The people
delivering results

Edward joined the leadership team of Belasko in 2023, having been closely involved in the business since 2020 as an Investor and Client.

He has more than 19 years of experience within Private Equity, Private Credit and Real Estate in a range of leadership roles across investment and operations.

He joins with an extensive track record in building high performing teams across multi-jurisdictional platforms and deploying innovative technology to address complex client requirements.

Edward is based in London and divides his time across Belasko’s strategic locations (Guernsey, Jersey, UK and Luxembourg).

Paul Nayar joined Belasko as Chief Financial & Operations Officer in January 2025, bringing over 30 years’ experience in the international finance industry.

Paul has held senior leadership roles, including Group CFO at Crestbridge Group, where he led financial strategies driving significant growth and institutional investment. His career spans roles at PwC, RBSI International, Santander and Zedra showcasing his expertise in multi-jurisdictional operations for regulated funds, private client, corporate services and private banking businesses.

Based in Jersey, Paul is passionate about fostering innovation and operational excellence to support Belasko’s growth and client service goals. Outside work, he enjoys family time, sea swimming, racketball and hiking.

Costa Barakos is Chief Operating Officer at Belasko, responsible for leading the Group’s operational strategy and supporting its ongoing expansion across core jurisdictions. Based in London, Costa oversees operational excellence, scalability, and the integration of AI and automation-led capabilities.

Costa brings more than 18 years of international experience across financial services, including senior roles in banking, asset management, and strategic transformation. He previously played a key role in the operational transformation of Hamburg Commercial Bank, a Cerberus portfolio company, and was a member of Cerberus’s Value Creation Team. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions within a global investment bank and a leading strategy consultancy, delivering large-scale change and performance-improvement programmes for financial institutions.

Mark started his career as a Chartered Accountant at Arthur Andersen and subsequently Deloitte before a 15 year career at Deutsche Bank working in Jersey, London, Mauritius, Japan and Hong Kong culminating in running the capital markets securities services business for the bank in Asia Pacific. Mark then joined Sanne plc rising to Chief Commercial Officer before joining as Chief Strategy Officer and later becoming CEO of an EdTech and media business driving its value to >$1bn with recognition in the GSV Edtech 150.

He returned to Jersey in 2023 and is a school governor, a non-executive director at Jersey Finance Limited and a volunteer listener at Samaritans.

Alex Di Santo joined Belasko in February 2026 as Group Head of Institutional, based in Jersey.

Alex brings over 20 years’ experience in private capital fund administration and senior leadership roles across the private equity space. He brings deep expertise in private equity and private debt, having worked with managers ranging from first-time funds to global platforms across multiple jurisdictions.

At Belasko, he leads the institutional commercial strategy, with responsibility for driving revenue growth, strengthening client relationships and expanding the firm’s market presence, overseeing sales, marketing and business development. Alex also serves on the Board and Executive Committee, contributing to the Group’s strategic direction.

Greg joined Belasko in 2020 and is responsible for service delivery from Luxembourg.

Greg has accumulated 18+ years’ experience within the financial services industry covering the investment, fiduciary and banking sectors, specializing in alternative asset classes (PE, VC, Real Estate and Credit). Through this period Greg has led and participated in several strategic initiatives which include business development, product establishment, regulatory change, operating model refinement and on boarding complex new business across entrepreneurial and global servicing businesses with particular focus on Channel Island, Luxembourg, Ireland and the UK markets.

Greg has a wealth of directorship experience that cover global banks, fiduciary and administration businesses, in addition to investment management companies and regulated investment vehicles in Guernsey, Luxembourg, Ireland and the UK. Greg is a member of the Institute of Directors and has served industry associations throughout his career.

Nick joined Belasko during 2020, is based in London and leads our Fund Administration service offering.

Nick has over 15 years’ experience working with private equity, credit and real estate fund structures and is passionate about delivering excellent client service through the deployment of efficient processes and the effective use of technology. He has led on the transfer of complex fund administration and accounting mandates and in the implementation of ISAE 3402 compliant fund administration operating models.

Nick qualified with PwC and has held a number of board positions for regulated and unregulated fund structures (General Partners & Managers).

Sam has over 16 years’ experience in the establishment and administration of complex structures for ultra-high-net-worth families, family offices and individuals, with extensive knowledge of structures investing in private equity, venture capital and luxury assets. An Affiliated Member of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (ICSA), Sam delivers tailored private solutions for multi-generational and multi-jurisdictional clients from around the globe, ensuring the security of assets, enabling streamlined succession planning, and facilitating investment opportunities and sustainable growth.

Sam’s expertise and contribution to the private wealth sector have been widely recognised, having twice been named as one of eprivateclient’s Top 35 Under 35 for the Channel Islands in both 2019 and 2020.

Richard joined Belasko in 2025 and is responsible for Business Development in Luxembourg.

Richard has accumulated 32+ years’ experience within the asset management industry and has held various roles covering fund administration, operations and product. Since 2019 Richard has been solely focused on commercial activity and joined us from Carne Group -one of Europes leading third party ManCos- where he led the local sales effort. At Carne Richard guided private market managers on establishing new fund vehicles in Luxembourg covering all strategies including Credit/Debt, Infrastructure and Private Equity.

Richard started his career in 1993 with Save & Prosper in Edinburgh and relocated to Luxembourg in 1998 via a secondment to their parent company Fleming Asset Management. He has held management roles with BNY and spent a decade of his career with BlackRock based both in Luxembourg and London. Richard has been active in industry associations most notably with ALFI where he both served on certain technical committees and sat on their conference advisory committee. Richard is also an active fund board director.

Hannah joined Belasko in 2023 overseeing leadership, performance and culture.

With 17 years of experience in Guernsey’s finance industry, Hannah has worked across fund administration, corporate services and company secretarial services.

Hannah is an Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute and has a keen interest in how governance interplays with all areas of business from processes to people and culture. She is passionate about the development of people and the role of women in business.

Scott joined Belasko in late 2022 and is a Director in the Jersey office working across our Funds and Fiduciary teams.

Scott has over twenty years’ experience in the offshore finance industry working across the private wealth, corporate and funds sectors. He has held senior leadership roles and board level positions for the last decade and in this capacity has been active in strategic planning, risk management, product development, business development and change management, especially the adoption of RegTech solutions to enhance client experience.

Scott’s diverse background has seen him work with UHNW individuals, their families and advisers on structures holding a variety of asset classes, supporting the business activities of private and listed corporates and working with fund managers.

Whether the client is an individual, a corporate or a fund manager Scott seeks to understand their needs and build strong, trusted relationships to enable him to work with the wider Belasko team to ensure we add value and deliver excellent client service.

Jenni Hartley joined Belasko in May 2025 as a Funds Director, based in Guernsey.

With over 20 years of experience in fund management, fiduciary services, and regulatory oversight across the Channel Islands, she brings deep expertise in structuring and administering a wide range of investment vehicles. Prior to Belasko, Jenni led the Guernsey funds practice at another administration firm, where she spearheaded the launch of the firm’s fund administration business on the island.

Katie has worked in the Guernsey finance industry for 18 years within fund administration, corporate and company secretarial services spanning across private equity, venture capital, real estate and credit.

She is an Associate of The Chartered Governance Institute and a strong advocate for best practices in governance, with a passion for mentoring emerging professionals.

John joined Belasko in January 2021 as a Director in our Luxembourg office and is responsible for central administration operations.

John has over 13 years’ investment fund industry experience in Luxembourg. He previously held the position of Director of Client Services – Private Equity at a leading fund administrator, managing several teams of accountants, corporate lawyers as well as the Investor Services team, providing central administration services to both regulated and unregulated Alternative Investment structures.

In addition to leading operational teams, John also served on the board of a limited number of CSSF regulated vehicles. John previously held the role of supervisor on the alternatives desk of a global bank. John holds a BA (hons) in Public Administration from the University of Limerick, Ireland. John is an avid music fan, and also enjoys mountain biking, cooking, and travelling with his wife and two young daughters.

Adrian joined Belasko in 2020 to Head up Group Operations and drive forward the strategic priorities of the Group.

His experience has been across listed, private equity, partnerships and family owned businesses. He is a business transformation and project specialist with over 25 years experience in senior financial services roles covering change management, business operations, financial control and information technology.

Adrian is focused on working with businesses to implement strategic change and deliver sustainable solutions. He has significant experience in system implementations, acquisitions and mergers, delivering regulatory change, transitional services agreements, business outsourcing and global procedural control changes. He uses his wealth of operational experience to work effectively with senior stakeholders, bring the best out of his peer group and empower the functional teams he directs. Adrian has a Masters in Business Administration from Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.

Sandeep joined Belasko in February 2024 to Head up Funds Operations.

In his role, he’s responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining ongoing oversight of the Group Target Operating Model to support the delivery of client services. He leads the development of policies, procedures, and the overall control governance framework to drive ISAE 3402 compliance.

An Associate Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Sandeep trained with PWC in Mumbai, and has 20+ years’ experience in financial services spanning across audit, assurance and fund administration, leading building performing teams and delivering value added services to clients and stakeholders.

In his spare time, Sandeep likes to spend time with his two boys, running for good health and practising breath work and meditation for mental well-being.

As Director at Belasko Jersey Limited, Linda plays a key role in delivering the firm’s high-touch, director-led service to an international client base.

ACCA-qualified and a full STEP member, she combines expertise across trusts, companies, and complex private wealth structures with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. Known for building long-term relationships, Linda takes time to understand each family or entrepreneur she works with, ensuring structures are managed with clarity, precision, and resilience. At Belasko, she adds value by simplifying structures, supporting succession planning, enhancing governance, and creating efficiencies.

Outside work, she enjoys exploring Jersey’s beaches and cliffs with her three daughters and volunteers as a coach at the junior triathlon club.

Philippe Paul leads Belasko’s Investor Onboarding function based in Luxembourg, bringing 19 years of experience in fund administration, investor servicing, and regulatory oversight.

With a background in International Marketing and Finance, Philippe began his career as a fund accountant before expanding his expertise across accounting, oversight, regulatory reporting, and the launch and migration of international PERE structures. He has worked with major investment servicing firms, gaining deep experience in client lifecycle management, investor acceptance, and onboarding processes.

A native of France, Philippe studied Business Administration in Paris and Hamburg. He values clear communication and client-centric service, and his approach is defined by a strong process-driven mindset, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence in investor servicing.

Outside of work, Philippe enjoys spending time with his family, classical guitar, practicing judo, attending concerts, and discovering unknown local places.

Alice joined Belasko in 2024 as Group Head of Marketing

Alice has over 10years’ experience in marketing for financial services organisations and joins the Belakso team to help strengthen their marketing endeavours, drive growth and elevate the brand in our core markets. She’s experienced when it comes to executing bespoke marketing strategies tailored to the private capital funds and financial services sectors.

Alice holds a Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma in Professional Marketing after studying English Literature at the University of Surrey.

Katie joined Belasko in a newly created role as the Head of Learning and Development.

Katie is responsible for the professional and personal development of all staff across the group. She supports the continued growth and progression of the Belasko team and champions wellbeing initiatives.

With more than 17 years of experience working within the human resources industry, Katie holds a CIPD level 3 in training practice, CIPD level 5 in human resource management and CIPD level 7 in employment law, bringing a wealth of experience to her role.

Liliana joined Belasko in 2024 and brings over 15 years of financial experience.

She oversees the day-to-day financial operations across the group, from reporting and budgets to supporting strategic decisions and ensuring compliance, robust financial controls, and effective cash flow management.

Liliana is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA).

When she’s not working, Liliana is usually chasing after her daughter’s busy schedule and hitting the gym if time allows.