Who we are
Our personnel in Guernsey and Malta are highly qualified members of their respective professions with professional qualifications and specialist experience in many areas of compliance, risk management, governance and business advisory.
This broad spectrum of professional skills and expertise enables us to provide an extensive multi-disciplinary service.
Joint Chair
Joint Chair
Wayne is the co-founder of Aspida Group and has over 35 years’ experience of business leadership in banking and investment administration services.
In 1998 this experience was to prove crucial for the CIBC where, as Director of Offshore Investment Services, Global Private Banking & Trust Division, his main priority was the restructuring and delivery of its investment management services outside of North America.
With a strong values base, practical pragmatic approach, Wayne assists families, individuals and institutions in developing wealth management and wider strategies and appropriate structures to ensure they meet their objectives in the most effective manner.
At the same time as successfully building his career and business Wayne has been a passionate supporter of philanthropy and volunteering, especially in the support and development of young people. He was at the centre of the strategic leadership of the Scout Movement in the UK culminating in his appointment in 2009 as the Movement’s first UK Chief Commissioner. On retiring from these posts in September 2016 he was appointed a Vice President of the Movement. In addition, Wayne has been influential in wider community and youth issues, currently chairing The Diana Award, the Association of Guernsey Charities and a trustee of Young Enterprise whilst also serving as a trustee of a number of local charitable organisations.
A highly regarded inspirational corporate and community leader and philanthropist, Wayne’s significant contributions to the community were recognised in the 2017 Birthday Honours when he was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE).
Joint Chair
Joint Chair
Peter is the Joint Chair and co-founder of Aspida Group. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales and member of the Institute of Directors. He has a diverse background in senior management across the finance industry and has been managing director of a fund and fiduciary administration business, director and deputy branch manager of a bank, chief risk officer, compliance officer and MLRO.
He has strong understanding on running regulated businesses and deep knowledge of regulatory matters. He is an advocate for technology and has led the introduction in technology, particularly the use of Regtech and AI; tools used in Aspida and by our clients. His broad experience is often used by clients to assess their strategic needs or obtain pragmatic advice, especially in the areas of governance, risk and compliance.
Peter is an active participant in the finance industry and has sat on numerous industry bodies, government boards and regulator project groups. He is a non-executive director on numerous boards including non-executive chair and director roles in the banking, fund and fiduciary sectors. His board and advisory positions led him to co-founding the Finance Sector Non-Executive Director Forum to assist directors and prospect directors in the finance industry.
Head of Business Advisory
Head of Business Advisory
Kevin leads the Aspida Advisory business which includes the Governance, Risk and Compliance teams. His experience includes as Managing Director of a local fund administration business where he was responsible for the overall business strategy, operations and budget and leading the successful sale of the business.
Kevin has held a number of other prescribed positions during his career including MLRO, Nominated Officer and Authorised Insurance Representative.
He has served on a number of multi-jurisdictional client boards including managers, GPs and funds. Specifically, in Guernsey these have included open-ended Class A, B, Q and PIFs and similarly for closed-ended funds including both Authorised and Registered. He has also had experience and direct involvement with private and professional fund structures in Cayman and the BVI and also UCITS in Malta.
Group Operations Director
Head of Regulatory Services
Head of Regulatory Services
Rob has previously worked as a lawyer and is a member of the International Compliance Association and the Guernsey International Legal Association.
His finance career started over 25 years ago and has experience in fiduciary services covering all aspects of trust and company administration.
As a lawyer he advised leading financial institutions, corporations, professional firms and individuals on all aspects of Guernsey and Jersey Law.
Having left the legal profession he has been involved in government and industry which includes four years as a States of Guernsey Deputy.
He has more recently held positions as Compliance Officer and MLRO and now heads up the Regulatory Services team.
Head of Risk & Assurance
Head of Risk & Assurance
Renaut is our Risk Technical Executive supporting Aspida’s risk management frameworks.
He keeps us informed of risk developments and is advancing the risk aspects of our GRC operating platform for our clients.
Renaut is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants with experience in audit, accounting, financial services and risk management across a number of jurisdictions. He has had previous involvement with industry forums including Guernsey Investment Fund Association’s (“GIFA”) and Guernsey Association of Compliance Officers (“GACO”).
Over the last 30 years Renaut has specialised in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, holding management roles that include Director, Company Secretary, Compliance Officer, and MLRO.
More recently Renaut was Group Director of Risk Management at an international stock exchange listed firm.
Group Head of Finance
Group Head of Finance
Rob joins us with considerable experience as a qualified accountant in Guernsey’s financial services sector and of working as an IT consultant implementing ERP software in the UK and Europe, he is a much welcome member of the Aspida team.
Rob has responsibility for Aspida’s financial activities across the Group and its Clients and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He also holds the Institute of Directors Diploma in Company Direction.
Senior Compliance Consultant
Senior Compliance Consultant
Sally has over 35 years’ experience in the financial services sector in Guernsey, with a focus on the fiduciary sector, providing complex trust and company services to UHNWI and Family Offices, emanating from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
That experience provided a strong foundation for a move into the Compliance sector where Sally has spent 15 years, delivering pro-active and supportive compliance testing, advice and oversight to fiduciary and banking licensees. During that time, Sally has held a number of prescribed positions including Compliance Officer and MLRO.
In addition to Compliance, AML/CFT, Sally has a strong interest in Data Protection, providing licensees with advice, guidance and practical solutions.
Sally holds the ICA AML Diploma and is an IBITG qualified Data Practitioner.
Compliance Consultant
Compliance Consultant
Blainé was part of the ‘first intake’ to the Aspida Trainee Development Programme.
She has successfully completed the ICA International Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance, the ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance, and gained a Merit in the ICA Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering.
During her time with Aspida, Blainé has been involved in the completion of client Compliance Monitoring Programmes, Business Risk Assessments, and Client Risk Assessments, along with several secondments within the Banking, Fiduciary, and POI sectors.
Blainé now manages the Trainee Development Programme and oversees the completion of client work within the Advisory team, with a particular focus on client Compliance Monitoring Programmes and Client Risk Assessments.
Compliance Consultant
Compliance Consultant
Dan was a part of the ‘first intake’ to the Aspida Trainee Development Programme.
He has successfully completed the ICA International Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance, the ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance, and gained a Merit for the ICA Diploma in AML.
During his time with Aspida, Dan has been involved in the completion of client Compliance Monitoring Programmes, Business Risk Assessments, and Client Risk Assessments, along with several secondments within the Banking, Fiduciary, and POI sectors.
Having successfully managed several remediation projects, Dan now manages the Trainee Development Programme and oversees the completion of client work within the Advisory team, with a particular focus on client Compliance Monitoring Programmes and Client Risk Assessments.
Compliance Consultant
Compliance Consultant
Alex joined the Aspida Trainee Development Programme during its third intake.
After finishing his A-Levels at Elizabeth College, Alex obtained his International Coaching Diploma in Fencing from Testnevelési Egyetemen (Sports University of Budapest). He then spent 5 years coaching fencing and coaching Guernsey fencers at international & domestic competitions.
He has successfully passed the ICA Certificate in Compliance and the ICA Advanced Certificate in Governance, Risk and Compliance. Throughout his time at Aspida, Alex has contributed to a variety of testing as part of client Compliance Monitoring Programmes and Client Risk Assessments.
More recently, Alex has been seconded to several licensees within the Fiduciary and POI sectors and has completed his ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance.
Governance Consultant
Governance Consultant
Carrie specialises in corporate governance and project management. Having achieved the International Compliance Association (ICA) Diploma and holding the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification, she delivers a principled and detail‑driven approach to strengthening governance frameworks and promoting compliance with industry standards.
Before transitioning into the corporate sector, Carrie worked as a Health Care Professions Council regulated healthcare provider, where she developed a deep commitment to ethical practice and accountability. Her diverse background also includes working within the public service and providing project and report support for the charitable sector, contributing to research and policy development on key community issues. In addition, she has held a voluntary governance role as an advisor to the Executive Committee of Girlguiding Guernsey, supporting youth empowerment and non-profit oversight.
Carrie’s multidisciplinary experience and values-driven mindset make her a valuable contributor with a commitment to integrity, transparency, and responsible governance.
Compliance Consultant
Compliance Consultant
Alex joined the Aspida Trainee Development Programme during its fourth intake.
He has successfully passed the ICA Certificate in Compliance and gained a merit for the ICA Advanced Certificate in Governance, Risk and Compliance.
Throughout his time at Aspida, Alex has contributed to a variety of testing as part of client Compliance Monitoring Programmes and Client Risk Assessments. More recently, Alex has been seconded to several licensees within the Fiduciary and POI sectors and has completed the ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance.
Senior Compliance Associate
Compliance Associate
James joined the Aspida Trainee Development Programme during its fifth intake.
He has successfully passed the ICA Certificate in Compliance and gained a merit for the ICA Advanced Certificate in Governance, Risk and Compliance.
During his time at Aspida he has completed a range of testing across a wide variety of clients in various sectors as part of Compliance Monitoring Programmes, whilst also completing Client Risk Assessments, and carrying out regular sanction screening. Most recently, he has helped assist to prepare board and committee reports for clients and started studying towards the ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance.
Executive Director
Executive Director
Adriana attained a Bachelors in Law in 2007 from the University of Malta. She later attained a Doctorate of Laws from the same University in 2010 and holds a warrant to practice as a lawyer in the courts of Malta. Adriana has also obtained a Masters in Financial Services in 2016.
Adriana has over 11 years’ experience in financial services and 9 years’ experience in Compliance across a range of industries. Adriana’s career in compliance started when she joined Aspida as a Compliance Services Executive. Adriana built her knowledge in compliance by drafting compliance procedures manuals, AML/CFT manuals, compliance monitoring programmes, regulatory calendars, checklists, internal policies, conducting compliance and AML training, drafting compliance reports etc. Adriana also assisted a number of clients during regulatory on-site visits.
Adriana carries out research on legal and regulatory matters and assists client to attain compliance with such changes.
Adriana a fellow member of the Malta Association of Compliance Officers and holds compliance officer appointments on a number of licensed entities including; trustees, fund administrators, company service providers, investment firms, UCITS Funds, de-minimis fund managers etc.
Senior Compliance Services Executive
Senior Compliance Services Executive
Michael joined the Aspida-Malta team in March 2023 and is a law graduate of the University of Malta, having obtained his Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree in 2012. In 2013, Michael further specialised with a Master’s degree (LL.M) in External Relations of the EU & International Human Rights Law from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium (KU Leuven). He also holds a warrant of a lawyer authorising him to practice in the law courts of Malta, which he also obtained in 2013.
Michael has over 12 years’ experience in the financial services sector, having worked at the MFSA (2014-2017) and DW&P Services Limited (2017-2023) - a prominent local Company Service Provider.
He has also acted as company secretary, compliance officer and MLRO for various industry players ranging from VFA Exchange/s to Company Service Provider/s. Michael has developed extensive expertise in compliance through the drafting of AML/CFT manuals, the formulation of risk assessments, the preparation of risk management reports, checklists and internal policies, the delivery of compliance and AML/CFT training, and the production of formal compliance reports.
He currently serves as Compliance and Risk Manager to several Company Service Providers (CSPs), where he provides ongoing regulatory oversight and strategic guidance in line with applicable MFSA and FIAU requirements. In this capacity, Michael is particularly recognised for his ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into practical, operationally effective control environments, ensuring that compliance obligations are not only documented but demonstrably implemented and evidenced. He adopts a structured, evidence-based approach to compliance, with a strong focus on governance, audit readiness, and the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. His work is characterised by clear, pragmatic judgement, enabling him to balance regulatory expectations with commercial realities, while supporting Boards and senior management in discharging their oversight responsibilities effectively.
Michael also obtained his CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) qualification in November 2020.
Head of Regulatory Services
Head of Regulatory Services
Rob has previously worked as a lawyer and is a member of the International Compliance Association and the Guernsey International Legal Association.
His finance career started over 25 years ago and has experience in fiduciary services covering all aspects of trust and company administration.
As a lawyer he advised leading financial institutions, corporations, professional firms and individuals on all aspects of Guernsey and Jersey Law.
Having left the legal profession he has been involved in government and industry which includes four years as a States of Guernsey Deputy.
He has more recently held positions as Compliance Officer and MLRO and now heads up the Regulatory Services team.
Joint Chair
Joint Chair
Wayne is the co-founder of Aspida Group and has over 35 years’ experience of business leadership in banking and investment administration services.
In 1998 this experience was to prove crucial for the CIBC where, as Director of Offshore Investment Services, Global Private Banking & Trust Division, his main priority was the restructuring and delivery of its investment management services outside of North America.
With a strong values base, practical pragmatic approach, Wayne assists families, individuals and institutions in developing wealth management and wider strategies and appropriate structures to ensure they meet their objectives in the most effective manner.
At the same time as successfully building his career and business Wayne has been a passionate supporter of philanthropy and volunteering, especially in the support and development of young people. He was at the centre of the strategic leadership of the Scout Movement in the UK culminating in his appointment in 2009 as the Movement’s first UK Chief Commissioner. On retiring from these posts in September 2016 he was appointed a Vice President of the Movement. In addition, Wayne has been influential in wider community and youth issues, currently chairing The Diana Award, the Association of Guernsey Charities and a trustee of Young Enterprise whilst also serving as a trustee of a number of local charitable organisations.
A highly regarded inspirational corporate and community leader and philanthropist, Wayne’s significant contributions to the community were recognised in the 2017 Birthday Honours when he was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE).
Head of Business Advisory
Head of Business Advisory
Kevin leads the Aspida Advisory business which includes the Governance, Risk and Compliance teams. His experience includes as Managing Director of a local fund administration business where he was responsible for the overall business strategy, operations and budget and leading the successful sale of the business.
Kevin has held a number of other prescribed positions during his career including MLRO, Nominated Officer and Authorised Insurance Representative.
He has served on a number of multi-jurisdictional client boards including managers, GPs and funds. Specifically, in Guernsey these have included open-ended Class A, B, Q and PIFs and similarly for closed-ended funds including both Authorised and Registered. He has also had experience and direct involvement with private and professional fund structures in Cayman and the BVI and also UCITS in Malta.
Compliance Support Officer
Head of Business Advisory
Kevin leads the Aspida Advisory business which includes the Governance, Risk and Compliance teams. His experience includes as Managing Director of a local fund administration business where he was responsible for the overall business strategy, operations and budget and leading the successful sale of the business.
Kevin has held a number of other prescribed positions during his career including MLRO, Nominated Officer and Authorised Insurance Representative.
He has served on a number of multi-jurisdictional client boards including managers, GPs and funds. Specifically, in Guernsey these have included open-ended Class A, B, Q and PIFs and similarly for closed-ended funds including both Authorised and Registered. He has also had experience and direct involvement with private and professional fund structures in Cayman and the BVI and also UCITS in Malta.
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