Santander International are pleased to announce the appointments of Estelle Armour and Steven Dubberley in Jersey. Mrs Armour joins the bank as Head of Mortgage Sales and Mr Dubberley as Relationship Director.

Mrs Armour will take an important role as Santander International prepare to launch mortgages for Jersey residents for the first time. Her responsibilities include product design, customer experience and working on mortgage sales strategy and processes.

With more than 12 years’ experience in the mortgage arena, Mrs Armour has comprehensive knowledge across the full range of mortgage practices and applications. She comes to Santander International after working for a global banking business as a Senior Mortgage Manager, where she was responsible for the implementation of a new mortgage framework for Expat clients. In her new role, Mrs Armour will be instrumental in developing the mortgage customer journey, implementing risk management strategies and delivering excellent customer service.

Steven Dubberley is a highly accomplished professional with over 30 years’ experience within the financial services industry, based in the Channel Islands and the UK. His career history includes relationship management, team leadership, business development, sales management and private clients in regulated IFA and Banking environments all with focus on the HNW/UHNW segment.

In Mr Dubberley’s new role as Relationship Director for Santander International, he will be looking after an array of clients including high-net worth individuals, trustees, asset managers, law firms, family offices and fund administration businesses. His main responsibilities include originating new to bank relationships, managing and maintaining a portfolio of clients, and ensuring excellent client service provision and exemplary corporate governance.

Mr Dubberley is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments and the Chartered Institute of Insurance. In his spare time, he enjoys a range of sporting activities with his two boys (aged 11 and 13), loves to travel with the family and has a keen interest in Jersey history. Mrs Armour is a member of the London Institute of Banking & Finance. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and her two cockapoos. She is also a sports and music fan and has recently joined the Jersey Hospice Choir.

James Pountney, Managing Director, Santander International, says:
‘The senior appointments of Steven and Estelle are testament to our commitment to Jersey residents and the exemplary service that we endeavour to deliver to our clients. They are highly accomplished in their areas of expertise and will be instrumental in the business moving forward and the new developments that we intend to deliver in 2018.

‘We plan to offer Mortgages to Channel Island residents by the end of the year, a service that is currently only offered to Isle of Man residents. Everyone at Santander International is committed to offering the very highest level of personal and corporate banking in the Channel Islands.’

Nicole Murray Design, the Channel Island based luxury interior design company, relaunches its flagship kitchen showroom next month and welcomes Senior Designer, Nick Hayman, to the team.

Overlooking the harbour in Castle Quay, Jersey, Nicole Murray Design is a striking interior design studio and kitchen showroom. The team pride themselves on producing exquisite interiors and kitchens for private clients and developers, with expertise for high end properties.

The expansive showroom and design studio will be re-launched on 9th March with a VIP invitation-only reception. Guests will be treated to demonstrations, cocktails and food tastings from MasterChef The Professionals finalist, Sven-Hanson Britt.

Nicole Murray Design exclusively design and supply British made Macintosh Kitchens in the Channel Islands and the relaunch of the showroom will showcase the latest collection. The brand is renowned for pairing cutting edge design with superior craftsmanship and attention to detail. They create designs which are not only intelligent but are as truly individual as the client, project and space under consideration.

Adding his experience to the team, Nick Hayman joins the studio as a Senior Designer. He is a recognised expert in kitchen and interior design, providing unrivaled UK experience from the most well-known brands and showrooms in the industry.

Creative Director Nicole Murray, has a diverse and multi-disciplined array of knowledge and over a decade of experience. Her engineering background enables her to provide the expertise to push boundaries in interior design and property development. She has developed a prestigious portfolio and fostered strong relationships with global suppliers.

Nicole Murray, Creative Director, says:

‘We are a design led showroom which believes in artisanship and going the extra mile. My experience offers a unique outlook for clients, combining engineering considerations with a finesse in design detailing. I’ve developed a diverse, confident and multi-disciplined approach to deliver designs with integrity.’

‘We are extremely pleased to welcome Nick to our team. He has years of experience in design, and the passion to continue to push boundaries for clients to achieve exceptional creations, making him an invaluable asset to our team and to our clients.’

‘Commissioning bespoke or sourcing unique furnishings and finishes is entwined in our design principles. We have an extraordinary amount of know-how and passion with access to a vast number of expert suppliers and manufacturers from around the world. We leave our clients with engaging homes which outlive passing fashions and retain style, elegance and quality.’

For more information and previous works please visit: www.nicolemurraydesign.com