People

Welcome to our People, the heartbeat of our organisation. Our team is the driving force behind every success, embodying our values (Integrity – Ingenuity – Teamwork – Respect – Loyalty) and bringing passion and expertise to everything we do. Get to know the faces shaping our future – they are the essence of our identity and the key to our ongoing excellence.

With a background spanning more than three decades in accounting, audit, risk and compliance, as well as expertise in trusts and funds, James has contributed significantly to the financial services sector across major hubs such as the UK, BVI, Jersey, and Luxembourg. His crucial role extends to driving the continual progress of the business, overseeing essential operational projects, and bolstering our sustained organic expansion. James’ dedication extends to fostering a strong sense of passion for both the team he works with and the clients the business serves. James is a UK qualified Fellow Chartered and Certified Accountant (FCCA) and holds the ICA International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering – Int.Dip(AML).

James Pledger
Chief Operating Officer

Tom has spent the majority of his now more than 20-year finance industry career in Employee Incentives, primarily in the provision of trusteeship and administration services to a broad cross-section of clients, from multinational and FTSE 100 companies to small private companies. Tom is responsible for the Employee Incentives Team at Fiduchi, following leadership roles at a large, listed financial services provider and, more recently, a law firm affiliated trust company. He is also a member of the Fiduchi Board of Directors.

Tom Hicks
Director - Employee Incentives
Mark joined the Employee Incentives team at Fiduchi in 2021, having spent over 30 years working for financial institutions in the city of London. He joined the city just before the stock market went through its deregulation, known as the ‘Big Bang’. The majority of his career was spent at JPMorgan Cazenove, working in several roles, including Pension Fund administration, Trading and Corporate Finance. In 2014 Equiniti acquired the Corporate Dealing team from JPMorgan, and Mark was appointed Managing Director and joined the leadership team within the financial services business.
Mark Vanderpump
Director - Fiduchi Trustees (UK) Limited

Hui is a key member of Fiduchi’s Private Client team and brings extensive expertise in handling intricate structures for succession planning and philanthropic solutions tailored for ultra-high net worth individuals. A member of the Chartered Governance Institute, she holds a BA (Hons) degree in Language, Communication, and Information Technology. Proficient in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese, Hui possesses language skills that enhance her professional capabilities.

Hui Zhao
Associate Director – Private Client

Martin is a member of the Institute of Chartered  Institute of Taxation in the UK with over 25 years’ experience in Financial Services. His work includes the tax efficient structuring of employee remuneration including share plans, pension plans, bonus and “flex” plans, expatriate tax planning and compliance services, and advising on PAYE/NIC compliance.

Martin Benson
Director - Fiduchi Trustees (UK) Limited

With over 25 years in Financial Services, David, a founding director and CEO of Fiduchi, ensures exceptional service for clients. Under his leadership, Fiduchi has grown to over 40 professionals with offices in London and Dubai. David mentors the team, emphasizing the Fiduchi ethos of an inspiring, independent, and trusted service. He advocates for technological advancements while preserving the personal touch that defines Fiduchi’s success in the ever-changing business landscape.

David is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.

David Hopkins
Chief Executive Officer

Terry has been with Fiduchi since early 2014 and has been instrumental in the growth of our corporate and real estate business; using his expertise in the full breadth of trust and corporate structures available in Jersey to expand the suite of solutions available to our clients.

Terry Northcott
Director - Corporate
Karen has over 30 years in the finance industry and is responsible for the Private Client and Family Office teams.  Karen started her career at PwC working with high net wealth Private Clients, and Corporate Clients. Karen then moved to a Swiss bank owned trust company dealing with their family office and private clients, and prior to joining Fiduchi, at a global independent trust company.
Karen Eeles
Client Director – Private Client & Family Office

Jane joined Fiduchi’s Private Client Team in May 2021, having worked in the finance industry for over 25 years in Jersey and the British Virgin Islands. Jane is an Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute) and is also STEP qualified.

Jane Unwin
Associate Director - Private Client

Simon’s career was initially military and legal, before moving on to gain extensive Risk, Compliance and Corporate Governance experience Globally at Board level within independently owned, private equity backed, and bank owned companies. He brings more than 20 years of financial services experience as a senior practitioner, his roles have included acting as a Director and Key Person and overseeing multi-jurisdictional Group Risk, Compliance and Legal functions with responsibility for Compliance and Governance standards maintained within various firms.

Simon Harman
Chief Risk Officer

Christopher is the Regional Director – Middle East at Fiduchi, overseeing Fiduchi Limited (DMCC Branch) and the representative office in Dubai. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry in the Middle East and Europe, primarily with Standard Chartered Bank, Christopher focuses on private client business. Since 2018, he has led Fiduchi’s Middle East operations, establishing the Dubai office in 2019. His expertise spans offshore trust and corporate services, serving financial institutions, corporates, government entities, and high net worth families. Christopher holds a BA in history and a Diploma in political science, and he is a Chartered Member (MCSI) of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, as well as a qualified Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP) of STEP.

Christopher Dungan
Director - Middle East
Hannah joined Fiduchi in  January 2022 having worked in the Finance Industry for over 14 years and, has completed her STEP Diploma and funds qualifications in that time. Hannah has experience in the funds, family office and luxury asset space, specialising in the effective structuring and administration of yachts and aircraft.
Hannah Tully
Associate Director - Marine & Aviation

In 2011, Philip joined Fiduchi to contribute to the formation of their Family Office team. Philip, who holds qualifications from STEP and IAC, brings over 25 years of expertise in the private client trust industry, having worked in the Cayman Islands, Geneva, and Jersey. His specialised focus lies in managing intricate, multi-jurisdictional fiduciary structures for High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs). This encompasses handling structures for both opulent family assets and more conventional asset classes.

Philip Robinson
Associate Director - Family Office