Guernsey

With over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Navita brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to our team. Her expertise spans various global markets, with a focus on Europe and Asia. Navita has held numerous senior roles throughout her career, demonstrating a strong track record of driving profit growth and operational excellence.

Mr. Hickling is Apex Groups Guernsey Country Head and has over 20 years’ experience in the offshore finance industry with a focus on investment funds. In his role he is responsible for growing the jurisdictions offering to a variety of clients, structures and developing the business as a whole. Chris joined Apex through the acquisition of the Praxis Fund Group by Sanne in December 2021 where he was Head of Funds and the Managing Director of Sanne Fund Management (Guernsey) Limited, the Alternative Investment Fund Manager (“AIFM”) having established it in 2013. Prior to Praxis Chris was Operations Director of Close Fund Services Limited from 2005 and latterly at Investec Administration Services Limited from 2007 who ultimately sold the business to Praxis Group in 2009. Mr. Hickling has held and currently holds appointments on various boards that include a wide variety of strategies including but not limited to private equity, property, equity, fund of fund and debt. His experience covers many structures including listed, open ended and closed ended funds with roles having included regulatory compliance, transfer agency, operations and valuation. More recently a focus on risk management services to clients of the AIFM where the focus is portfolio risk management and consultancy services, marketing regulatory oversight and board reporting on business risks. Mr. Hickling is a Certified Accountant of New Zealand and also holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University of New Zealand with Majors in Accounting and Economics.

Dominik is our Regional Head Business Development for the DACH & Nordic region, as well as heading business development for LRI Group, an Apex Group company. He has extensive client management experience built during roles at European Depositary Bank, Warburg Invest Luxembourg, and Alter Domus.