Danielle Cottignies

I have been active in the offshore finance industry since 2010, working for regulated service providers engaged to provide fiduciary and administration services to international clients with structures based in various jurisdictions including Jersey, Geneva, Monaco, the US, and Cayman. I work closely with a number of UHNWIs and significant families across the globe, with a particular focus on the transition of wealth across generations and providing support to existing Family Offices and representatives while families institutionalise their wealth. This work often includes operational projects, reviews and tailored reporting. Over the years I have gained experience with developing and implementing family constitutions, including those which require implementation in line with Sharia’a principles, and the development of committees, most notably the creation of an investment advisory committee over a client portfolio of approx. $1.3bn. I've also assisted with the relocation of foreign family offices, including the development of the required corporate governance framework to support the relocation. In-house, I provide oversight to multiple teams administering investment portfolios, financing vehicles as well as commercial and residential real estate. I am also on the boards of our Participating Members and sit as Chair of the Charity Committee, having lead several operational initiatives in this respect.

I hold the ICSA Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration, the CISI Islamic Finance Qualification, the STEP Advanced Certificates in Advising Family Businesses and Family Business Governance, the CISI certificate in Sustainable and Responsible Investment and the Corporate Governance Institute Diploma in Environment, Social and Governance.