Our growth in Canada continues with new appointment: welcome back Alex Brainis

We’re pleased to welcome Alex Brainis back to the Intertrust team, leading growth in the Canadian market from our Toronto office, launching 1 February, 2019.

Alex joins us from Trident Fund Services where he served as a Senior Executive Director, responsible for global business development, legal, and compliance support functions in offices across the Americas. Previously, Alex was a partner at Appleby Cayman, where he focused extensively on business development in investment funds, including hedge funds, PE, RE, and infrastructure.

Alex brings 20 years’ experience in business development, funds services, compliance and AML expertise; his previous roles as Senior Vice President and Executive Director with Intertrust provide Alex first-hand knowledge and insight into our company and values. He is a welcome addition to our Americas team, helping scale our business and support in Canada, and across the regional client base.

James Ferguson, Head of Americas said: “We are pleased that Alex rejoins our team. With our increased focus on the Canadian market and Alex’s impressive background in funds and business development, we are looking forward to establishing our position as a regional leader, Toronto and beyond.” Michael Secondo, Commercial Director of Americas adds: “Canada is a major focus for us this year. Alex will help build on our current strengths in the jurisdiction through his many years of developing successful client relationships. I am delighted to welcome him back to Intertrust.”