First Names Group has promoted Andrew De La Haye to deputy managing director of its Jersey trust business, effective immediately.

De La Haye previously worked as client services director at the group for two years.
 
He joined the business following the acquisition of Seymour Trust in 2014 where he held the position of managing director.
 
De La Haye says: “First Names Group has achieved phenomenal growth over the past few years and I am really looking forward to supporting Ben with the day-to-day management of the business. I am constantly impressed by our ‘First Names’ for their dedication and passion for delivering superior client service.”  
 
Ben Newman, managing director of First Names (Jersey) Limited, says: “As a business we have experienced a period of significant expansion over the last few years however, we remain true to our unique culture and are committed to investing in the people, systems and processes needed to support our strategic objectives. I am sure Andrew and I will make a great team and I'm looking forward to working closely with him as we take the business forward.”