Charles Carmignac runs the Fondation Carmignac, a foundation granting the annual Carmignac Photojournalism Award and offering exhibitions at the Villa Carmignac on the island of Porquerolles. Charles has launched numerous initiatives in the fields of journalism, communication and the arts after studying at ESCP Business School and Sciences Politiques Paris.

Amaury Carmignac is a mechatronics engineer who supports companies in France, China and the US with design and manufacturing – mainly in the E-bike and auto sectors. He has a degree in engineering design from the University of Bristol.

These nominations follow six director appointments in 2024, including a number of investment industry veterans and members of the general management. As a result, the total number of board directors will be 14, comprising four internal members and 10 non-executive directors. Of the 14 directors, four will be members of the Carmignac family, with Charles and Amaury joining Edouard Carmignac and Maxime Carmignac (both executive directors).

“When founding Carmignac in 1989, core principles were that the firm is independent, family and employee-owned, to ensure decisions are made based on long-term convictions with a permanent alignment of interest with our clients,” Edouard Carmignac said. “By strengthening the family presence on the board we are reinforcing our commitment to these principles, as well as benefiting from the perspectives and experience of Charles and Amaury. I believe the board is now well balanced and composed to support Carmignac’s growth strategy.”

Collyer Bristow
Law firm has appointed Nick Mann, a prominent residential property lawyer, as partner with immediate effect.

Formerly at Seddons GSC, Mann (main picture) brings more than 15 years’ experience in residential property to Collyer Bristow’s private client real estate team, led by Janet Armstrong-Fox. The team provides both residential and commercial property services to a wide range of typically high net worth individual and families based in the UK or overseas.

“His focus and knowledge of the market aligns perfectly with that of our private client real estate team, and his abundant experience adds significant weight to Collyer Bristow’s broader private wealth services,” Armstrong-Fox said.

Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) SA
[tag|Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) SA|]Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) SA, with branches in Paris, London and Madrid, has appointed Carlo Thill (pictured below) as a new member of its board of directors, effective 19 March 2025.

Carlo Thill

Thill, who has over 40 years of experience in the Luxembourg financial sector, has held numerous administrative and management positions at renowned financial institutions, including BGL BNP Paribas. His in-depth expertise in strategy, risk management and financial planning will bring significant added value to the strategic direction of Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) SA.

“We are delighted to welcome Carlo Thill to our board of directors,” Nicolas Mirabaud, managing partner and chairman of the board of directors of Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) SA, said. “His exemplary track record and strategic vision will be key assets in supporting the growth and ambitions of Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) SA in the years to come.”

The group said that this appointment illustrates its “ambition to continue positioning itself as a leading private bank in Luxembourg and in Europe, drawing on top talent and enhanced governance aligned with best practices in the banking industry.”

Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) SA’s board of directors now consists of five members: Nicolas Mirabaud (chairman), Patrick Hauri, Sarah Khabirpour, Julien Meylan and Carlo Thill.

VG
Jersey-headquartered , a provider of private wealth, funds and corporate services, has made additions to its executive team and board to support its expansion and accelerate growth.

Stuart Layzell has been appointed chairman. He has gained extensive experience from CEO and CFO roles with a range of private equity-backed businesses, including Tilney Bestinvest (now Evelyn) and Ocorian. He serves as chair with innovative and ambitious private equity-backed businesses across a range of sectors and is an industry advisor to a range of leading private equity firms in the US and Europe.

Andy Gray, who is joining as chief financial officer, will concentrate on VG’s strategic and commercial performance. In his previous role as CFO at Belasko he was instrumental in driving a sustained period of growth and expanding into new jurisdictions. Gray, who has served in senior executive roles at Jersey-based companies, has more than 25 years’ experience in the financial services sector.

Alan Brown, who will also join the board as a non-executive director, has diverse leadership and transformation expertise from his tenure at global blue-chip firms, including Unilever, Rentokil, and Vistra where he was group CEO between 2019 and 2022.