Praxis appoints Chris Gibbons as Group Head of Corporate & Funds to drive growth
22 January 2026.
By Chris Gibbons
Praxis has appointed Chris Gibbons as Group Head of Corporate & Funds to lead the strategy and growth of its international corporate and fund division.
In his new role, Chris leads Praxis’ global Corporate & Funds teams delivering exceptional client service and bespoke solutions that meet the evolving needs of its international clients.
He brings deep sector knowledge and experience built during a career spent in London, Jersey and South Africa, specialising in supporting highly regulated, multi-jurisdictional structures across a broad range of asset classes and fund vehicles.
At Praxis, Chris is focused on strengthening the Group’s offering to corporate and funds clients across global private markets.
Praxis supports clients throughout the lifecycle of international funds and corporate structures, from establishment and regulatory compliance to full administration and governance. Its boutique model and over 50 years of experience in private wealth and corporate services enable it to offer institutional-quality service to a wide range of corporate clients.
Chris is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute and a South African-qualified lawyer. He most recently held a senior leadership role at a FTSE 250 global administration services provider, where his responsibilities included delivering strategic growth and expanding its UK-listed funds and corporate business.
Chris commented: “Clients are increasingly seeking independent, well-governed service providers with a high-touch service model in the world’s leading finance centres. At Praxis, our international offices provide the substance clients need, along with the capability to manage complex cross-border regulations and provide tailored, scalable corporate and fund administration solutions.
“I am excited to lead our Corporate & Funds division, building on Praxis’ strong reputation for client service as we continue to grow."
Chief Executive Officer Robert Fearis added: “Chris has joined the team at a pivotal time, as demand for corporate and fund services continues to accelerate. His experience and leadership will support our ambitions to build on our established service offering and reinforce our position as the trusted partner to our clients navigating the complexities of international corporate and fund structures.”
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