Theos was previously marketing manager for the UK and Ireland at Pepper Group, an Australian asset manager expanding into Europe. Before that, she was programme director for Financial Jam Sessions, a financial literacy forum for ultra-high net worth women. She has also held marketing and communications roles at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, a sovereign wealth fund, HSBC Private Bank, Credit Suisse Private Bank and Barclays Wealth. Theos speaks Mandarin and conversational Arabic.

“I believe her skills and experience will allow us to offer an ever-improving service to our clients. I feel sure that Vanessa will play a key role with our gradual expansion. She brings new ideas and initiatives that will contribute to strengthening Sandaire’s unique position within the industry,” said Alexandra Altinger, chief executive of Sandaire Investment Office.

Sandaire merged with Lord North Street Private Investment Office in 2014. The enlarged firm, which last year rebranded to Sandaire Investment Office, has 50 employees and offices in London and Singapore.