APAC

Regional Head – ASEAN

Tel: +65 6962 6403

Valerie joins Apex from SANNE GROUP to continue leading the firm’s growth and performance across the APAC region. Valerie is a qualified Lawyer with a broad range of skills and experience, she is well positioned to lead Apex across APAC and continue to deliver its single-source solution.

Head of Business Development, APAC

Tel: +852 3749 6578

Liam is responsible for all sales & business development activity across Asia Pacific. He re-joined Apex Group in 2020 having previously held sales and leadership positions with FIS & SS&C. After nearly a decade with the world’s leading financial services organisations, he brings an extensive knowledge of the funds and corporate services market.

Regional Head, North Asia

Tel: +86 21 6097 6701

Jing Jing Qian as Managing Director in Apex Group, is leading the North Asia region business including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korean, responsible for driving the strategy to expand Apex’s presence in the region. Jing Jing has over 18 years financial industry experience focusing on private alternative funds both onshore China and offshore structures, with 12 years working in Apex Group she had gained an extensive background in developing business strategies, optimising team structures and vast knowledge in risk, compliance and operations. JingJing is a qualified member of Chartered Accountants Ireland and holds a master degree in accounting and finance.

Regional Head of Asia Pacific

Nick is Regional Head of Asia Pacific, and a member of the Apex Group Executive Committee. Nick joined as part of Apex Group’s Acquisition of Mainstream Group in 2021 where he was also the Managing Director for the Asia Pacific business. Nick brings extensive knowledge of the funds industry and is responsible for overseeing the business in the region.

Head of Private Equity, Asia

Tel: +65 6831 5865

Rajeesh is the PE Specialist for Asia and heads up the delivery of PE fund administration for the region from the Singapore office. He is responsible for ensuring the team meet all client deliverables and assists each office in the region on fee negotiation, system demonstration and technical queries.

Head of Private Equity, ANZ

Tel: +61 3 9020 3000

Rajiv joined Apex in 2008 and is responsible for overall company management, business development and relationship management for our existing client base in Melbourne. Prior to joining Apex, Rajiv started his career in a leading public accounting firm in Sydney and worked in the public accounting industry.

Head of Business Development – Australia and New Zealand

Email: nicholas.bradford@apexgroup.com

Nick joined Mainstream Fund Services in 2012 to oversee Mainstream’s managed account offering. He is now responsible for developing partnerships with both new and existing business as Head of Client Services. Prior to working at Mainstream Nick worked as an academic at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Business and Economics. Nick holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and a Masters of Economics from the University of Sydney.”

Head of Business Development – Australia and New Zealand

Email: nicholas.bradford@apexgroup.com

Nick joined Mainstream Fund Services in 2012 to oversee Mainstream’s managed account offering. He is now responsible for developing partnerships with both new and existing business as Head of Client Services. Prior to working at Mainstream Nick worked as an academic at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Business and Economics. Nick holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and a Masters of Economics from the University of Sydney.”

Head of Business Development – Australia and New Zealand

Email: nicholas.bradford@apexgroup.com

Nick joined Mainstream Fund Services in 2012 to oversee Mainstream’s managed account offering. He is now responsible for developing partnerships with both new and existing business as Head of Client Services. Prior to working at Mainstream Nick worked as an academic at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Business and Economics. Nick holds a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and a Masters of Economics from the University of Sydney.”

Regional Head, North Asia

Tel: +86 21 6097 6701

Jing Jing Qian as Managing Director in Apex Group, is leading the North Asia region business including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korean, responsible for driving the strategy to expand Apex’s presence in the region. Jing Jing has over 18 years financial industry experience focusing on private alternative funds both onshore China and offshore structures, with 12 years working in Apex Group she had gained an extensive background in developing business strategies, optimising team structures and vast knowledge in risk, compliance and operations. JingJing is a qualified member of Chartered Accountants Ireland and holds a master degree in accounting and finance.

Country Head, China

Tel: +86 21 6097 6744

Jessie joined Apex in 2020. As Head of Apex China, Jessie's focus is to strengthen and enhance the existing offering, while working closely with business leaders in Apex's other Asia-Pacific based offices to promote the brand across the region. In addition to heading China office, she will also be responsible for continuing to grow and develop Apex's international offering. Jessie has been working in the financial services industry since 2006 and has an extensive background in developing business strategies, optimising team structures and has vast knowledge in risk, compliance and operations. Jessie joined Apex from Fusi Capital where she held the role of Chief Operating Officer, leading all operational aspects for the middle and back office. Prior to this, Jessie gained in depth knowledge of both onshore and offshore service offering from Citco Group (China).

Managing Director - Hong Kong

Tel: +852 61228519

Wilber joined Apex in 2010. He has extensive experience in the fund administration industry and has had exposure to all types of offshore fund structures. As Head of the Hong Kong office, he has overall responsibility for Apex’s Hong Kong operations and service delivery, providing direction, support and guidance across sales and operations. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and also holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He also holds HKICPA fellowship and, FRM.

Regional Head, North Asia

Tel: +86 21 6097 6701

Jing Jing Qian as Managing Director in Apex Group, is leading the North Asia region business including mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and Korean, responsible for driving the strategy to expand Apex’s presence in the region. Jing Jing has over 18 years financial industry experience focusing on private alternative funds both onshore China and offshore structures, with 12 years working in Apex Group she had gained an extensive background in developing business strategies, optimising team structures and vast knowledge in risk, compliance and operations. JingJing is a qualified member of Chartered Accountants Ireland and holds a master degree in accounting and finance.

Country Head, China

Tel: +86 21 6097 6744

Jessie joined Apex in 2020. As Head of Apex China, Jessie's focus is to strengthen and enhance the existing offering, while working closely with business leaders in Apex's other Asia-Pacific based offices to promote the brand across the region. In addition to heading China office, she will also be responsible for continuing to grow and develop Apex's international offering. Jessie has been working in the financial services industry since 2006 and has an extensive background in developing business strategies, optimising team structures and has vast knowledge in risk, compliance and operations. Jessie joined Apex from Fusi Capital where she held the role of Chief Operating Officer, leading all operational aspects for the middle and back office. Prior to this, Jessie gained in depth knowledge of both onshore and offshore service offering from Citco Group (China).

Global Head of Ops India and India Country Head

Akshay Thakurdesai has significant years of leadership experience in IT, Operations, Product and Business Development across Securities Services and Global markets business lines. Akshay previously led the securities services business for BNP Paribas in India prior to being the COO for the banks global markets business. He started his career in KPIT Cummins, Pune working on Deutsch Bank and BNP Paribas's projects shifting later to Chennai in pilot team setting up and grow BNP Paribas's offshore center servicing Asset Fund Services and Custody franchise. He has extensive work exposure in Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, Hongkong and Paris, and well versed with English, French apart from Indian languages.

Global Head of Ops India and India Country Head

Akshay Thakurdesai has significant years of leadership experience in IT, Operations, Product and Business Development across Securities Services and Global markets business lines. Akshay previously led the securities services business for BNP Paribas in India prior to being the COO for the banks global markets business. He started his career in KPIT Cummins, Pune working on Deutsch Bank and BNP Paribas's projects shifting later to Chennai in pilot team setting up and grow BNP Paribas's offshore center servicing Asset Fund Services and Custody franchise. He has extensive work exposure in Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, Hongkong and Paris, and well versed with English, French apart from Indian languages.

Head of Business Development, India

Amrita joins Apex Group from SWIFT, where she was most recently Head Securities & FX Markets, India and South Asia. Prior to this, Amrita was VP and Head of Business Development and Marketing at SBI-SG Global Securities Services, responsible for driving sales for its Custody, Fund Accounting, Derivatives Clearing and Treasury Services and client onboarding, across both cross border and domestic clients. She brings close to two decades of experience, working in business development roles for global banks in the Indian market including HSBC and Deutsche Bank.

Head of Business Development, India

Amrita joins Apex Group from SWIFT, where she was most recently Head Securities & FX Markets, India and South Asia. Prior to this, Amrita was VP and Head of Business Development and Marketing at SBI-SG Global Securities Services, responsible for driving sales for its Custody, Fund Accounting, Derivatives Clearing and Treasury Services and client onboarding, across both cross border and domestic clients. She brings close to two decades of experience, working in business development roles for global banks in the Indian market including HSBC and Deutsche Bank.

Global Head of Ops India and India Country Head

Akshay Thakurdesai has significant years of leadership experience in IT, Operations, Product and Business Development across Securities Services and Global markets business lines. Akshay previously led the securities services business for BNP Paribas in India prior to being the COO for the banks global markets business. He started his career in KPIT Cummins, Pune working on Deutsch Bank and BNP Paribas's projects shifting later to Chennai in pilot team setting up and grow BNP Paribas's offshore center servicing Asset Fund Services and Custody franchise. He has extensive work exposure in Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, Hongkong and Paris, and well versed with English, French apart from Indian languages.

Country Head & Representative Director

Tel: +81 908949 1200

Email: mark.bennett@sannegroup.com

Mark Bennett has been with Apex / Sanne since January 2019 and is the Country Head & Representative Director for the Apex Japan business. He established the business in Japan and has developed the organisation, including the acquisition of the Trust Company from Deutsche Bank Japan in 2020 and Axess Tax in 2023. Prior to joining Apex / Sanne, he was the Chief Operating Officer for State Street Trust & Banking Japan from July 2014 to December 2018. Before joining State Street, he was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs Asset Management London from March 2001 to June 2009, and at GSAM Japan from July 2009 to June 2014, where he was responsible for all aspects of their Asia-Pacific funds business.

Representative Director, Apex Group Trust (Japan) Company Limited

Tel: +81 3 4572 7611

Email: hiroyuki.kamioka@apexfs.group

He has been with Mizuho Trust & Banking for more than 20 years since 1991 in charge of various trust business such as pension funds, liquidation of real estate and monetary claims. During that time, he was engaged in various business activities including development of investment products, provision of solutions for clients, and market/liquidity risk management. In 2012, he joined Deutsche Bank Group as COO of Deutsche Trust Company Limited Japan, Deutsche Bank Group where he was involved in product development, strategic planning, and the establishment and improvement of internal control systems, with a focus on alternative assets and then promoted to CEO in 2018. In 2020, he continues to act as CEO to oversee all aspects of the company and promote the development of various products and client solutions after the ownership changed to Sanne Group and then Apex Group. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Hitotsubashi University and MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Business. He is an associate member of the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Head of Sales, Japan

Head of Tax Services

Email: masanori.sakaguchi@apexfs.group

Country Head - New Zealand

Donna is the Country Head, New Zealand for Apex. She has over 20 years of financial services experience and expertise in funds management, investment administration, strategy, governance, and growth. Before joining Apex, Donna was the Chief Customer Officer at Smartshares, a fund manager and wholly owned subsidiary of NZX. Prior to her time at Smartshares, Donna held various roles at AMP Financial Services, including Head of Client Relationships, where she launched AMP’s direct distribution channel.

Head of Relationship management, NZ

Nicola has more than 25 years’ experience in the UK, US and New Zealand financial services industries. With a solid investment background alongside a strong service emphasis, Nicola returned home to New Zealand to take responsibility for MMC’s client relationships in early 2014. Nicola leads MMC’s Client Success Team, championing the way in which MMC partners with clients.

Country Head - New Zealand

Donna is the Country Head, New Zealand for Apex. She has over 20 years of financial services experience and expertise in funds management, investment administration, strategy, governance, and growth. Before joining Apex, Donna was the Chief Customer Officer at Smartshares, a fund manager and wholly owned subsidiary of NZX. Prior to her time at Smartshares, Donna held various roles at AMP Financial Services, including Head of Client Relationships, where she launched AMP’s direct distribution channel.

Country Head - Singapore

Tel: +65 6805 9360

John has over 14 years of experience in the Fund Services industry. Prior to joining Apex, John was Managing Director for Mainstream Group, Singapore where he joined as a graduate and held a variety of fund services roles including portfolio valuation, and performance analytics. John holds an Engineering degree and a Master of Business Administration majoring in finance.

Country Head & Representative Director

Tel: +81 908949 1200

Email: mark.bennett@sannegroup.com

Mark Bennett has been with Apex / Sanne since January 2019 and is the Country Head & Representative Director for the Apex Japan business. He established the business in Japan and has developed the organisation, including the acquisition of the Trust Company from Deutsche Bank Japan in 2020 and Axess Tax in 2023. Prior to joining Apex / Sanne, he was the Chief Operating Officer for State Street Trust & Banking Japan from July 2014 to December 2018. Before joining State Street, he was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs Asset Management London from March 2001 to June 2009, and at GSAM Japan from July 2009 to June 2014, where he was responsible for all aspects of their Asia-Pacific funds business.

Head of Operations, Korea

Email: Elizabeth.Yoon@apexfs.group

Elizabeth joined Apex in 2023 as the Head of Operations for the Korea office. Prior to Apex, Elizabeth held various roles in operations, corporate and investment accounting at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan for over 10 years. She is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Korea University.