Guernsey Based
Globally Focused
Who we are
BOW Trustees Limited is an independent fiduciary based in Guernsey and regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
BOW has been established under the guiding principles of integrity, transparency, speed and decisiveness. BOW aims to build long-term, pro-active relationships with each client and where the contribution of BOW will add discernible value to each client.
BOW is owner-managed with each of the shareholders taking an active role in the day to day running of the Company. Those shareholders are also the Executive Directors and who, between them have in excess of 40 years of relevant professional experience within the financial services industry.
SAM ORCHARD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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CASEY JONKMANS
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
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KEITH BETTS
NON EXECUTIVE
CHAIRMAN
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SYLWIA PEARCE
ASSISTANT MANAGER
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ALAN TROTH
TRUST MANAGER
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MALGORZATA ROGOWSKA
TRUST OFFICER
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SUE JONES
CONSULTANT
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JAMES KENNEDY
SENIOR COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR
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BOW provides trustee and corporate services to an international clientele. Those services are useful in estate and tax planning arrangements and also to protect and preserve assets. Clients who take advantage of these services are often high net worth individuals or families with cross border financial interests or with family members living in two or more jurisdictions.
Corporate clients use the services of BOW for a variety of reasons including the creation of Executive and Employee incentive schemes or to hold off balance sheet assets.
The Directors of BOW have considerable expertise in property transactions and property holding structures but are equally familiar with arrangements established to hold a variety of asset classes including tradable securities, partnership interests, private equity and some specialist assets.
The independence of BOW gives it the freedom to select the best advisors for the client concerned. Accordingly BOW works with many world class legal, tax, financial, property and investment advisors.
BOW does not accept retrocessions or commissions from third parties. All fees are agreed in advance and in writing with each client.
Where we are
Based in the highly regulated and respected International Finance Centre of Guernsey, Channel Islands, BOW are proud to be part of the island’s history of over 50 years of providing local and international Fiduciary services.
Along with modern Trust law, Guernsey has a stable and reputable legal framework and courts, making it a highly suitable jurisdiction for establishing private wealth structures for International Clientele. The island also maintains tax neutrality insofar that generally, the activities undertaken in respect of Private Wealth structures are taxed at 0% and there are no provisions for forced heirship in Guernsey’s domestic law.
Company law on the island is both modern and highly flexible, allowing migration in and out of Companies as well as flexibility concerning redenomination and distributions. Assisting businesses established in the Jurisdiction is a world-class selection of support services, such as world-renowned legal and accountancy firms.
Remaining firmly on the EU whitelist for co-operative jurisdictions in respect of international tax cooperation is testament to Guernsey’s commitment to all OECD and US initiatives on automatic exchange of information; with a well-established and capitalized banking system in addition to a highly stable political and constitutional position, the island continues to be an excellent choice for a range of businesses and structures.
SAM ORCHARD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Sam is a founder shareholder of BOW and acts as Managing Director.
Sam has worked for a number of larger independent and bank owned Trust Companies and was the head of client relationships at a medium sized firm prior to co-founding BOW.
His particular areas of expertise are working with high-net worth families to help structure their estates and he has a great deal of experience and expertise working with real estate, quoted assets and private company shares / private equity. Sam has been recognised in the Spear’s 500 index as a recommended advisor for Trusts and Offshore since 2022 and was shortlisted for Citywealth Trustee of the year in the Channel Islands in 2025.
Sam holds a BSc in Management with Trusts and Estates, the Institute of Directors Diploma In Company Direction, the STEP Diploma and the ICSA Certificate and is a member of both the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and the Institute of Directors.
In his spare time Sam is a keen musician and performs regularly with a number of Jazz and Soul bands.
CASEY JONKMANS
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Casey has over 30 years’ experience in the fiduciary sector and has worked for both large global institutions as well as smaller independent organisations at Executive Director level. With particular expertise in family wealth planning, he has managed portfolios of clients based around the globe, has an in-depth understanding of multi-jurisdictional structuring, and has also worked as Company Secretary, Nominated Officer, and Fiduciary Arbitrator as well as being heavily involved in Corporate Governance.
KEITH BETTS
NON EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Keith Betts is the Non-Executive Chairman of BOW Trustees Limited. He was the Chief Executive Officer of a Guernsey based Trust Company from 2004 to 2013. He was previously Managing Director of CIBC Bank and Trust Company (CI) Limited (1985-2001). Keith is a past chairman of the Guernsey International Bankers Association. Keith was listed as a “Prominent Trustee” in the 2009 – 2016 Citywealth Leading Trustees lists. Keith’s directorships include trust companies, investment management companies, collective investment schemes as well as those relating to private clients.
YLWIA PEARCES
ASSISTANT MANAGER
ALAN TROTH
TRUST MANAGER
Alan has worked in Financial Services since 2000 after a rather varied career. He holds the STEP Diploma.
He has worked in the whole spectrum of Trust companies from small privately owned operations to those of international banks. He has held long term positions in local asset management companies where he administered portfolios of clients which ranged from local clients to complex international structures with cross border interests. He has administered a wide variety of asset classes.
Alan is responsible for the day to day administration of a portfolio of Trusts and Companies and works with a team of administrators to ensure the best client experience.
Alan is a keen motorsport enthusiast and spends whatever little free time his family allows him at motocross and sand racing events across the Channel Islands.
MALGORZATA ROGOWSKA
TRUST OFFICER
Malgorzata, Maggie for short, is a Trust Officer with more than 10 years’ experience.
Maggie has worked in both large global institutions and small privately owned companies. She holds the STEP diploma and is a member of STEP. Maggie also holds the CAT qualification and has a Bachelor Degree in Political Science and Current International Situation. Maggie is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Maggie is responsible for the day to day administration of a portfolio of Trusts and Companies and works with a team of administrators to ensure the best client experience. Maggie also takes an active role in ensuring the client accounting records are correct and reviews client Financial Statements.
Maggie has a keen eye for detail and strives for excellence in everything she does.
In her spare time Maggie enjoys hiking and cycling. She’s is also a keen member of the St. John Ambulance and a qualified First Aider.
SUE JONES
CONSULTANT
Sue is a Trust Officer at BOW. Sue has worked in Trust Companies, both institutional and privately owned, since 1999. Her roles have included all aspects of trust and company administration and she holds relevant qualifications in both accounting and Trust and Company.
Sue is responsible for a varied portfolio of Trust and Company clients, particularly property and pension structures. She also maintains client bookkeeping and prepares monthly and quarterly reports.
Sue is very happy dealing with both clients and their representatives and aims to give an efficient and friendly service.
In her spare time she can be found in the garden with either a crossword or a spade. She also enjoys music and art.