Richard Saunders

Richard Saunders was appointed Managing Director, Channel Islands in July 2018, taking on responsibility for Butterfield’s Jersey operations in addition to his role as Managing Director, Butterfield Bank (Guernsey) Limited, a position he has held since 2015. Mr. Saunders joined Butterfield in 2000 as Head of the Guernsey investment management business and was later promoted to Head of European Asset Management, with responsibility for discretionary management for private client portfolios, and a member of the Bank’s Asset Management Executive Committee, which sets the strategic direction of Butterfield’s investment operations globally. Mr. Saunders’ prior experience includes seven years with RBC dealing with private client investments. He is a Chartered Member of the London-based Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (“CISI”) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Sports Science from Loughborough University.