What are the Jersey Finance Rising Stars Awards?
As the voice of the international finance centre, Jersey Finance believes it is vital to engage with and inspire the next generation of finance professionals in our industry. Following our successful launch in 2020, we are delighted to announce that we will be hosting the awards in 2022.
This is a fantastic opportunity for our Members to reward and recognise the young Jersey talent within our industry by nominating their staff members (16-30 years old) for outstanding achievements in 14 industry categories.
Watch the 2021 ceremony highlights below or see the winners.
2022 Key Dates
Agenda
Judges

Jenny Swan
Jenny recently retired from J.P. Morgan where she held the role of CEO for the Channel Islands business for the past ten years. She enjoyed a long career with the bank in a number of senior positions in the Investment Banking, Private Banking and Funds Services businesses where she managed diverse teams in various locations. Since retiring Jenny has become involved in a number of charitable initiatives and is currently supporting Mind Jersey with the establishment of their Ambassador programme.

Jo Ferbrache Founder, Jo Ferbrache Consulting Limited & Sober Jo
Jo is a long-term convert to the benefits of nurturing good leadership. Born in Jersey she has experienced some of the best that Island businesses have to offer but also recognizes that sometimes, leaders can fall short. Jo has led teams across different industries, applying positive energy and enthusiasm to make things happen and encourage others to get involved. Jo uses creativity to find and suggest opportunities for change, working collaboratively to facilitate discussions to make sure that everyone's ideas are heard and recognised, connecting people, ideas and events to each other. Jo is always looking for potential in people, helping them to develop this potential. She's now a champion for the mindful drinking movement locally and further afield, using her marketing experience to get the message out there, and coaching/life experience to help others on their Sober Journey.

Kevin Lemasney Head of High Value Residency Engagement, Locate Jersey, Government of Jersey
Kevin is the Head of High Value Residency Engagement with Locate Jersey, part of the Government of Jersey, Channel Islands. Kevin acts as an ambassador for Jersey, leading and directing the marketing and promotion of the Island as an attractive location for high net-worth families. He is the single point of contact for all interested and existing high net-worth families and works with them on the relocation of their families and businesses to Jersey. The role includes making high-level presentations to wealthy investors or their representatives, raising awareness of the Island’s status as an internationally recognised business and finance centre of excellence and working closely with colleagues in other Government Departments. Kevin's interests include rugby and skiing, and he speaks fluent French. He is also well known by many involved in grass roots rugby as the former Chairman of the Jersey Reds Minis & Juniors and Chairman of the Jersey Rugby Association.

The Rising Stars Awards ceremony celebrates the passion, commitment and dedication of these young professionals to both their employers and the community.
Join us on Friday 29 July 2022 at the Royal Jersey Showground to announce the 2022 Rising Stars winners.
Find out more2022 Sponsors
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For any queries, please call us on +44 (0)1534 836000 or contact us.
Please note that nominations should be made through the relevant category nomination forms.