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Individuals and Families
Our People
We pride ourselves on being accessible and approachable
James Johnsen explains that delivering a personal service is an integral part of what investors can expect from Church House. This is made possible due to the qualities and experience of our people together with the teamwork of relationship managers, investment managers, and client services.
Executive Team
Directors leading the business
Our Executive Team, led by CEO Jeremy Wharton are responsible for shaping and implementing business strategy.
Head of Private Clients, James Johnsen, is joined by Deputy CIO and Client Director Cranley Macfarlane, Client Director Joseph Manners and Client Manager Ben Wilson. The team is supported by Client Relations Assistant Maddalena Phillips.
Based out of our operational centre in Sherborne, Dorset.
Head of Private Clients, James Johnsen, works alongside Head of South West, Andrea Steel. She leads a team that includes Client Director Daniel Mason, Client Manager Louise Merrick, and Associate Client Manager Elini Brooks.
From our Relationship Managers to our Client Services Administrators, you can always be sure of personal attention. Our priority is listening carefully to what matters most to our clients and being on hand to manage day-to-day enquiries. Regular reviews and frequent communications serve to build reassurance and ensure portfolios remain aligned to clients' specific objectives.
The team is lead by James Johnsen, one of our long-standing Directors.
James Johnsen
Director & Head of Private Clients
020 7534 9871
Experience
Joined Church House in 2003 following a career in the military, which was followed by time with Merrill Lynch and an international private bank.