James Russell has been named by ZEDRA as the organisation’s new managing director for its Hong Kong operations.
This significant move underlines the company’s ongoing pursuit of quality in trust and corporate services, with a continued emphasis on providing superior value to its high-value clients.
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Russell is a chartered secretary with over two decades of expertise in the trust and corporate services industries. His considerable experience, along with an established record of managing and servicing high-value clients, qualifies him as a valuable member of ZEDRA’s leadership team.
Moreover, Russell has proven throughout his career to have a unique capacity to unite teams, promoting a cooperative and upbeat corporate culture that boosts output and customer satisfaction. In addition to facilitating the successful delivery of complicated services, his people-oriented leadership approach has made a substantial contribution to the expansion and improvement of the teams he has headed.
In his role as managing director, Russell will be in charge of ZEDRA’s strategic direction in Hong Kong, making sure the business keeps up its stellar service record while adapting to the changing needs of its clients.
As executive director in Hong Kong, John Ashwood, Russells’ predecessor continues to play a crucial role in the leadership group, supporting market strategy and commercial development while maintaining tight ties with important clients and intermediaries.
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By GlobalDataZEDRA’s CEO Ivo Hemelraad stated: “We are excited to welcome James to lead our Hong Kong operations. His deep industry knowledge, coupled with his passion for people and commitment to cultivating a positive work environment, will be instrumental in furthering our mission to deliver unparalleled service to our clients in Hong Kong as well as those located throughout Asia and around the world.”
Russell added: “I have received a warm welcome from everyone at ZEDRA and am excited to make a positive contribution to the success of its operations in Hong Kong, working with a fantastic team and assisting clients throughout Asia and beyond.”
