Kendall , who has more than 20 years’ experience in HR, started her career at the University of Portsmouth. She has served in a number of senior roles, including head of HR at Candyking UK. In 2014, Kendall joined the employee benefits and experience platform, Benefex, as head of HR, rising to HR director and then chief people officer.

“I have been hugely impressed by the speed of growth at Saltus, and from my very first meeting with the team, the standout culture and huge opportunities ahead really shone through," Kendall said. “Rapid growth is really exciting, but it’s also where probably the biggest challenge is – we need to ensure we retain the heart of the Saltus culture whilst moving at speed, and that is something I’m absolutely passionate about ensuring we deliver by developing our people strategy and creating consistently amazing experiences for our people.”

Jon Macintosh, managing partner at Saltus, added: “Kathryn has a really solid track record of leading HR teams within fast-growth businesses and of building out the employee brand, which will help us attract and retain the best talent. She also brings huge amounts of energy and enthusiasm, and a genuine love for what she does. Kathryn is integral to the success of our growth plans and will be a huge asset to the team.”

Saltus is a wealth management company which helps its clients achieve their goals in life through financial planning as well as providing investment management. The firm employs over 200 people and looks after more than £3 billion  of clients’ assets.

Ocorian
Ocorian, a provider of trust, administration and fiduciary services for companies, institutions, individuals and funds, has appointed Matt Litten as head of private clients in Guernsey.

Litten, who is joining from PraxisIFM, was recently managing director responsible for managing and developing ultra high net worth client relationships, and contributing to PraxisIFM’s strategic plans.

Litten has nearly 30 years of experience in the wealth management industry. He started his career in practice with KPMG, before spending 12 years in private banking with HSBC based in Guernsey, Jersey and Geneva.

Educated in Guernsey, a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Matt specialises in managing and developing UHNW and family office client relationships to deliver effective, well-governed structuring solutions that support estate and succession planning goals for complex, international clients.

Michael Betley, Ocorian’s global head of Private Clients, said: “I am delighted to welcome Matt to the Private Client team. We have a global vision of the services we offer and Matt’s experience and wealth of knowledge will be an asset to the growth of our offering as we continue to deliver excellent service and thoughtful solutions for our clients.”