Zetland Management

Zetland's leadership team is composed of established professionals with a proven track record in international business, fiduciary services, and corporate governance. Our directors and senior managers are trusted advisors who guide our clients through changing regulatory environments, providing clarity and stability. Their broad industry knowledge and strong ethical standards ensure that clients receive informed, transparent, and effective solutions tailored to complex, cross-border requirements

Our ability to serve a global clientele is further enhanced by the linguistic versatility of our team. In addition to English, our staff is fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Japanese, Russian, Ukrainian, and Spanish. This multicultural capability allows us to support clients and partners from diverse backgrounds, ensuring seamless communication and truly international service delivery.

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Jim Sutherland, Chairman of the Zetland Fiduciary Group

Jim Campbell Sutherland is Chairman of the Zetland Fiduciary Group and a Director of Zetland Corporate Services Limited, Zetland International Trust Co. Limited, Zetland Corporate Services Pte Limited and Zetland European Administration Limited.

He is a graduate of Edinburgh University and a Scottish Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Jim is member of the UK-based Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) and a member of the Hong Kong Securities Institute. Jim has lived in Hong Kong for more than thirty years and founded the Zetland Fiduciary Group in 1987.

Jim's background includes a period with Arthur Andersen in London where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Subsequently Jim was employed by the Grindlay Brandts merchant bank in London (now a part of ANZ Banking Group). Jim joined Wardley Limited (the merchant banking subsidiary of HSBC) in 1979 and has extensive experience in deal-making throughout Asia for more than 30 years.

In 1984, Jim was appointed Finance Director of the Universal Matchbox Toy Group and was instrumental in the flotation of the company in the New York Stock Exchange.

Zetland Management Team

The Zetland management team combines deep sectoral expertise and cultural understanding to deliver effective, client-centered results. Our professionals come from backgrounds in law, accounting, finance, and administration, with many holding advanced degrees and internationally recognized certifications. They are dedicated to fostering innovation, upholding best practices, and providing strategic leadership. We encourage you to discover the breadth and depth of our team's expertise by browsing the individual profiles available on our website.

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