Quinton announce key appointment to Board

Local fiduciary and corporate services provider, Quinton Trust (Malta) Limited, has announced the appointment of Joanne Fenech to its Board of Directors at its office based in SmartCity Malta.

Ms Fenech joins Quinton as Client Services Director and will play an integral part in Quinton’s ongoing plans to strengthen its Malta office. She will responsible for leading the Malta team in the development of its client relationships and new business opportunities and as an accredited agent with Identity Malta, will be key in the business’ strategy to further promote its Residence and Citizenship services, in particular the Malta Individual Investor Programme.

Ms Fenech has over 15 years’ experience working in the financial services industry, primarily in the provision of fiduciary and corporate services and is approved by the Malta Financial Services Authority to act as a Director in this regulated business environment. Prior to joining Quinton, she had a number of roles in the CSP sector including Corporate Services and Business Development Executive at a leading international accountancy firm, and most recently Director of an international corporate services provider, where she was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business, from human resources matters to compliance and regulatory aspects, to business development and the management of a team of nine members.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Fenech said: “I am excited to be joining such a new and dynamic business which is home to a team of highly proactive, experienced and professional individuals. Quinton offers a comprehensive range of corporate and trust solutions to high net worth clients and I am looking forward to building on its existing success.

“Malta has experienced significant growth over the last five years and continues to do so. It has a lot to offer and is home to a prospering financial services sector, which for service providers like ourselves is a great opportunity, as it affords us the ability to develop new innovative solutions and to continually grow our service proposition. This together with Quinton’s strong relationships with professional bodies and intermediaries in the local market and further afield, puts us in a very positive place. I am excited to see what lies ahead for the business.”

Ms Fenech holds an MSc in Management from the University of Chester and a Diploma in Financial Services Operations and Compliance from the London School of Economics. She is a member of the Malta Institute of Management and a member of the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners. She also lectures on Human Resources Management, Marketing, eBusiness and Managing Organisations.

Managing Director Adrian Sacco said: “We are delighted to welcome Joanne to the Quinton team. Her comprehensive understanding of the financial services environment will without doubt be a valuable addition to the business as well as our ongoing growth strategy. With so much in the pipeline, Joanne joins the business at an exciting time and will play a key role in our plans to drive the business forward both in Malta and further afield.”

As an independent, privatelyowned professional services firm, Quinton offers bespoke fiduciary and corporate services to high net worth individuals, families and corporate clients. Quinton offers a range of innovative solutions for effective tax planning and mitigation of liabilities for individuals, companies and trustees.

Joanne Fenech