A solid history

Maurice is a Director and a main shareholder of Kestrel Wealth Management.

He joined Kestrel Trust shortly after its inception in 1988. Prior to that Maurice had his own accounting practice in Neuchâtel which merged with Kestrel Trust in 1989 and before that had been employed as office manager by a law firm.

As a Swiss Chartered Accountant since 1982, Maurice is as well a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

During his years at Kestrel Trust, Maurice has travelled extensively in Africa and in Europe to look after our clients and has developped a deep understanding of the Trust and Wealth Management industries. He is a keen hiker, walker and skier, spending most of his weekends in the Swiss Alps.

In addition to his French mother tongue, Maurice is also fluent in English and, to a lesser extent, in German.

Jean-Maurice is the CEO of Kestrel Trust and the main shareholder.

He started his career in 1995 with Credit Suisse, leaving in 1999 after having spent the final year as an Assistant in the Private Banking division.

He then completed his officer training in the Swiss army and subsequently spent some time working for an investment advisory firm in South Africa following which he joined Kestrel Trust in 2001.

A Swiss certified Specialist for Finance and Accounting since 2008, Jean-Maurice is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Jean-Maurice is deeply involved with the management of Kestrel Trust and our ongoing IT projects. He travels extensively to look after our clients.

Jean-Maurice speaks French and English; besides he is an accomplished skier and keen runner.

Jésahel joined Kestrel Trust in 2000 as an Accountant after completing her business school studies in Neuchâtel. She subsequently obtained a Diploma of Business Economist HES in 2006 and a Master of Advanced Studies HES-SO in white-collar crime in 2007.

In July 2007, Jésahel was promoted to the position of Head of Compliance and Associate Director. In December 2011, she became a shareholder and in May 2018, she was appointed as a director of Kestrel Trust.

Jésahel has over 20 years of financial service industry experience. She is responsible for all aspects of regulatory compliance within Kestrel Trust including designing and implementing internal controls, policies and procedures. Jésahel regularly represents Kestrel Trust at Compliance training and other events in Switzerland.

In addition to her French mother tongue, Jésahel is also fluent in English and Portuguese. She enjoys Nordic walking and cycling as well as spending time with her young family.

Olivier joined Kestrel Trust in 2006 as an Accountant. Having been Head of Accounting and an Associate Director since 2007, he became a shareholder in December 2011. He was appointed as a director of Kestrel Trust in May 2018.

He obtained a Diploma cum laude in Applied Mathematical Finance from the University of Neuchâtel in 2005. In addition to the activity of running our Accounting department, Olivier is regularly and heavily involved in our ongoing IT projects. He is also a Member of the Board of Directors of the Caisse cantonale d'assurance populaire (CCAP).

Between 1999 and 2006 Olivier was a semi-professional ice hockey player for La Chaux-de-Fonds in the Swiss national first and second divisions. He also played 17 international games with the Swiss national junior ice hockey team.

Olivier's mother tongue is French and he is fluent in English and Italian. He enjoys spending time with his family and his three children in his spare time.

Caresse joined Kestrel Trust in 2019 as Associate Director, having moved from a Senior Associate - Trust Officer position held in Stonehage Fleming’s Swiss based family office. At the start of 2024, she was named as a Director of the board and assumed the role of Kestrel’s new Head of Structuring.

She is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and brings with her extensive experience in the Trust and Wealth Management industry, having spent two decades assisting with the management of complex offshore structures established for high net worth international families.

Caresse applies her specialist knowledge and experience to the establishment and management of our clients’ structures and is dedicated to searching out best practices within the industry.

Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Caresse is a native English and Afrikaans speaker and can also communicate in French and German. She enjoys various outdoor activities as well as spending every available moment with her family.

Jonathan joined Kestrel Trust in 2018 as Associate Director, having moved from a Legal Counsel and Compliance Officer position at a prestigious Swiss Family Office. Prior to that, Jonathan was the Head of Legal and Chief Underwriter of a private surety company.

Jonathan is part of Kestrel Trust’s Structuring team and looks after the establishment and management of clients’ offshore structures. He also provides support to the Compliance Team.

Although born and raised in France, Jonathan is British and obtained his Batchelor of Arts at Sussex University. He was admitted as a Solicitor to the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 2000. Jonathan is a member of the Law Society and also of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

Now firmly rooted in Switzerland, Jonathan spends his leisure time in the Alps or on Lake Léman.

Jonathan is a French and English native speaker.

David joined Kestrel Trust in 2015 as an Accountant and was subsequently appointed Associate Director.

In his role as Relationship Manager, David regularly travels throughout Europe and Africa to represent Kestrel Trust.

As a member of the Accounting team, David is in constant contact with clients, banks, fund managers, financial intermediaries and tax advisors from various jurisdictions.

He hails from the United Kingdom and obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of London.

A keen cricketer, including serving as the Captain of two clubs in Geneva following his family's relocation to Switzerland, he now enjoys the spectacular Swiss countryside on his bicycle.

A native English speaker, David can also communicate in French.

Patrick joined Kestrel Trust S.A. in 2017 as an accountant and was subsequently appointed an Authorized Officer.

In his role within the accounting department, Patrick is in contact with clients, banks, financial intermediaries and tax advisors from various jurisdictions.

Patrick obtained an Advanced Diploma of Higher Education in Business Administration in 2013. He previously worked with Stonehage Fleming as an Investment Administrator, supporting the team of Investment Managers.

Patrick speaks French and English. He is an avid Cross-Fitter and enjoys spending time with his family.