Formerly vice president of Deutsche Bank’s transaction management group – Asia, Mr Connell brings “significant expertise” in corporate trusteeship and experience as a lawyer to the role.
Equity Trustees executive general manager of corporate trustee services Harvey Kalman said Mr Connell will be an “important addition” to the team.
“We will be rounding out our services to include Debenture/Note Trusteeship, Security Trusteeship, Escrow Agency, Property and Special Custody, as well as other CTS and bespoke corporate trust transactions,” Mr Kalman said.
“Importantly, this appointment signals our commitment to growing our presence in Sydney. We are already leaders in the responsible entity service area, and James brings added expertise, drive and commitment to the corporate trustee services team to grow our corporate trustee service area and strengthen our market position.”
Mr Connell will commence in his new role on 8 May.
