Butterfield Bank says Ian Fair has joined the Group in the newly created role of Vice Chairman of Butterfield Bank (Bahamas) Limited.
Reporting to Graham Brooks, Executive Vice President, International, Fair is charged with helping the Group expand its international Private Banking and Wealth Management business. The bank says he will play a “significant role” in the Group’s relationships with major clients.
Fair has been involved in offshore trust and private banking for over 40 years, the last 37 from a Bahamas base.
“We are very pleased to welcome a person of Ian’s eminence to the Butterfield Bank Group,” says Graham Brooks. “We continue to grow and enhance our range of wealth management services and Ian brings with him an unparalleled depth of knowledge, particularly on the international aspects of wealth management and planning. His proven abilities and skills are a very positive addition to the Butterfield Bank Group, and to our senior management team.”
Before joining the Butterfield Bank Group, Fair worked for National Westminster Bank, and then in The Bahamas at Scotiatrust and Deltec Panamerica. He was principal for 16 years in MeesPierson’s Bahamas operation.
Fair remains committed to the development of the finance industry in The Bahamas. He was the Founding Chairman of The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) and is the current Chairman of The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) and The International Trust Companies Association (ITCA).
Robert Lotmore continues as Managing Director of Butterfield Bank (Bahamas) Limited, reporting to Graham Brooks. Butterfield Bank (Bahamas) Limited provides tailored solutions for international, high net worth and corporate clients who require wealth management,fiduciary, administration and banking services.