01 February 2016 | News,

Xavier Isaac, Head of Salamanca Group Trust and Fiduciary, joins the foundation board

The Foundation Board is pleased to welcome its newest member, Xavier Isaac, Head of Salamanca Group Trust and Fiduciary. Xavier gained over 20 years of experience in management positions with ABN AMRO Bank and Trust in Luxembourg, Geneva and Jersey, before joining Investec Trust in 2005 as Managing Director of the Geneva branch and CEO as of 2009.

Originally from Belgium, Xavier graduated magna cum laude in law from the Université catholique de Louvain. He served as the inaugural Vice President of the Swiss Association of Trust Companies (SATC) and remained active for many years as a committee member. He is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Xavier is a regular speaker at conferences organised by STEP, SATC, Academy & Finance and Transcontinental Trust.

Xavier’s experience and expertise reinforces Swiss Philanthropy Foundation’s capacity in the area of governance and strategic management.