Shortly after the departure of Franco Cassar, SG Hambros announced the appointment of Emma Perez as the new Managing Director of its Gibraltar operations.

Emma joined SG Hambros from Credit Suisse in May 2001 and was appointed Deputy Managing Director in September 2003, and has been intrinsic to the efficient running of the business.

Her ties with Gibraltar go back to 1981 when her father, Dr Robert Myers, took over as Consultant Anaesthetist at St Bernard’s Hospital. After completing her A Levels at Westside School, Emma qualified with KPMG where she became a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants. Emma is married to John Perez and has one daughter, Elena.

Commenting on her appointment, Emma told B2B: “I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to manage what is already a strong team and I look forward to leading the Bank in the coming years.”

Hannah Cash has recently joined Andrew Haynes Chambers in Horse Barrack Lane, working as a qualified solicitor.

Originally from Buckinghamshire, Hannah attended Plymouth University where she obtained a BSc in Maritime Business with Law. She then studied at the College of Law in Chester before going on to work in London.

Hannah qualified as a solicitor last year with a litigation firm in Central London. Having spent the last 4 years living and working in London, she decided it was time for a change and when an opportunity presented itself to work for a law firm in Gibraltar – she jumped at it.

“I have a love of the sea and boats, which makes Gibraltar the ideal place for me to be and of course the sunshine is an added bonus,” commented Hannah.

“I thoroughly enjoy working in Gibraltar, with its relaxed atmosphere and the people who are really friendly. The only downside has to be leaving the wonderful Dutch Barge which I lived on back in London” said Hannah.

A Local banker for many years, Franco Cassar’s 6 years of leadership at SG Hambros won them the Euromoney “Best Private Bank in Gibraltar”

Peter Horrell, Director of International Corporate banking at Barclays told B2B “Franco brings to the post leadership skills, great experience in retail and corporate banking and a deep understanding of local conditions”.

Franco admits there is ‘a big job to do’, and changes that had already started will continue with greater momentum with the experienced team already in place. “It will take time, however we will get it right, and Barclays will continue to deliver a great local service, product excellence and a deep understanding of the needs of the business and local community”

Franco, a past member of the Chamber board, was re-appointed to the Board at this years AGM.