Our Team
Isle Of Man
THE RESILIENCE TEAM
Our team combines deep experience in traditional discretionary investment management with over a decade of expertise in sustainable investing, giving clients the choice to invest in the way that suits them best.
Whether your priority is our Heritage Strategies, built on long-established investment discipline, or our Sustainable Strategies, tailored to individual sustainability preferences, our team of resilient investment professionals bring the same rigour, care and long-term thinking to every portfolio we manage.
We work with private clients, trustees and institutions of every kind, from those focused purely on performance and capital preservation, to ardent environmentalists and social impact champions, to professionals navigating how the nature of fiduciary duty is changing. Our shared knowledge and experience tells us that, however a portfolio is invested, risks can be mitigated and returns can be generated — while, for clients who choose it, wealth can also be used to make a meaningful positive impact.
Greg Easton
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Greg has held senior investment management roles for over 20 years, with MitonOptimal, Capital International and as MD of Ravenscroft Isle of Man.
Greg is recognised as a leader of sustainable investment business, in 2023 he received the Isle of Man Institute of Directors Sustainable Director of the Year Award.
He has earned the CFA UK Level 4 Certificate in Investment Management, the Diploma in ESG Investment Management, the CFA Certificate in Climate & Investing and the STEP Certificate in International Trust Management with Distinction. He is a member of the CFA Society United Kingdom, a member of STEP and sits on the STEP Isle of Man Education Committee.
In 2022, Greg completed the 85-mile Parish Walk in a time of 22hrs 10 minutes.
Chris Bell
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
Chris has over 20 years of experience leading investment desks and managing private and institutional client portfolios and relationships.
Chris epitomises investment professionalism, clients regard him as their ‘safe pair of hands’ for their wealth and a steady presence helping chart volatile investment markets.
Chris is responsible for managing client portfolios and leads the investment decision making and implementation process. He has led the Isle of Man investment desk through the pandemic and through two changes of ownership, his constancy is the foundation of our business.
- BA (Hons) Commerce
- MCSI
Craig Dalton
HEAD OF OPERATIONS & DMLRO
Craig was born and raised on the Isle of Man and educated locally. He entered the financial services industry straight from school in 1999 and has worked in the sector ever since.
A qualified banker, foreign exchange dealer and cash manager, Craig has held senior roles across Investment Administration, Corporate Banking and Investment Relationship Management, Treasury, Cash Management and Foreign Exchange, Operations Management and Continuous Improvement, Project Management, and Product Development.
As Head of Operations at Resilience, Craig draws on his broad skillset, industry knowledge and extensive experience to oversee the day-to-day management of the firm’s middle and back-office functions, supporting the efficient and effective running of the business.
Graeme Snape
COMPLIANCE & MLRO
Graeme is a highly qualified compliance professional with a passion for all things compliance, regulatory, risk and data privacy. Having worked in the financial services sector for over 45 years he says that the last 30, within his speciality of governance, regulatory, risk and compliance disciplines, have delivered the greatest satisfaction and, yes, fun!
He has held and undertaken, since 1995 , Head of Compliance and Compliance Director roles across a spectrum of financial services businesses.
2010 saw Graeme become a founder member and chair of the Isle of Man’s compliance profession trade body – Alliance of Isle of Man Compliance Professionals (“AICP”), a devotion which continues some 14 years later.
Kirsten Odendaal
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Kirsten initially spent 9 years in the hospitality industry in South Africa, ultimately developing a passion for accounting.
Between 2001 and 2023 Kirsten, and her husband Roelf, ran their Family Advisory business, ‘Turnstone’. Initially operating from SA, they moved to the Isle of Man in 2005 to fulfil ambitions for growth. In 2023 Turnstone sold its client book to a larger IOM based TCSP who, with greater resources at their disposal, could ensure clients continued to receive the defined and bespoke service they had become accustomed to over the years.
At Resilience Kirsten bridges the gap between front and back-office, acting as the primary contact for day-to-day client requests and queries. From ensuring timely top-up and withdrawal requests to completing new client onboarding, Kirsten’s client service and operational experience is vital in supporting Resilience in delivering the best client experience.
Simon Harding
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Simon is a chartered accountant and chartered tax advisor with over 25 years’ experience in financial services. He started his career in audit in London in 1994, before specialising in tax from 1998 onwards. In 2012 Simon joined Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, where he led the build-out of their structured lending and leasing franchise focusing on the shipping sector. Simon moved to the Isle of Man in 2012 to set up an office for CACIB, which he managed until he resigned in 2023.
As Finance Director Simon is responsible for the financial activities and strategies of Resilience Asset Management (IOM) Limited.
Simon is a keen and accomplished road cyclist and competed in the 45>50 category at the UCI World Championships in Glasgow in August 2023.
Simon Sharrott
Investment Consultant
Simon is an independent investment professional with over 20 years experience across investment, multi-asset fund management, portfolio construction, wealth management, and private equity.
Having held senior executive roles such as Group CEO, Managing Director, and Portfolio Director, Simon has built a strong foundation for his current portfolio of Independent Non-Executive Directorships on various regulated boards. In addition he provides investment oversight and consulting services to several multi-jurisdictional investment management committees.
Simon is as an independent member of Resilience’s Investment Committee, providing objective challenge and oversight across portfolio construction, manager selection, and risk management.
Simon was recognised in the Citywide Top 100 Wealth Managers in the UK in 2022.
- Chartered MCSI.
Raj David
Non-executive Director
Raj spent a decade working in the Jersey trust industry and, since 2012, has advised trustees, family offices and international businesses on banking and property finance for complex structures. His experience spans clients across the Channel Islands, Switzerland, Monaco, Hong Kong and Singapore.
In 2023, Raj completed the Board Apprentice programme, serving on the board of Invesco Bond Income Plus, a Jersey investment company listed in London. He holds an Masters in Finance from the University of Essex and is a member of the CISI.
As a member of the Resilience board, Raj’s primary focus is governance, while his extensive international experience provides valuable insight to the business.
- MSc Finance.
Contact Us
START YOUR RESILIENT JOURNEY
Our team of resilient investment professionals would be delighted to hear from you, whether you’re focused on long-term capital preservation and growth, exploring how to align your portfolio with your sustainability preferences, a trustee or professional navigating how fiduciary duty is evolving, or simply curious to learn more.
Our shared knowledge and experience tells us that portfolios can be managed with discipline and care whatever your priorities — risks can be mitigated, returns can be generated, and, for clients who choose it, wealth can also be used to make a meaningful positive impact.
If you’d like to take a first step, we’d be pleased to talk through your existing portfolio and how we might help.