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
- Interim Receivership Orders Cross Undertaking Requirement Clarified 20 May 2022
- Business Plus - Commercial Law Survey 2022 19 May 2022
- Claims Involving Cayman Islands Exempted Limited Partnerships 19 May 2022
- Privy Council Decision on Directors Duties and Concurrent Findings of Fact 18 May 2022
- The Regulatory 15/15: May 2022 13 May 2022
NEWS & DEALS
- Maples Group Welcomes 13 New Associates to its Irish Law Firm 20 May 2022
- Maples Advises Biohaven in Largest Take-Private Transaction in BVI 19 May 2022
- Maples Group Achieves ISO 27001 Certification 28 April 2022
- Maples Group Recognised for Excellence in Europe 26 April 2022
- Maples Group Supports Faros VCC 25 April 2022