Since he joined as a newly-qualified accountant in 2002 for one of the legacy businesses which now make up IQ-EQ Jersey, the new head of private wealth for Jersey has gained significant exposure to private wealth structuring from both an accounting and administration perspective.

IQ-EQ, has appointed Dean Douglas as its new head of private wealth for Jersey.

Douglas (pictured), who has been with the group for more than 20 years, has taken on a range of different senior positions during this time. Since he joined as a newly-qualified accountant in 2002 for one of the legacy businesses, which now make up IQ-EQ Jersey, Douglas has gained significant exposure to private wealth structuring from both an accounting and administration perspective. He has taken on several senior roles, growing teams across client accounting and administration departments.

After rising to client services director by 2016, Douglas then joined the board of IQ-EQ Jersey in 2020.

In his most recent role as client relationship director, Douglass has played a huge part in nurturing IQ-EQ’s new and existing relationships with key clients, particularly in South Africa where his regular travel and deep market understanding have strengthened the firm’s business development initiatives.

Building on his existing local senior leadership team membership, he will also join the global leadership team of IQ-EQ's Private and Institutional Asset Owners service segment. Douglas is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Commenting on Douglas’ promotion, Nicola Gott, managing director of IQ-EQ Jersey, said: "He's been a key part of our business for more than 20 years and his exceptional knowledge and experience make him ideally suited to this important jurisdictional leadership position as we continue to develop our private wealth business in Jersey. I look forward to working more closely with him as we progress through 2025."

Earlier in May, the firm  made the “strategic acquisition” of South Watch, a provider of services such as fund administration and tax preparation to clients in the US and Cayman Islands.