated commitment, professionalism and a genuine focus on delivering the highest standards of service for our clients. Congratulations to them all.”
The latest promotions demonstrate Saffery Trust’s continued investment in developing its people across every part of the business. From trust professionals and emerging leaders to specialists in marketing, learning and development, and people & culture, the promotions reflect the breadth of talent that continues to drive the firm forward.
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