Investment Firm Hires For Jersey Team

Harry Keir Hughes

7 July 2017

London-headquartered has made a hire at its Jersey team, appointing Lee Morris to the position of investment director. His arrival is part of a drive by the company to develop its offering in international markets.

In his new role, Morris will report to Tim Childe, head of the Jersey office and head of international, and will focus on the fixed interest markets as well as on international activities, the firm said in a statement.

Morris has over 15 years’ experience within investment banking and portfolio management. He joins Quilter Cheviot from Smith and Williamson International where he was a director of investment management. He also worked at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management as a senior investment manager.

“The appointment of Lee will help strengthen what is an already an exceptionally robust team here in Jersey and help us to grow our client base,” said Childe.

The Jersey team of Quilter Cheviot manages assets on behalf of private clients, trusts and professional intermediaries in the Channel Islands, the UK and Dubai.