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.

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.

Edwin joins Belasko with more than 25 years of experience and successes in the alternative investments industry and brings a proven track record of leading high-performing commercial teams. Most recently, he served as Regional Head and Managing Director of Europe at Carta and was previously Chief Commercial Officer UK at IQ-EQ.

Throughout his career, Edwin has held senior leadership positions spanning sales, business development, fund operations and client services working closely with alternative asset managers across Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, Venture Capital, Infrastructure and Renewable Energy.

Calli is Belasko’s Chief People Officer and has extensive experience across HR, talent, recruitment and organisational leadership, Calli is a strategic people leader with extensive expertise in organisational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness and executive coaching.

She has held senior leadership roles within international financial and professional services businesses, partnering with executive teams to support growth, strengthen culture and build high-performing organisations. Known for combining commercial thinking with a people-centred approach, she is passionate about developing the leadership, structures and capabilities needed to achieve organisational goals.

As Chief People Officer, she will lead the Group's people strategy, with a focus on building capability, enabling growth and creating an environment where people and the business can thrive together.

Matthew Devine-Hill joined Belasko as Head of Funds, Jersey in April 2026, where he leads the Jersey funds business and works closely with clients, intermediaries, and colleagues across the Group to support high-quality service delivery and the continued development of the firm's funds offering.

Matthew brings over 15 years of experience in the alternatives space, including eight years at one of Europe's largest and most prestigious investment houses, where he oversaw complex fund and corporate structures across a broad range of strategies. He has extensive experience working with Channel Islands, UK, and Luxembourg domiciled structures, alongside a strong track record in client delivery and business growth.

Matthew has a rare dual perspective within the industry. In addition to his experience on the client side, he has also worked with several prominent fund service providers. It is this combination that gives him a uniquely informed understanding of what clients need and how to deliver a truly value-added service.

In addition to this Matthew is an active Committee member of Jersey Funds Association, Legal & Technical Sub-Committee, Jersey Funds Association Marketing Committee, and UK Private Capitals Channel Islands Working Group Committee.

Outside of work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his young family and has a keen interest in fitness and golf.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Murielle has over 11 years of experience in the financial services industry and started her career as a French qualified lawyer at reputable law firms in Paris and Luxembourg.

Murielle has also held leadership roles within service provider firms, where she assisted international clients with their daily operations and transactional matters, focusing primarily on alternative asset classes such as real estate, private equity, and credit. During her free time, Murielle enjoys being active.

Peter joined Belasko in 2023 and is appointed as Authorised Manager and “Responsable du Contrôle” (RC), with responsibility for compliance matters. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), bringing expertise in AML/CTF and regulatory compliance.

With more than 35 years of international experience in the financial sector, Peter has developed extensive industry knowledge and held senior management roles.

His background enables him to support Belasko’s commitment to high standards of governance while navigating in an evolving regulatory environment.

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.

Anesu is a Chartered Accountant with over 15 years’ experience in accounting, audit, and fund administration, including significant post‑qualification experience in the UK. He co‑leads the Jersey Funds and Corporate team, where he oversees board governance, regulatory engagement, compliance reporting, and team development.

His career includes senior roles in fund administration in Jersey and experience with Big 4 firms. He has extensive technical expertise across fund structures, consolidations, valuations, investor reporting, and a broad range of accounting frameworks, including IFRS, FRS 101/102, US GAAP, LPA compliant, and non‑profit reporting.

Saad Majoka is an ACCA‑qualified finance leader with over a decade of experience across fund accounting, statutory reporting, and group consolidation in complex, multi‑jurisdictional environments.

As an Associate Director, he provides senior oversight to large client portfolios, leads high‑performing teams, and partners closely with stakeholders on strategic and regulatory matters. He brings deep expertise in IFRS, FRS 102, Lux GAAP, and robust control frameworks including ISAE 3402. During his free time, Saad enjoys gardening.

Kirsty is a Senior Manager in our Jersey office with over 16 years of experience working within the private wealth and family office sector.

Her experience includes working closely with high net worth and ultra net worth families, family offices, advisers and professional intermediaries to contribute to delivering tailored fiduciary and governance solutions. She has significant experience managing asset and investment holding trust structures, including luxury assets such as classic cars, art collections and watches, as well as residential and real estate holdings.

Kirsty is committed to delivering exceptional client service through a collaborative and relationship-driven approach, taking pride in building trusted, long-term relationships with clients, advisers, and colleagues alike.

Keeleigh, who is based in our Guernsey office has 10 years of experience working within the finance industry including both corporate services and fund administration.

Her experience includes working with both regulated and unregulated real state funds and structures, including unit trusts and incorporated and protected cell companies. Keeleigh is responsible for the client service delivery in our real estate team in Guernsey and is passionate about providing great client service.