VG, a leading provider of corporate services, has appointed Jamie Bartlett as a Commercial Head of Capital Markets. He joins Cliff Pearce and will be based in VG’s London city office.
Jamie will co-head the capital markets business alongside Cliff and will have a particular focus on commercial growth, developing agency products and expanding service coverage. Jamie is well-known and highly respected in the capital markets arena and has more than 20 years’ experience specialising in corporate trust products.
Prior to joining VG, Jamie held senior roles at major firms. Most recently he was co-head of European business development for HSBC Issuer Services with additional responsibility for escrow products for EMEA and the Americas. During his time at the global bank, he also held roles in project finance, securitisation, corporate debt, mergers and acquisitions, escrow and trustee services. Earlier in his career, Jamie worked in BNY's corporate trust business, managing the bank’s relationships with top financial intermediary groups covering debt programmes, repacks and securitisation.
Stuart Layzell, Chairman, commented: I am thrilled to welcome Jamie to VG. The depth of his experience matches the scale of our ambitions in capital markets.”
Cliff Pearce, Head of Capital Markets, added: “Jamie’s experience, market knowledge and business acumen are excellent, and I’m delighted to have him on board. He and I are equally passionate about creating an alternative, more efficient service and excited to develop the business together.”
Jamie Bartlett, Commercial Head of Capital Markets, said: “I’m proud to have the opportunity to put VG on the map within Agency Services. Our vision is to bring a fresh approach to the market that prioritises technology, client reporting, execution speed, and exceptional service delivery. The timing couldn’t be better, with the growth of private credit and the increasingly bespoke nature of transactions creating demand for flexibility and innovation from service providers. VG has established a stellar team, and I look forward to driving the growth of capital markets amongst VG’s broader offerings.”
VG Capital Markets, based in London, offers a range of services including Corporate and Special Purpose Vehicle services, Loan Agency, Trustee and Escrow capabilities and works closely with VG’s institutional clients team of experts based in Jersey, headed up by Director, Stephen Langan.