Nerine Group of Fiduciaries has appointed Walter Ferrari to the role of finance director in its Geneva office.

Raised and educated in Santiago, Chile, Mr Ferrari has more than 25 years of professional experience within the finance industry. Since 1989 he’s been based in Geneva, Switzerland, where he has worked for a number of international finance companies, and was also a senior member of staff for a private family office where he was responsible for their accounting and finance requirements.

Mr Ferrari holds a degree in accounting and auditing from the University of Chile and speaks fluent English, French and Spanish. On graduating he worked as an auditor at an international accountancy practice and undertook a similar internal role with a major American bank.

Gareth Corbin, managing director of Nerine Fiduciaire S.A., said: “Walter brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise and his appointment further strengthens our senior management team. I’m confident that he will be a valuable asset to the organisation as we look to the future.”

As part of his new role as finance director Mr Ferrari will be responsible for the management of all internal, client and fund accounting as well as group reporting for Nerine. He will also assist the fiduciary department and will be a senior authorised signatory.

Mr Ferrari said: “Nerine has built an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional service and building enduring relationships with clients and intermediaries across the various jurisdictions in which it works. I look forward to contributing to Nerine’s continued success.”