Karen is the Head of Business Solutions at Fairway Group, working closely with the board of directors, client-facing teams and support functions to ensure the smooth delivery of strategy projects as well as making sure that Fairway’s systems are being properly optimised and that all business process improvement embraces the firm’s digital transformation plan.
Karen has an extensive amount of experience in operational and client-facing roles which she has gained through various positions in local trust companies over the last 35+ years, working her way up from administration to Associate Director level before moving to Fairway Group in 2021.
Karen is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), holding a Diploma in Trusts and Estate Planning as well as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
14 August 2026
Fairway are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for three categories in Citywealth's International Finance Centre (IFC) Awards 2027: Mark Andrews Trustee of the Year - Channel Islands & Isle of Man, Fund Administration Company of the Year, and Independent Trust Company of the Year.
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Fairway is delighted to announce eight promotions across our Jersey and Madeira offices. The promotions reflect our commitment to developing talent from within and investing in long-term career progression.
Read Article15 July 2026
Welcome to Summer Signals, our new Q&A series exploring the trends and client conversations shaping the months ahead. Across the series, we’ll be asking people from across Fairway the same six questions to uncover what they’re seeing in the market, where clients are facing challenges, and what advisers should be thinking about. First up, we have Sara de Sa Leao, Head of Fairway Madeira, as she discusses the growing interest in well-governed, substance-led structures within the EU, and why clear purpose, coordinated advice and strong governance matter more than ever.
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