Skipton International announces new Chair

Tuesday 3 September, Skipton International, part of the Skipton Group, announces the appointment of Eric Barnett as its new Chair. This is subject to regulatory approval.

Eric Barnett is the former Group Chief Executive of SG Kleinwort Hambros Bank Ltd, Société Générale’s private banking and wealth management business in the UK, Channel Islands and Gibraltar.

With a career spanning over 35 years in financial services, Eric brings a wealth of experience to Skipton International.

In addition to spending a decade as the Group CEO at SG Kleinwort Hambros Bank Ltd, Eric Barnett has also served as Chair of several businesses, in addition to a range of non-executive roles for several financial services businesses. Eric brings particular experience of lending and also the Channel Islands, having lived in Guernsey for several years.

Commenting on his appointment, Eric Barnett said:

“I am thrilled to be joining the team at Skipton International and returning to Guernsey. The business has great ambition, a growing leadership team, and strong values that are rooted in the island. I’m very much looking forward to working with the team to further build on all its success.”

Gwyn Burr, Skipton Group Chair, said:

“I’m very pleased to welcome Eric as the new Chair of Skipton International. He joins us with impressive career experience spanning executive roles across financial services, together with first-hand knowledge and understanding of the Channel Islands. Eric’s experience and ability will further strengthen Skipton International and prove a valuable asset for the wider Skipton Group.

I would like to thank Bobby Ndawula, the outgoing Skipton International Chair, for his service and stewardship over the last three years.”

Eric will join Skipton International this autumn.