Ryan joined Trustees Executors as Chief Executive Officer in April 18. Ryan’s most recent role was as COO of Equity Trustees, Australia’s largest independent trustee company. Prior to joining Trustees Executors Ryan has completed the Program for Leadership Development (post nominal PLDA) at Harvard Business School in Boston where he was selected to achieve lifetime Alumni status. Ryan is a Senior Executive with over 20 years of experience in leading General Management functions for enterprise corporations, with a strong skill and focus on Technology, Finance, Investment Operations, Project Management and People Management. Ryan has a proven track record in delivering successful business growth through organic growth initiatives and M&A.

Ryan will be joined in New Zealand by his wife and 5 children towards the end of the year.

Stuart has over 20 years business management and accounting experience in the service, wholesale and retail industries. He has a further 12 years involvement in product and service administration and development across various industry sectors. Stuart joined Trustees Executors in 2009 and leads the both the corporate finance and trust administration & accounting teams as well as supporting the business units in various financial matters, projects and advisory services.

Paul joined Trustees Executors as in June 2018. Originally from Lower Hutt, Paul comes to TEL from Equity Trustees in Australia where his most recent role was National Business Development Manager. Prior to that he worked for AAS which is part of Link Group of Companies. With over 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry, Paul has an extensive background in business development and building key client relationships, this coupled with his significant experience in financial administration means his skill set will further enhance TEL’s client and service offering.

Matthew joined the Governance & Investor Oversight team in Auckland in January 2005. Prior to this he worked for a period of time in the financial services industry in the UK. In addition, he has held banking, treasury, fund administration and operations positions in the finance sector in New Zealand.

Matthew’s appointments cover Managed Investment Schemes, Non-Bank Deposit Takers, Debt Issuers and Retirement Villages.

Adrian joined Trustees Executors in January 2018 and oversees the Information Technology and Business Applications teams, as well as setting IT direction and service delivery across the Company. He brings with him over 30 years’ experience in IT and Project/Programme Management, and has previously worked in various permanent and contract roles in the Public Service, Non Public Service, Crown Agencies, State Owned Enterprises and the Private sector.

Nikki has over 15 years’ experience in the HR field working in both private and public sectors in New Zealand and London. She joined Trustees Executors in 2009 and is responsible for the People and Capability function.

Leah has been with Trustees Executors since July 2008 in Registry focused positions including Operations Manager, Solutions and Development Manager and the current Head of Registry. Leah has been in the New Zealand financial services industry for over 18 years working predominately in operational and project management roles within the back office administration and service delivery space. 

Geoff joined Trustees Executors in 1996, from 2001 Geoff has managed the Custody team servicing the Funds Management industry. Prior to Trustees Executors, Geoff worked in the Banking and Financial Services industry in Wellington.

Dave has more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services sector where he has predominantly worked in the area of managed funds administration. Dave has been with Trustees Executors since 1994 and in his current role since 2001. This gives him vast experience in providing investment reporting, fund accounting and unit pricing services to a wide range of managed fund entities. Prior to Trustees Executors Dave worked in back office administration roles for AXA New Zealand.

Elaine is a solicitor with over 20 years of corporate legal and governance experience in the financial services and IT industries. She joined Trustees Executors in 2011 and is responsible for the company’s secretariat functions, risk and compliance as well as legal services.