Meet the Team

Director

Michael Halsey has 20 years of experience in financial services industry and a broad background in private banking, working with ultra-high net worth clients in a number of offshore jurisdictions, including Jersey, Barbados and Cayman. He provides dedicated, personalized service in administering complex structures using private trust companies, STAR, charitable and inheritance trusts.

Previously, Michael was director of CIBC Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) Limited, where his duties included oversight of corporate structures and investment offerings.

He is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, a qualified Financial Planner and a member of the CityWealth Leaders list.

Director

Jan Neveril has 20 years of experience in financial services industry and a broad background in investment funds, structured finance, banking and insurance industries, working in the Cayman Islands, United Kingdom and Europe. He provides dedicated, personalized service in administering complex investment fund, structured finance and insurance structures.

Previously, Jan was a Senior Vice President of a financial services firm affiliated with “offshore magic circle” law firm, where his duties included oversight of several service offerings. Prior to that he held positions with a “big 4” audit firm in the Cayman Islands, London and Prague in their audit, advisory and regulatory services teams.

He is a CFA® charter holder and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Director

Robin Garnham has over 25 years of experience in the fiduciary and corporate management industry, working in Jersey, Channel Islands and the Cayman Islands. He also has a considerable knowledge in offshore fund management having held several positions with Gartmore Fund Managers International Limited in Jersey, where he managed a number of currency funds and held positions covering trading in equity and specialised funds.

Previously, Robin was a Director of Cayman Trust Limited, held positions with Appleby Trust (Cayman) Limited, Ansbacher (Cayman) Limited and Royal Bank of Canada Trust Company (Cayman) Limited.

He is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (“TEP”), the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (“ACIS”) and is a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (“MAAT”).

Compliance Officer / MLRO

Sean Harrington has over 25 years of experience and plays a key role in helping Compass comply with its regulatory requirements.

Previously, Sean was responsible for the supervision of regulatory and operational compliance at CIBC Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) Limited. This included supervision of CIBC’s Bahamas and Barbados office and branches. Prior to CIBC, he worked at Fortis Prime Fund Solutions (Cayman) Limited and the Bank of America (Cayman) Limited. Sean also served as a detective in the Cayman Islands Commercial Crime Branch and Financial Reporting Authority, where his duties included investigating fraud and money laundering.

He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Liverpool and is a Fellow of the International Compliance Association. He is also an ACAMS certified anti-money laundering specialist.