Crestbridge has appointed David Bridger as head of its Southampton office, as the business continues to focus on enhancing its operational capabilities to deliver first-class service to global asset managers and investors.
In his new role, Bridger will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the operational expertise provided through the business’s expanding office in Southampton, asserting its position as Crestbridge’s central hub for specialist fund accounting, processes, and development.
Crestbridge launched its office in Southampton in December last year, its second in the UK, complementing its existing London presence and reinforcing its commitment to investing in the UK post-Brexit. The office forms a critical part of Crestbridge’s international infrastructure, supporting its operations across the UK, Ireland, and Europe and playing a vital role in delivering the business’ continued commitment to quality and to the highest levels of client service.
With a career in financial services and accounting spanning almost 15 years, Bridger is a qualified chartered accountant with particular expertise in the alternative asset classes. Prior to joining Crestbridge, he worked for a large global service provider overseeing a team specialising in providing accounting and administration services for private equity funds and pension schemes as well as providing in-depth analysis on underlying portfolios held in those structures. Prior to that, he worked at an audit, tax, and consultancy firm managing teams providing audit services across a broad range of industries in the UK.
