Scott Somerville
OVERVIEW
Scott has technical and management oversight responsibilities for the fiduciary, fund, regulatory and compliance, and entity formation and management businesses of the Maples Group. As a member of the executive committee, he supports the development and execution of the organisation's global strategy. In this capacity, Scott has played a pivotal role in the expansion of the business, both from a jurisdictional and business line perspective. Given his extensive experience in the financial services industry and in dealing with regulatory bodies globally, Scott also serves as a non-executive director to a limited number of hedge funds, private equity funds and other investment vehicles. In 2014, Scott was inducted into Global Custodian's "Legends" Hall of Fame which honours the individuals who have shaped the securities services industry.
BACKGROUND
Scott relocated from Canada to the Cayman Islands in 1996 and has worked in the financial services industry since that time. He joined the Maples Group as Head of Investment Funds before he was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2010. He previously worked for CIBC Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) Limited. He began his career with KPMG in Canada and the Cayman Islands. Scott is a British, Canadian and Caymanian citizen and resides permanently in the Cayman Islands.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
Member of the Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants
Member of the Cayman Islands Directors Association
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Fiduciary Services
Fund Services
Regulatory & Compliance
Entity Formation & Management Services
Specialty Services
EDUCATION
Canadian Securities Course, 1994
Carleton University, Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), 1993
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KNOWLEDGE
- The Secure Tenancy Affordable Rental (STAR) Scheme 07 May 2024
- Cayman Islands Update: AML Amendment Regulations 2024 03 May 2024
- The Corporate Transparency Act US CLO Co Issuers and Issuer Subsidiaries 30 April 2024
- AI: Risk and Regulatory Considerations for Irish Regulated Firms 29 April 2024
- Funds and Investment Management Update Ireland and Luxembourg Q1 2024 25 April 2024
NEWS & DEALS
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- Maples Group Hires Yann Hilpert, Growing its Luxembourg Asset Finance, Fund Finance, Securitisation and Capital Markets Capabilities 02 May 2024
- Maples Group's Global Asset Finance Team Recognised Again on Aviation Finance Deals of the Year 02 May 2024
- Maples Group Receives Continued Recognition for Information Security Management with ISO 27001 Certification 01 May 2024
- 58 Maples Group Lawyers and 16 Practice Groups Recognised in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Guide 29 April 2024