Imperium Group today announces the planned appointment of Simon Young as Group Chairman. This forms part of a carefully structured leadership succession, as Roy McGregor prepares to leave the Group  following a distinguished tenure as Chairman, handing over to Simon over the coming months.

Roy has been instrumental in guiding Imperium from a young single jurisdiction business to an established, fast-growing group.  Imperium now oversees more than £13 billion in assets under administration, supporting client entities across Guernsey, Jersey, Switzerland and the UK. Under his leadership, Imperium has solidified its presence across key jurisdictions, earned a reputation for excellence, and built an enviable leadership team.

Incoming Chairman Simon Young has played a pivotal role in Imperium’s development, particularly in the success of its Jersey operation, which he launched and scaled to a team of 60 professionals in just a few years. As he transitions into the Group Chairman role, Simon has stepped down as Managing Director of the Jersey office — his successor Jennie Ekedahl was appointed last month.

David Gilmour, Chief Executive Officer of Imperium Group, commented:

“Simon’s appointment as Chairman is a natural and highly strategic evolution for us. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision in Jersey and has been instrumental in shaping our wider Group culture and client approach. I look forward to working closely with him as we pursue our long-term goals across all jurisdictions.”

David also paid tribute to outgoing Chairman Roy McGregor:

“Roy’s contribution to Imperium has been nothing short of extraordinary. He has been a guiding force through every stage of our journey, offering wisdom, integrity, and perspective. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and his enduring legacy within the Group.”

This leadership change underscores Imperium’s commitment to long-term succession planning and governance, and to maintaining the high standards and entrepreneurial spirit that have defined its success to date.