Stonehage Fleming, one of the world’s leading independently owned family offices, announces the appointment of Rudi Bodenstein as Director within the Family Office division in Jersey.
With nearly 30 years industry experience, Rudi joins Stonehage Fleming from FNB International Trustees Ltd where, as Director, he spent eight years developing and implementing business strategy for the expansion of the fiduciary and advisory business. Before relocating to Jersey in 2008, Rudi was a Partner in a South African law firm and Attorney of the High Court of South Africa for eighteen years and specialised in litigation, trust and estate planning, personal and family law as well as international structuring.
Rudi will work closely with Paul Roper, Partner, to develop and drive forward the ‘Emerald Offering’, which is the Group’s in-house Trust and Investment service designed to offer a competitive solution to solve the intergenerational succession planning and wealth preservation requirements of clients and their families who may not require the full Family Office service.
Commenting on the appointment, Ana Ventura, Partner and Head of Family Office, Jersey said: “I am pleased to welcome Rudi to Stonehage Fleming and his appointment reflects the growing importance of Jersey to the Group. The needs of our clients are constantly evolving and Rudi’s experience will contribute significantly to our already existing talented and dedicated team, as well as the strategic vision we have for Stonehage Fleming as The International Family Office.”
Rudi Bodenstein said: “As the largest multi-family office in Europe, Stonehage Fleming offers an award-winning proposition and boasts an impressive international client base. The Group are true pioneers within the family office industry and I look forward to developing the Emerald offering. It is an exciting time for the company and I am excited to be a part of the journey.”