Our People

Our services are delivered by skilled investment professionals and we continue to grow our business through the reputation of our people.

Our investment managers, pensions and financial planners, and tax and legal specialists are listed below as well as our Board and Executive team. Alternatively, please call 020 7399 0000 to arrange to speak to one of our team.

Jon Perree

Senior Trust manager

Jon Perree

Senior Trust manager

Liverpool

Jon joined Rathbone Trust Company as a trust manager in 2017 and is responsible for all aspects of trust administration for a large portfolio of clients and takes a key role in working with IFAs and their respective clients. His career started offshore in Jersey in 1997 where he dealt with international HNWI and non-domiciled UK individuals and the complex offshore structures set up to preserve their wealth. Jon moved to the UK in 2005 and has since specialised in Onshore Trust compliance and advisory work but also has experience with estate administration and personal taxation. 

Jon’s excellent communication skills together with his legal, banking and accounting experience enable him to administer all types of trust and advise on a variety of different matters in trust administration. He enjoys building relationships with our clients to better understand their needs. 

Jon’s qualifications include a Diploma with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Certificates of Competency from the Association of Taxation Technicians in Personal Tax and Estate Administration. Jon is currently a STEP Affiliate and is working towards full membership status.

Jon joined Rathbone Trust Company as a trust manager in 2017 and is responsible for all aspects of trust administration for a large portfolio of clients and takes a key role in working with IFAs and their respective clients. His career started offshore in Jersey in 1997 where he dealt with international HNWI and non-domiciled UK individuals and the complex offshore structures set up to preserve their wealth. Jon moved to the UK in 2005 and has since specialised in Onshore Trust compliance and advisory work but also has experience with estate administration and personal taxation. 

Jon’s excellent communication skills together with his legal, banking and accounting experience enable him to administer all types of trust and advise on a variety of different matters in trust administration. He enjoys building relationships with our clients to better understand their needs. 

Jon’s qualifications include a Diploma with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Certificates of Competency from the Association of Taxation Technicians in Personal Tax and Estate Administration. Jon is currently a STEP Affiliate and is working towards full membership status.

Kerry Roberts

Director

Kerry Roberts

Director

Liverpool

Kerry is a dedicated and focussed Trust and Charity advisor who joined the business in 1997 and proudly progressed to the position of director in 2023.

Before being appointed director, Kerry successfully navigated changes in practice and legislation, studying professional qualifications while continually increasing her understanding of governance and compliance within Trust Company, the wider Group and industry.  Kerry managed a team of professionals from 2009 with a collaborative focus, successfully providing trust administration, tax advice and compliance services and meeting with the accounting requirements for all Trust types.  

Kerry welcomes discussion to understand the particular needs of each client and strives to fulfil objectives effectively but compassionately to support each individual or family as their circumstances evolve.  Kerry also welcomes the opportunity to work with other professionals in order to do so, where necessary.

Since joining Rathbones Trust, Kerry has achieved membership status of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, the Association of Accounting Technicians and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments, all to support her in providing a highly valuable Trustee role.  Kerry has a particularly passion for philanthropy and feels strongly about the important roles professionals play in the success of the charity sector.  In support of this, Kerry is currently Vice Chair of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners, a role and challenge Kerry particularly finds fulfilling. 

Kerry is a dedicated and focussed Trust and Charity advisor who joined the business in 1997 and proudly progressed to the position of director in 2023.

Before being appointed director, Kerry successfully navigated changes in practice and legislation, studying professional qualifications while continually increasing her understanding of governance and compliance within Trust Company, the wider Group and industry.  Kerry managed a team of professionals from 2009 with a collaborative focus, successfully providing trust administration, tax advice and compliance services and meeting with the accounting requirements for all Trust types.  

Kerry welcomes discussion to understand the particular needs of each client and strives to fulfil objectives effectively but compassionately to support each individual or family as their circumstances evolve.  Kerry also welcomes the opportunity to work with other professionals in order to do so, where necessary.

Since joining Rathbones Trust, Kerry has achieved membership status of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, the Association of Accounting Technicians and the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments, all to support her in providing a highly valuable Trustee role.  Kerry has a particularly passion for philanthropy and feels strongly about the important roles professionals play in the success of the charity sector.  In support of this, Kerry is currently Vice Chair of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners, a role and challenge Kerry particularly finds fulfilling. 

Linda Cousins

Director

Linda Cousins

Director

London

Linda is a trust director, joining Rathbones Trust Company Limited in March 2000 from Kleinwort Benson Private Bank. Linda is an Associate of the Institute of Bankers and completed the old style Trustee Diploma, beginning her career at National Westminster Bank in 1974. At Kleinwort Benson, Linda was responsible for the trusts and financial affairs of the founding families and more recently having overall responsibility for the trustee department.

Linda is a trust director, joining Rathbones Trust Company Limited in March 2000 from Kleinwort Benson Private Bank. Linda is an Associate of the Institute of Bankers and completed the old style Trustee Diploma, beginning her career at National Westminster Bank in 1974. At Kleinwort Benson, Linda was responsible for the trusts and financial affairs of the founding families and more recently having overall responsibility for the trustee department.

Nicole Stocker

Trust Banking and Financial Control Manager

Nicole Stocker

Trust Banking and Financial Control Manager

London

Nicole is a Trust Banking and Financial Control Manager having joined Rathbones in 1994.  She works in the London Trust department and also assists the Legal Team.  She is in charge of all the Company client accounts and prides herself on her attention to detail.

Nicole has a sound working knowledge of Compliance as she also acts as a liaison between the MLRO and the Team on all AML matters.

Nicole is a Trust Banking and Financial Control Manager having joined Rathbones in 1994.  She works in the London Trust department and also assists the Legal Team.  She is in charge of all the Company client accounts and prides herself on her attention to detail.

Nicole has a sound working knowledge of Compliance as she also acts as a liaison between the MLRO and the Team on all AML matters.

Rachel Lewis

Tax manager

Rachel Lewis

Tax manager

Liverpool

Rachel is a tax manager, joining Rathbones in 2005 after gaining five years invaluable experience with HMRC. Rachel has a sound, working knowledge which is important when liaising with HMRC on a frequent basis. She specialises mainly in personal taxation but is also involved in VAT compliance for non-resident entities.

Rachel prides herself on building strong, professional relationships with her portfolio of clients.

Rachel is a tax manager, joining Rathbones in 2005 after gaining five years invaluable experience with HMRC. Rachel has a sound, working knowledge which is important when liaising with HMRC on a frequent basis. She specialises mainly in personal taxation but is also involved in VAT compliance for non-resident entities.

Rachel prides herself on building strong, professional relationships with her portfolio of clients.

Richard Lancaster

Trust Administrator

Richard Lancaster

Trust Administrator

London

Richard began his career with Rathbones Trust Company in February 2023 as a Trust Administrator. He is a graduate of BA History from the University of Northampton, and has previous professional experience in the property industry.

Richard's role is to support the case managers within Rathbones Trust Company to ensure that our clients’ needs are met.

Richard began his career with Rathbones Trust Company in February 2023 as a Trust Administrator. He is a graduate of BA History from the University of Northampton, and has previous professional experience in the property industry.

Richard's role is to support the case managers within Rathbones Trust Company to ensure that our clients’ needs are met.

Sarah James

Tax Manager

Sarah James

Tax Manager

Liverpool

Sarah joined Rathbones Trust Company in 2011 after qualifying as a Chartered Tax Advisor. Sarah specialises in Personal Tax, advising on both compliance matters and tax planning. Sarah is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Association of Taxation Technicians. Sarah became a member of both organisations after completing her Bachelor Degree at Keele University in History and Sociology. 

After qualifying as a tax technician, Sarah predominantly gave advice to owner manager businesses and companies. However, since joining Rathbones she has specialised in Personal Taxation and Inheritance Tax. 

Sarah joined Rathbones Trust Company in 2011 after qualifying as a Chartered Tax Advisor. Sarah specialises in Personal Tax, advising on both compliance matters and tax planning. Sarah is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Taxation and the Association of Taxation Technicians. Sarah became a member of both organisations after completing her Bachelor Degree at Keele University in History and Sociology. 

After qualifying as a tax technician, Sarah predominantly gave advice to owner manager businesses and companies. However, since joining Rathbones she has specialised in Personal Taxation and Inheritance Tax. 

Tracey Hazell

Trust manager

Tracey Hazell

Trust manager

London

Tracey is a trust manager, having joined Rathbones in 1997. She works in the London Trust department and has a wide range of knowledge from over 25 years’ experience in all areas of private, probate and charity trust work.

Tracey prides herself on building strong, professional relationships with her clients. She also specialises in charity structures and as a charity trustee herself understands the responsibilities and can assist trustees with their compliance with the Charity Commission.

Tracey is proud to also be a part of the Rathbones Gender Balance Network which is encouraging change within the industry.

Tracey is a trust manager, having joined Rathbones in 1997. She works in the London Trust department and has a wide range of knowledge from over 25 years’ experience in all areas of private, probate and charity trust work.

Tracey prides herself on building strong, professional relationships with her clients. She also specialises in charity structures and as a charity trustee herself understands the responsibilities and can assist trustees with their compliance with the Charity Commission.

Tracey is proud to also be a part of the Rathbones Gender Balance Network which is encouraging change within the industry.

Vicky McKittrick

Trust Manager

Vicky McKittrick

Trust Manager

London

Vicky is a trust manager who joined Rathbones Trust Company in 1997. With over 26 years of experience in the Trust industry, Vicky is responsible for all aspects of trust administration, including trust taxation, inheritance tax compliance, accountancy and estate administration. She takes pride in providing her clients with an excellent service founded on strong working relationships and working closely with her clients and professional advisers to provide that high-quality service.

Throughout her career, Vicky has had the privilege of working with large family groups and their multiple generations. She understands the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing the Trusts. 

In addition to her work as Trust Manager, Vicky is also a trustee herself. Her experience in both roles has given her a unique perspective on understanding the needs of the trustees and beneficiaries alike.

Vicky is a trust manager who joined Rathbones Trust Company in 1997. With over 26 years of experience in the Trust industry, Vicky is responsible for all aspects of trust administration, including trust taxation, inheritance tax compliance, accountancy and estate administration. She takes pride in providing her clients with an excellent service founded on strong working relationships and working closely with her clients and professional advisers to provide that high-quality service.

Throughout her career, Vicky has had the privilege of working with large family groups and their multiple generations. She understands the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing the Trusts. 

In addition to her work as Trust Manager, Vicky is also a trustee herself. Her experience in both roles has given her a unique perspective on understanding the needs of the trustees and beneficiaries alike.