Independent directorship and governance consultancy services business, Altair, appoints Laura Hazzard as a Client Director.

Laura joins Altair in support of the firm’s growth as she looks to expand her independent directorship client base and offer consultancy services focussing on the operational aspects of fund administration.

A qualified chartered accountant, Laura has over 20 years of experience in the offshore financial services industry. Prior to joining Altair, Laura held various senior positions with global fund and corporate administration service providers, with a focus on leading the provision of administration and governance services to regulated fund services business and alternative investment vehicles, including LSE listed funds.

Laura has broad experience of acting on the boards of regulated and unregulated funds, fund management structures and other corporate vehicles, across a variety of asset classes including private equity, venture capital, renewable energy, hedge and real estate.

Laura Hazzard commented ‘I am delighted to be joining Altair at such an exciting stage of its growth journey, as the successful and well-respected directorship business continues to grow, and we become an increasingly established player in the regulatory compliance and operational consultancy services space.’

Julia Chapman, joint founder and partner of Altair, said ‘We are delighted that Laura has joined the Altair team in Jersey. A highly capable and well-regarded funds practitioner with significant operational and directorship experience, Laura will immediately bolster and strengthen both Altair’s directorship services and its consultancy offerings.’