The IFC Power Women Top 100
The IFC Power Women Top 100
The IFC Power Women 100 is an A-Z list of influencers and professionals working around the financial services industry in International Financial Centres. The list has been compiled from a number of sources. Part of the research was generated by the 2013 edition of the Citywealth Leaders List. This was combined with recommendations from leading figures in the financial services industry to widen the list to include women of influence in the major IFCs. We would like to thank those who contributed to the research.
The list focuses on influencers as well as professionals and celebrates powerful women from diverse backgrounds in government, private wealth, private client advisory and philanthropy across the international financial centres. It recognises women of achievement who are opinion formers, helping to promote business excellence in their home jurisdiction and consolidating the reputations of the financial services industry globally
NameOrganisationIFC
1Monique AdamsHarneysBVI
Head of Private Client
2Aliya AllenBahamas Financial Services BoardBahamas
CEO
3Gillian ArthurThe Sanne Philanthropic FoundationJersey
Director, Philanthropy
4Farrah Ballands Appleby Trust (Jersey) LimitedJersey
Group Head Fiduciary & Admininstration Services. “High degree of professionalism, insight and leadership skills.‚Äù
5Kecia BarkawiValueworks AGSwitzerland
Managing Partner
6Grace BarkiRBC Wealth Management Singapore
Managing Director and Head of South East Asia
7Fiona Barrie OgierCayman Islands
Director, Head of Private Wealth, Cayman Islands
8Heather BestwickJersey FinanceJersey
Deputy CEO
9Monique BhullarWalkers GlobalCayman Islands
Senior Counsel, Global Trusts Group
10Deanna BidwellRBC Wealth ManagementCayman Islands
Head of Wealth, Caribbean
11Cora BincheyStonehage Trust HoldingsJersey
Head of Fiduciary
12Olga BoltenkoWithersSwitzerland
Partner. “The personification of professionalism.”
13Louise Bracken SmithFairway TrustJersey
Director
14Carola Breusch VistraJersey
Director
15Angela BurchallHSBCBermuda
Senior Trust Officer
16Maria-Carmen ButlerJP Morgan Trust Company (Bahamas)Bahamas
Managing Director
17Micheline Calmy ReySwiss GovernmentSwitzerland
Former President of the Switzerland Confederation and member of the Council of Women World Leaders
18Maria Canals de CedielQuilvestSwitzerland
Head Wealth Advisory, Managing Director, Switzerland
19Prudence Charles-PhillipAMSBVI
Director, Trust & Corporate Services
20Stacy ChoongJP MorganSingapore
Executive Director. “High flyer and technical genious.”
21Shauna ClaphamSwoffersGuernsey
Director
22Tamara CorbinRawlinson & HunterCayman Islands
Partner, Charities, Trusts, Foundations
23Ann DaverinoBanque HeritageSwitzerland
Executive Director
24Emma DantecSaffery Champness (Suisse)Switzerland
Managing Director
25Zoe DayCayman Islands
26Sheila DeanEquiom TrustIsle of Man
Managing Director. “…hands on and innovative.‚Äù
27Diane de GalardSaga InvestmentsSwitzerland
Director
28Caroline DeletraLenz & StaehelinSwitzerland
Counsel
29Elise DonovanBVI International Finance CentreBVI
Executive Director. “Boldly defended the reputation of the BVI.”
30Elizabeth DulakeMinerva TrustJersey
Director, Group Head of Client Services
31Andrea DunsbyTurner & RoulstoneCayman Islands
Partner
32Lee Mc George Durrell Ph DDurrell Wildlife Conservation TrustJersey
Honorary Director
33Sally EdwardsOgierJersey
Partner
34Sue Elliott MVO, MBEBritish High Commission MaltaMalta
EU Political/Economic Affairs
35Amalia ErotokritosTP LawCyprus
Partner. “Cannot recommend highly enough.”
36Lana FarringtonBarclays Private Bank & TrustCayman Isands
Director
37Belinda FerréBank Sarasin & Co LtdSwitzerland
Executive Director, External Trusts & Service Providers Team
38Leticia FrederickCayman Islands Islands Monetary AuthorityCayman Islands
Deputy Head Fiduciary Services
39Helen Green Saffery ChampnessGuernsey
Director
40Sarah HannaKleinwort Benson Jersey
Executive Trust Director
41Saffron HarropJTC GroupJersey
Managing Director
42Lesley HodgsonNorthern TrustGuernsey
Managing Director, Global Family &Private Investment Offices, Guernsey
43Zillah HowardBedell CristinJersey
Partner
44Debra C HumphreysCayman Islands National CorporationCayman Islands
Risk & Compliance
45Stephanie JarrettBaker & McKenzieSwitzerland
Partner, Head of Wealth Management Group
46Wong Kai YunChia Wong LLPSingapore
Co-Managing Partner
47Sarajane KempsterRBC Wealth ManagementJersey
Private Client Director
48Vanessa KingO’Neal Webster BVI
Partner
49Thelma KwanBarclaysHong Kong
Head of Wealth Advisory, Asia Pacific
50Pamela KlonarisKlonaris and CoBahamas
Partner
51Karen Le CrasCarey OlsenGuernsey
Partner. “Great ambassador for the jurisdiction and extremely competent trusts lawyer.”
52Michelle Le HerissierBarclays Wealth Trustees (Singapore) LtdSingapore
Director, Head of Barclays Wealth Trustees (Singapore). “Precise and accurate.. always well informed…‚Äù
53Lee Syin LongWalkers GlobalSingapore
Head of Trusts, Asia. “Very bright. Definitely a thinker.‚Äù
54Linda LongworthHamilton Trust CompanyBermuda
Managing Director
55Fiona Le PoidevinGuernsey FinanceGuernsey
CEO
56Liz Le PoidevinRBC Wealth ManagementJersey
Private Client Director
57Liza Loucaides-TheofanousL Loucaides-TheofanousCyprus
Advocate
58Justine MarkovitzWithersSwitzerland
Managing Director, Geneva
59Rosemary MarrNedgroup TrustJersey
Director, Head of Trusts
60Glenys Hanna Martin Government of the Bahamas Bahamas
Minister of Transport
61The Hon Allyson Maynard GibsonGovernment of the Bahamas Bahamas
Attorney General, Minister Legal Affairs
62Alicia McGinneyMP Family OfficeJersey
Head of Private Family Office
63Pearline McIntoshButterfield Trust BermudaBermuda
VP, Deputy MD Trust Services
64Morven McMillanMourant OzannesCayman Islands
Partner
65Claude MedernachArendt & MedernachLuxembourg
Counsel
66Dr Annalise MicallefMicallef NotariesMalta
Partner
67Natasha MichaelidesThanos HotelsCyprus
Owner Manager
68Priscilla Mifsud-ParkerChetcuti Cauchi AdvocatesMalta
Partner
69Stella Mitchell VoisinSummit Trust InternationalSwitzerland
Managing Director
70Helen MunnsSTM FiduciareJersey
Managing Director
71Geraldine NoelAcumum Legal GroupMalta
Managing Partner
72Alison ParryLegis Group LtdGuernsey
Managing Director. “Energetic and motivational manager with true passion about her work.”
73Brita PfisterRothschild TrustSingapore
Head of Wealth Planning Asia
74Kathryn PurkisCollas CrillJersey
Partner, Head of Fiduciary
75Simone RetterRetter AttorneysLuxembourg
Managing Partner
76Naomi RiveApplebyJersey
Partner, Practice Group Head
77Emma RobertsRothschild TrustGuernsey
Managing Director. “Dynamic woman.”
78Emma SantiagoRawlinson & HunterCayman Islands
Senior Manager
79Vanessa SchrumApplebyBermuda
Head Private Client & Trusts
80Haidée StephensLouvre Fiduciary Group LimitedGuernsey
Managing Director
81Diane StirlingHSBC Private BankBermuda
Senior Trust Officer
82Jackie E StirlingBessemer Trust Co Cayman IslandsCayman Islands
Senior Resident Officer
83Ban Su MeiKhattar Wong & PartnersSingapore
Partner. “‚Ķa very understated but highly professional approach. Extremely reliable.”
84Catriona SyedCharles RussellGeneva/London
Partner. ‘A very understated but highly professional approach.”
85Willa TavernierO’Neal Webster BVI
Partner
86Liz TaylorRBC Wealth ManagementJersey
Private Client Director
87Tracy TepperLombard Odier Darier Hentsch Trust (Bermuda) LimitedBermuda
CEO & President
88Heather ThompsonHiggs & JohnsonBahamas
Partner
89Sanchia ThompsonATU General Trust BVI LtdBVI
Asst Managing Director
90Sheena ThompsonRBC Wealth ManagementCayman Islands
Regional Head of Operations
91Heather TibboCrestbridgeJersey
Director
92Lisa ViziaSaffery ChampnessGuernsey
Director. “…professional, unflappable..‚Äù
93Sanna-Liisa ValtanenAsset Risk ConsultingGuernsey
Director, Head of Investment Consulting. “One of the foremost women in the financial playing field.”
94Julia WarranderAffinity Private WealthJersey
Director. “Her knowledge of the bond markets is extraordinary.”
95Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf Swiss Federal CouncilSwitzerland
Lawyer, Politician
96Frances WooApplebyHong Kong
Group Chairman, Managing Partner, Hong Kong:
Comment”Has established a strong reputation through her long-standing presence in the market.‚Äù
97Michelle WolfeMeritusBermuda
Managing Director. “Excellent with clients.”
98Tina WüstemannBär & KarrerSwitzerland
Partner
99Ruth YatesCayman Islands Islands Monetary AuthorityCayman Islands
Senior Analyst
100Emily YiolitisHarneysCyprus
Managing Partner
Citywealth supports women in private wealth and private client advisory through its Citywealth Women in Wealth group which meets once a quarter in London to discuss business and management issues.
The third Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards will be held in London on 23rd January 2014 to recognise the leading organisations across the international financial centres. Online voting for the 2013/14 shortlist is open. Visit:
https://www.citywealthmag.com/international-financial-centre-awards
Citywealth is holding its inaugural lunch for power women in private wealth and private client on 23 January 2013 at The Grange, St Pauls Hotel. The lunch will be an opportunity for senior women to network and to hear key speakers on women and business issues. There will also be three awards to recognise outstanding individuals. Tickets £195 + vat. Early bird discount of 10% for bookings received by September 2013. The Grange, St Pauls Hotel has a negotiated room rate available for Citywealth clients.
For any information on Citywealth, contact
Joe Bell, Managing Director, Citywealth (Jones Publishing Ltd) jbell@j-p-c.tv
Tel: +44 (0) 1483 526445

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