Gen II Appoints Matt Beresford as Country Head, Jersey and UK

Updated on: June 26, 2025

27 June 2025, LONDON - Gen II Fund Services (“Gen II”), a leading global private capital fund administrator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Beresford as Country Head, Jersey and UK, effective Monday, 16 June. Matt will be based in Gen II’s Jersey office.

Matt brings over 20 years of leadership experience in financial services, including a distinguished tenure at Lloyds Banking Group, where he most recently served as Country Head for the Isle of Man at Lloyds Bank International. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for developing talent and building high-performing teams, implementing continuous improvement frameworks, and fostering strong relationships with regulators and local stakeholders.

During his time with Lloyds, Matt led the operations function across the Crown Dependencies, held various Director level responsibilities and undertook several other senior roles including Head of Retail for the Channel Islands and Isle of Man, Head of Expatriate Banking, and Area Director in Central London.

In his new role at Gen II, Matt will oversee operations across Jersey and the UK, with a focus on supporting leadership across teams, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring operational alignment with our governance standards. He will play a critical role in maintaining strong, credible relationships with our regulatory bodies and enhancing the effectiveness of our control environment.

Steven Millner, CEO and Co-Founder of Gen II, said: “Matt’s deep operational experience and proven ability to lead in regulated environments and multiple jurisdictions will be a tremendous asset as we continue to strengthen our presence in the Channel Islands and the UK. He brings the right mix of strategic oversight, people leadership, and client focus.”

Matt Beresford, Country Head, Jersey and UK for Gen II said: “I’m pleased to be joining Gen II at such an exciting time of growth and opportunity. The firm has earned a strong reputation in private capital fund services, and I look forward to working with teams across the business to build on that success and continue delivering for our clients with excellence and integrity.”

About Gen II
Gen II, a leading international fund administration provider, is exclusively dedicated to serving private capital asset managers and investors, with offices in North America and throughout Europe. Since its inception in 2009, the company has grown to become one of the largest independent private capital fund administrators, overseeing a $1 trillion+ of private fund capital. Gen II is committed to offering private fund sponsors a best-in-class combination of people, process, and technology, enabling GPs to effectively manage their operational infrastructure, financial reporting, and investor communications. With the recent expansion into European markets, Gen II is poised to bring its expertise and innovative solutions to a broader audience of asset managers and investors worldwide. For more information, please visit gen2fund.com.

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Published on: June 26, 2025