Jemma Welsh
Founder & Managing Director
Dip.ICSA, Dip.ICA, TEP, FICA, MLaw (International Business Law)
Jemma’s career commenced in the Guernsey fiduciary services industry in 2000 and she carried out an 8 year stint as Managing Director in a Geneva based fiduciary prior to returning to the Island to establish Tarian Trust.
Jemma has an array of qualifications and expertise in multiple aspects of financial services from strategy, legal, administrative, accounting, governance and compliance roles, together with 8 years’ experience as head of operations for a Guernsey licenced fund manager.
As the founder of Tarian and several non-financial services business, Jemma understands many of the complexities and objectives of entrepreneurs alike and seeks to lead the team with a focus on client service, support and creating added value under strong governance principles.
Contact: Jemma@tariantrust.com
James Orrick
Director
MSc, BSc (Hons), FCCA, FCG
James qualified as an accountant with Ernst & Young working predominantly with private equity assurance clients. Prior to joining Tarian, James spent over a decade at Private Equity Administrators Limited, a boutique private equity and venture capital fund administrator, where for the most part he held the position as Managing Director and was responsible for all aspects of the regulated business. James also sat on the board of both fund and investment management companies.
James holds a Masters in Corporate Governance from Bournemouth University, a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Essex, is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute.
Contact: James@tariantrust.com
Darren Batiste
Director - Head of Operations
Dip.STEP, Cert IOD
With around 25 years’ experience in the finance industry having previously held senior positions at well-known large fiduciary services providers in Guernsey, Darren has a vast experience working on international structures for high net worth individuals, together with extensive knowledge of data protection and matters of governance.
Primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of Tarian’s operations, Darren works closely with all departments to ensure we maintain and enhance Tarian’s commitment to governance and quality, and is working on various efficiency improvements including implementation of advanced technology solutions to ensure the highest level of client service.
Darren holds the STEP Diploma in International Trust Management and the Institute of Directors Certificate in Company Direction.
Contact: Darren@tariantrust.com
William Frank
Finance & Investment Specialist
Business Commerce Law, PDFP, CFP
Following graduation from Stellenbosch University with a degree in Business Commerce Law, William commenced his multi-faceted family office and finance career with a bank owned multi-family office in Cape Town, before re-locating to Geneva in 2011 to extend his private banking and wealth management journey. William held a position in a boutique private Swiss bank where he also carried out the role of Key Individual for the bank’s licencing requirement in South Africa before venturing over to a top-tier private bank in Geneva.
William is a qualified Certified Financial Planner which underpins his talent for effective structuring and the architecture of investment portfolio’s, creating best fit solutions for clients in conjunction with the banks whilst keeping a watchful and independent eye over performance and bank recommendations.
In addition to William’s wealth management career, William takes a lead role in progression of Tarian’s aviation business, business development and specialises in global wealth planning including succession related structuring.
Contact: William@tariantrust.com
Tara Corbin
Client Director
Dip.STEP
Tara is an experienced and STEP qualified professional with over 15 years of practice within the fiduciary sector. She has previously worked with large global organisations, together with smaller independents which has provided her with a wealth of experience in managing the affairs of both private and corporate clients, notably whom have origins or exposure in Middle East and South Africa. In addition to managing a range of structures, Tara also currently heads up our aviation and marine management business.
Tara is known for her positive can do attitude, hard working and proactive approach. She prides herself in ensuring high levels of client service.
Contact: Tara@tariantrust.com
Nicky Chippendale
Client Director Dip.STEP
Nicky has a 25+ year history working in the fiduciary services industry in Guernsey and throughout her career has developed wide-ranging skills.
Nicky is exceptional at looking after clients and strives on delivering a high level of work with attention to detail, efficiency and innovation. She has extensive experience working with both private and corporate clients and in managing a variety of structure types and asset classes.
Nicky’s experience also extends to the provision of family office services and the administration of private trust company structures.
Contact: Nicky@tariantrust.com
Sharon King
Client Manager
TEP
Sharon joined Tarian in 2024 following a varied career in trust and family office services spanning over 30 years.
Sharon has wide ranging experience in all aspects of private client administration and management and has been responsible for the smooth running of a variety of client portfolios which include trust and company structures, charitable, pension and employee benefit trusts, foundations and partnerships.
Contact: Sharon@tariantrust.com
Emeka Ogbeide
Senior Client Administrator
Cert.STEP
Emeka commenced his career with Tarian in 2019 following completion of his Level 2 Diploma in Administration and Business.
Emeka embarked upon the STEP journey, has successfully completed his Certificate level and is soon to complete his Diploma level. Climbing the steps rapidly as a result of his willing attitude, keen attention to detail and growth ambition, Emeka has become a valued member of Tarian’s administration core.
Contact: Emeka@tariantrust.com
Jacob Taylor
Administrator
Jacob joined the client services and family office team in 2024 following full time education. Jacob embarked upon a degree in development technologies and his projects included an Ai Tetris algorithm and other gaming programming.
Mentored by Tarian’s Directors, Jacob will be undertaking an intensive learning journey to kick start his new career in client administration with a focus in technology advancements for process efficiency.
Contact: Jacob@tariantrust.com
Catherine (Cathy) Lindsay
Head of Finance
FCCA, CAT, TEP, MCSI
With over 25 years experience in accounting and fiduciary, Cathy brings a depth of knowledge in the areas of finance and management reporting and heads up Tarian’s finance team.
Cathy ensures the quality and timely preparation of client accounts and manages audit processes and control systems. Cathy also carries out the strategic role of financial controller to Tarian and finance related project management.
With a keen interest in efficiency and software development, Cathy is taking a leading role in developing automated processes and integration of work flow systems and artificial intelligence throughout our finance related processes.
Contact: Cathy@tariantrust.com
Royston Barnes
Client Accountant
BTEC, CAT
Royston holds a BTEC National Certificate in Business and Finance and is a qualified Certified Accounts Technician. With near enough 30 years’ experience in the local finance industry,
Royston brings a wealth of accounting knowledge and has worked with both large blue chip firms and smaller family office environments.
Aside from his professional competence, Royston brings much laughter with his witty humor - when he is not out on his red lady, the Ducati.
Contact: Royston@tariantrust.com
Matthew McKenna
Board Secretary & Facilities Manager TEP
Matt has been working in Guernsey’s finance sector since 2011, beginning his career as a QROPS Administrator, before moving into Trust and Company Administration in 2013. He became STEP qualified in 2015 and has since gained broad experience across the industry.
In between roles, Matt has also spent several winters teaching skiing in Canada, an experience that reflects his energetic and people-focused approach.
Now serving as Board Secretary and Facilities Manager at Tarian, Matt brings a practical mindset and a readiness to pitch in wherever needed. Whether it's coordinating board activities and committee meetings, or tackling day-to-day operational issues in the office, he’s often the go-to person when something needs to get done.
Contact: Matthew@tariantrust.com
Grant Help
Governance Administrator Cert(Comp) AICA
Underpinning Grant’s keen interest in technology, Grant commenced his career in the retail electronics industry where he assisted in various administrative and sales tasks. Subsequently joining Tarian’s governance department in January 2023, Grant has amassed various administrative and governance skills for the smooth running of Tarian and is currently studying his STEP certificate.
In addition to his governance role, Grant supports the team in a variety of IT, systems and development areas.
Contact: Grant@tariantrust.com