THE TEAM
BOARD MEMBERS
PIERRE
MONNARD
“It is “Sunny” nice to complete my career in the Bahamas.”
Board Member
Pierre Monnard started his Banking Career with Credit Suisse, for 17 years in different positions in Switzerland, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bahrain and in 1986 he moved to Nassau,where the Family choose to stay.
He joined Nordfinanz Bank Zurich as Branch Manager and stayed for 9 years. In 1998 until today he acts in his own business as Financial Services Provider.
PETER
G.FLETCHER
“First and foremost pay attention to what the client wants to accomplish.”
Board Member
A Bahamian citizen, Mr. Fletcher was educated in Canada and England. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales (Lincoln’s Inn) in 1992 and the Bahamas Bar in 1993.
He is a partner in the Law Firm of Holowesko Pyfrom Fletcher in Nassau and his areas of practice are principally real estate transactions, trusts and estates, corporate law and securities industry law.
CHRISTIAN
COQUOZ
"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.”
Board Member
Christian Coquoz has been in the banking industry for over 35 years in Switzerland, New York, the Cayman Islands and The Bahamas, where he resides since 1993. He became active in the investment management industry in the mid-eighties and has founded Magnum Global Advisors Ltd, an Asset Management firm regulated by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas in 2014.
He has served as Managing Director of Lombard Odier & Cie (Bahamas) Ltd in Nassau from 1999 until 2014, Resident Manager of Ferrier Lullin Bank & Trust (Bahamas) Ltd (now Julius Baer Bank & Trust Bahamas Ltd) in Nassau from 1993 until 1999, and more recently Head of Private Banking at Ansbacher (Bahamas) Ltd in Nassau from 2014 to 2017.
He also served as a Director on the Board of several licensed financial institutions in The Bahamas, Panama, The Cayman Islands and Bermuda. Additionally, he has served three terms as a Director on the Board of the Association of International Banks & Trust Companies in The Bahamas (AIBT), of which one term was served as Chairman. He also served three terms as a Director of The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) and two terms as a member of the Financial Services Consultative Forum, a Government appointed committee to review proposed changes in the financial industry. In July 2008, he has been appointed the Honorary Consul of Switzerland to The Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
PIERRE
RETORD
"Money should never be a goal but the result of your work.”
Board Member
In 1974, Pierre Retord began his career with the bank Ferrier Lullin & Cie in Geneva, where in various tasks, he acquired a wide experience in financial services during 15 years. He obtained his master's degree in banking in 1983. In 1984, he created and developed for the bank a new service which was dedicated to independent asset managers. In 1991, wanting to give a new direction to his career, he left the bank and founded his own asset management company, Sodiprivés SA in Geneva.
In 1996 he decided to set up a services platform, the Sodi Platforms, entirely dedicated to independent asset managers. This innovative concept quickly gained success with asset managers.
In 1999 Pierre Retord decided to replicate this model in the Bahamas and together with Pierre Monnard and Karl Hoerkens, he created APMS Assets and Portfolio Management Services Ltd which specializes in the founding and running of management companies in the Bahamas.
KEY PEOPLE
ERIC
MERMET-MARECHAL
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.”
Chief Executive Officer
An International MBA graduate from Florida International University, Eric has also completed Level I of the CFA Program with the CFA Institute in 2023.
He possesses extensive professional experience in operations and finance gained at an asset management firm prior to joining APMS Ltd. in 2021.
A resident of the Bahamas since 2014 and fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Eric brings a wealth of international perspective and expertise to his work.
KISHNA CAREY
“I never LOSE, I either WIN or LEARN.”
Accountant
Kishna Carey is a highly experienced and dedicated professional with over 25 years of expertise in accounting, management and auditing. With a career motto of “yes I can, whatever it takes,” his strategic recommendations were praised by CEOS as “a vital component of the company's fiscal health.”
In addition to Kishna's accounting experience, he also has 15 years of experience in financial services; providing proactive professional service for high net worth clients and in recent years he obtained his ACAMS compliance certification and seeking his financial certifications as he continues his education.
As Kishna believes in providing an exceptional service to customers both internally and externally, he is eager to bring his expertise and experience to APMS and contribute to their fiscal objectives for many years to come.
SANDRA
MUNROE
“Give your best, everyday!”
Operations Assistant
Prior to joining the APMS Team in 2014, Sandra worked for Westpac Bank and Trust as an Administrative Assistant. Ansbacher Bahamas Limited later acquired Westpac where she continued her career for over 20 years.
She held positions in Banking Operations, Securities Department, Trust Department and in the Private Banking Department where she received her certification as a Financial Planner at the Bahamas Institute of Bankers and completed the study program at The Nastac Group, Nassau, Bahamas towards the Series 7 designation.
Sandra currently serves as Operations Assistant in our Operations Department.
CECILE BRAULT-HAISSLY
"Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground."
Graphic Designer
Artist at heart, Cécile experienced different schools in various art sectors before moving on to Graphic design at the IPAC Design school in Geneva where she obtained a professional CAP and then a professional BAC.
After improvements in web design and various great experiences, she started working Graphic Design and web design in May 2019 in the visual communication and digital marketing department.
