In her new role, Ms McCourt will lead RBC Wealth Management’s award-winning¹ Fiduciary Management and Technical Trust teams in the Channel Islands, providing solutions to help clients preserve their wealth and create a meaningful legacy. Ms McCourt is based in Jersey and will report to Dave Thomas, CEO, RBC Europe.

Ms McCourt joined RBC in 2003 where she has also held roles including Head of Marketing, Head of Regional Market Strategy, Head of Client Experience and, most recently, four years as Head of Fiduciary Management. She is an active advocate of diversity and inclusion and in 2018 was recognized by mental health charity Mind with its ‘Senior Leader Award’, in celebration of her commitment to driving a healthy, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

“Gail has built great momentum in our fiduciary management business over the past four years, particularly in supporting and empowering our teams, and delivering client service excellence and business efficiency,” said Mr. Thomas. “We are delighted that she has taken on this expanded role, as we continue to work with families to meet their international wealth and estate objectives over the long term.”

As one of the largest providers of fiduciary services in the Channel Islands, RBC Wealth Management has expertise in complex, multijurisdictional, dynastic planning for UHNW clients and their families. Its fiduciary teams are based in Jersey and Guernsey with 300 experienced individuals administering assets across jurisdictions while considering tax implications, probate and legal matters. Clients value RBC’s stability and longevity as a bank-owned trust business with over 55 years’ experience.