Hawksford appoints Michel van Leeuwen as new CEO
Michel van Leeuwen has stepped into the role of group chief executive at Hawksford, marking a significant moment for the international corporate, private client and fund services provider. A seasoned financial services and fin tech professional, he brings three decades of expertise shaped by senior leadership positions at Cordium and Microsoft Capital Markets. His arrival signals a period of renewed ambition and focused expansion for the group.
Philip Taylor, (now former) chairman of Hawksford, said, “We are thrilled that a business leader of Michel’s calibre has been appointed to lead Hawksford. His specialist market knowledge and M&A experience will be vital in helping Hawksford to achieve its international ambitions.”
Hawksford has 220 employees and offices in Jersey, Channel Islands the Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. The company, backed by UK private equity firm Dunedin, plans to double its overall size and increase its geographical footprint over the next three to five years.
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Key Takeaways
- Michel van Leeuwen joins Hawksford as group CEO, bringing three decades of experience in financial services and fin-tech.
- His previous leadership roles include positions at Cordium and Microsoft Capital Markets.
- Hawksford aims to double its size and expand its reach within the next three to five years.
- Former chairman Philip Taylor praises Michel’s market knowledge and M&A experience as essential for Hawksford’s international ambitions.
