10 Mar 2023

Steve Thompson joins VAM to bolster growing distribution initiatives

As part of VAM Group’s international expansion plans, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Thompson as Business Development Director, based in Dubai. 

Steve is no stranger to the region having lived in Dubai for seven years and has over three decades of sales and leadership roles in investment and financial services. This includes investment roles at Morningstar, AEGON Asset Management and Charles Stanley. 

His most recent assignment was with GSB Capital where, as a Partner, he advised HNW and UHNW clients across the region. As a Chartered Fellow of the CISI and a qualified Investment Manager, Steve is already well-versed in the offerings of the VAM Group – from VAM Funds to our trust company MATCO and to the services of our Luxembourg management company, VAM Global Management Company SA.

Brendan Dolan, Global Sales Director, reports “I am delighted that Steve has joined the VAM Group and he brings with him a wealth of investment and financial services experience. His appointment reflects VAM Group’s commitment to the UAE and the GCC, and will further enhance our support in the region.”

Steve joins Mark Taylor, who has been with the VAM Group for 24 years, to bolster the support from the Middle East team.