Investment firm Quilter Cheviot has bolstered its senior staff in Jersey with the appointment of a new investment director.

Lee Morris joins the firm from Smith and Williamson International, where he worked as director of investment management. He has also held a senior position at Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management previously as well.

Mr Morris is a Chartered Wealth Manager and has over 15 years’ experience in investment banking. He will focus on fixed interest markets and international activities for Quilter Cheviot, whose Jersey office has one of the largest discretionary investment teams on the island.

Mr Morris said: “Quilter Cheviot has an excellent and long-standing reputation within the Channel Islands and is known for providing high-quality investment management expertise as well as exceptional levels of client service. I’m thrilled to be joining such a creditable and experienced team.”

He will report to Tim Childe, head of Quilter Cheviot’s Jersey Office and head of International.

Mr Childe said: “The appointment of Lee will help strengthen what is an already an exceptionally robust team here in Jersey and help us to grow our client base. I am delighted to welcome him on board.”