ZEDRA said today (21 October) it has appointed Peter Brown as managing director of its Luxembourg office.
With over 30 years’ experience in the financial services sector, he will oversee ZEDRA’s Luxembourg operations and the local team of experts to unlock new opportunities for the firm’s funds, corporate, and private clients.
Working closely with Wim Ritz, ZEDRA’s global head of funds, Brown brings an exceptional track record of leadership and strategic growth to ZEDRA, having held key senior roles in fund and corporate services, leveraged finance and institutional banking.
He will enhance the delivery of end-to-end services to alternative fund managers, driving significant business growth and enhancing service delivery in Luxembourg.
ZEDRA’s deputy CEO, Dean Blackburn said: “Peter’s impressive track record in fund administration and proven ability to drive performance will be invaluable as we pursue our growth objectives in Luxembourg and beyond.”
ZEDRA’s global head of funds, Wim Ritz, added: “Peter’s ability to lead in complex financial environments and his depth of alternative funds experience, will play a pivotal role in expanding ZEDRA’s presence in the region. We are very pleased to welcome him at such an exciting time.”
This timely appointment follows ZEDRA’s announcement in the summer of its collaborative undertaking in partnership with Luxembourg based CreaPartners, a leading, independent provider of corporate, investment funds, and family office services.
He will be working closely with ZEDRA's new CreaPartners colleagues to integrate the teams and create a powerful business focused on delivering fund and corporate solutions for emerging managers and mid-market funds.
Luxembourg managing director, Peter Brown said: “I am excited to join ZEDRA and lead the talented Luxembourg team. The Luxembourg market continues to present tremendous opportunities for growth, and I look forward to working with our clients to help them achieve their goals while strengthening ZEDRA’s presence in this important financial hub.”
Before joining ZEDRA, he spent the last four years with a market-leading fund and corporate services provider focusing on institutionally-backed alternative fund managers in Luxembourg. He was responsible for driving significant growth, improving colleague engagement, and enhancing service delivery. Prior to this, he held senior positions in banking where he led teams across the UK and Europe providing structured lending, cash management, capital markets and depositary services to leading institutional clients.
Throughout his career, Brown has successfully implemented growth strategies, built high-performing teams, focused on strategic client relationships, and led transformation and regulatory change initiatives, in complex financial environments. His expertise spans corporate finance, fund administration, strategic relationship management, risk management, and leadership development.
He is committed to supporting the sustainable development of the Luxembourg funds industry, and helping others engage in the local community. He continues to serve as a Council Member for the British Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg, fostering business collaboration between the UK and Luxembourg.
