Guernsey Finance has appointed Joanne Peacegood as a new board member.

Peacegood (pictured), who is an experienced non-executive director (NED) sitting on the boards of a range of entities, joins the board to provide additional support for the island’s promotional agency for the financial services sector.

She joins Paul Sykes, Kate Storey, deputy Steve Falla, deputy Nick Moakes, Guernsey Finance chief executive Rupert Pleasant, deputy chief executive Barnaby Molloy, and current chairman Deputy Lyndon Trott.

Prior to her role as a NED, she accumulated more than 20 years’ experience in a professional services firm working predominantly in the investment management industry (specialising in listed funds, alternative funds, third party service providers and asset managers) and has also worked in the insurance, fiduciary and pension industry.

Peacegood is a qualified chartered accountant, holds an Honours degree in Accounting and the IoD Diploma. She is the current Deputy Chair of the Guernsey International Business Association (GIBA) and the immediate past Chair of Guernsey Investment & Fund Association (GIFA).

Joanne has experience as Board Chair, Audit & Risk Committee Chair and Management Engagement Committee Chair.

She said: “I am pleased to be appointed to the board of Guernsey Finance LBG and look forward to working with the rest of the board, the executive leadership and the wider team in shaping the strategy and determining the priorities for promoting Guernsey’s financial services sector.”

Guernsey Finance’s Chief Executive Rupert Pleasant warmly welcomed Joanne to the board: “I’m delighted that Joanne has joined Guernsey Finance as a Director, and her appointment will greatly add to the depth of knowledge and cultural values within the team as a whole, which are essential when promoting Guernsey as a leading international finance centre.

“I’m confident that Joanne’s strong technical experience will prove vital in shaping our strategy as we continue to navigate the sector’s evolving trends and challenges.”