Investor services group – IQ-EQ – has announced the appointment of Mirek Gruna will fill the new firm’s new position of chief commercial officer, based in Jersey.
Gruna will be responsible for developing and implementing IQ-EQ’s key growth strategy for Jersey – a jurisdiction of importance within private wealth, fund and corporate services. He will also partake in business development and service segment initiatives across the broader group.
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Commenting on his appointment, Gruna said: “I am excited to join the IQ-EQ team and take an active role in growing its business in Jersey. IQ-EQ has an excellent reputation in the Channel Islands and beyond, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to further build upon that strong reputation and support achievement of the group’s ambitious global growth strategy.”
Boasting two postgraduate Law degrees, alongside an International Diploma in Compliance, Gruna has over fifteen years of experience in financial services, with a focus on collaboration with institutional investors in the implementation of governance structures for international investments.
Gruna benefits from an existing knowledge of Jersey, having previously taken on the role of managing director for an independent trustee and corporate administration firm, where he was responsible for growing and delivering corporate, funds and private wealth services in Jersey, Cayman, UK, and Abu Dhabi.
He has also acted as a director on the boards of a number of entities owned by listed companies and sovereign wealth funds, whilst being an active member of the International Compliance Association and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
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By GlobalDataThis hire forms part of IQ-EQ’s attempts to boost its global and regional commercial strategy. Referring to the firm’s ambitions, Ben Newman, managing director of IQ-EQ added: “It’s an exciting time to join IQ-EQ as we continue to bolster our service offering both locally and globally.
“Jersey stands tall as a world-leading international financial centre and I am delighted to welcome Mirek on board as we seek to further grow our business in the jurisdiction and expand our worldwide client base. I look forward to working with him and benefitting from his considerable expertise.”
IQ-EQ enjoyed impressive growth across the last 12 months, with the launch of family office services alongside the acquisition of US-based Blue River, French Conseil Expertise & Synthese and Constellation Advisors, also based in North America.
