In this piece we bring to you the news of our new Managing Director Appointment in Jersey, as David Baker steps down for retirement and passes on the baton to Allan Stewart. Our press release covers more information on this transition and what senior management have to say.
London, 1 July 2024 – Oakglen Wealth, the independently owned wealth manager with offices in Jersey and London, announces the appointment of Allan Stewart as Managing Director of Oakglen Wealth’s Jersey business. Allan replaces David Baker who has run the Jersey operation since 2016 and will be retiring.
Allan is the Managing Director of Oakglen Wealth (Jersey) Limited and a Director of Oakglen Wealth Limited in the UK. He is also a member of the central Investment Committee. With over two decades of experience in wealth management and private banking, Allan was one of the founding members of Oakglen Wealth in 2016. He has held senior roles at Credit Suisse, HSBC and Santander Private Banking.
Allan is a Chartered Wealth Manager and a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments. He advises high-net worth & ultra-high net worth private clients, as well as family offices, charities and trustees.
Allan’s appointment represents an important evolution in the management structure of Oakglen’s Jersey business. David has overseen a number of important initiatives and developments over the course of his eight-year tenure. He has led Oakglen’s work in supporting and advising private clients, family offices and intermediaries in achieving the best outcomes in their wealth management.
Jamie Crawford, Group Head of Wealth Management at Oakglen Wealth, and Co-CEO of Oakglen Group said: “We are pleased to announce Allan’s appointment as Managing Director (Jersey). Allan has demonstrated his leadership skills in abundance during his time as a Director and he has our full confidence as he takes on the management of our thriving Jersey business. We thank David for his invaluable contributions and wish him a happy retirement.”
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Sir Michael Snyder, Chairman of Oakglen Wealth, also welcomed the appointment: “I am delighted to welcome Allan as Managing Director (Jersey). He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in navigating the ever evolving and increasingly complex landscape of wealth management.”
“I also want to thank David Baker for his dedication and extraordinary work in leading Oakglen Wealth Jersey’s growth and success over the last eight years. He has been an exemplary leader and has demonstrated all the very best qualities of business and people management. David departs with our very best wishes for a fulfilling retirement ahead.”
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Allan Stewart, Managing Director (Jersey) at Oakglen Wealth said: “I am delighted to take up the role as Managing Director in Jersey. I feel privileged to be part of the senior management of a firm which operates with uncompromising integrity and is wholly dedicated to putting our clients’ interests first and providing a truly personalised service.”
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Oakglen Wealth is part of Oakglen, a group of investment and operating companies with interests across the UK, Channel Islands, Europe, and North America, focusing on real estate, private equity, and financial services. The group is responsible for assets exceeding GBP 1 billion and is privately owned, with its headquarters in Jersey, Channel Islands.
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About Oakglen Wealth
Established in 2016, Oakglen Wealth is an independent investment manager combining service-oriented discretionary and advisory investment management. As an independently owned and managed business, part of the Oakglen Group, our clients are always the priority.
Oakglen Wealth seeks to build enduring relationships, understanding individual needs and constructing strategies that help clients achieve superior outcomes. Oakglen’s distinctive network allows clients to access new investment opportunities and innovative ideas. Its highly personalised service is delivered by an experienced team and is powered by the very latest technology.
As part of the Oakglen Group, Oakglen Wealth is one of several investment and operating companies with interests across the UK, Channel Islands, Europe, and North America, focusing on real estate, private equity, and financial services. The group is responsible for assets exceeding GBP 1 billion and is privately owned with its headquarters in Jersey, Channel Islands.
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