PROFILES  
     
 

Rosy Dessain - Managing Director

Following a successful career in commerce, in 1997 Rosy Dessain co-founded Thomas & Dessain Limited, international executive search and selection consultants. She is the Managing Director of the company and specialises in Director/Partner level positions.

As the Head of the company’s legal practice, Rosy has in-depth knowledge of the legal profession in the offshore locations, gained not only as a search consultant but also through her work as a Certified Master Coach, where she specialises in the profession.

Rosy is further formally qualified by examination in psychometric testing and as a Mediator.

A member of the Committee of the Jersey Institute of Directors, Rosy is also involved at Committee level with several Jersey charities.

rosy.dessain@thomasdessain.com




Charles Clarke BA CA - Chairman

Charles Clarke is a Chartered Accountant and Non Executive Director who advises on governance issues affecting different types of entity across all business sectors.

Charles has used his experience from some 30 years with KPMG, the majority of which was as a Partner, and 4 years as a Non Executive Director to develop a range of governance services.

Charles runs what is believed to be the only offshore resident Non Executive Director database and bespoke matching service.  This provides access to over 300 Non Executive Director candidates with a wide range of skills and experience, who can be shortlisted for final client selection on the basis of objective criteria thereby bringing a professional process to the appointment.

Charles also advises on governance issues, including Board Structure and Composition, and has developed a Board Effectiveness Review Service designed to be cost effective for offshore entities.

ccclarke@thomasdessain.com




Ward Jenner – Recruitment Consultant

Ward Jenner joined Thomas & Dessain in January 2003 after a successful career in offshore finance and investment industries spanning thirteen years and four offshore islands. He holds an honours degree in Commerce and the full IMRO Investment Management Certificate. Ward oversees the Interim Executive service within Thomas & Dessain.

ward.jenner@thomasdessain.com





Hattie Carlton – Recruitment Consultant

Hattie Carlton joined Thomas & Dessain in October 2006 after seven years of Trust & Company experience, five of which were obtained in the fiduciary department of one of the leading providers of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services. Having graduated with an honours degree in Fashion and Textile Design she spent four years working abroad. On returning to the Island Hattie joined the finance industry and obtained the Offshore Certificate and part of the ICSA Diploma. Hattie specialises in advising on recruitment for Graduate Trainee and PA/ Secretarial positions.

hattie.carlton@thomasdessain.com



Karen Mars – Recruitment Consultant/Business Development Manager

Karen has been working in relationship management and business development for over 27 years commencing her career as the Apple Macintosh demonstrator for Scotland in the early 80’s when the Mac was brought to market.  Karen’s career developed into sales and then recruitment.  Having worked in executive and middle management recruitment in Edinburgh for 3 years and moving to work for Thomas & Dessain in Jersey for 7 years, Karen has extensive recruitment experience. During her time working in recruitment in Edinburgh, she trained in recruitment best practice through the recognised recruitment body, the REC, and has also trained in best practice Research Principles in London for sourcing candidates.  Having had a break from recruitment for 5 years developing a legal HR service in the Channel Islands, Karen is delighted to have returned to Thomas & Dessain to expand the services into the commercial sector, develop new relationships outside of the current portfolio of clients and carry out a recruitment consultant role for candidates sourcing permanent placements.

karen.mars@thomasdessain.com




Ian Thomas - Consultant

Ian Thomas, one of the founder principals and directors of Thomas & Dessain left the company in 2004 but remains a consultant dealing with particular commercial projects from time to time. Ian has pursued a successful career over many years building companies offshore and internationally in the information technology and recruitment sectors.

Richard Crowder - Consultant

Richard Crowder has built a distinguished and successful international career in investment banking including senior directorships of J Henry Schroder Wagg & Co in London and Singapore, the Chairmanship of Smith New Court International Agency operating in London and the Far East and the Managing Director of Schroders (CI) Limited. He acts as a consultant to the board of Thomas & Dessain.




THOMAS & DESSAIN Guernsey

Thomas & Dessain has a branch office in Guernsey which was established in 2002.