Waystone appoints Alaina Danley as Country Head of Cayman Islands

• Alaina Danley brings over two decades’ experience in the investment management industry in North America and the Cayman Islands.
• Her appointment as the Cayman Islands Country Head follows the recent news that Waystone’s global ManCo and ACD business now oversees more than $400bn in AUM.

Waystone Names Alaina Danley Cayman Country Head

Waystone, the leading provider of specialist services to the global asset management industry, today announces the appointment of Alaina Danley as Cayman Country Head.

Alaina’s appointment follows the implementation of Waystone’s enhanced fund governance structure and consistent cross-location operating model, enabling the business to deliver a single global solution.

Alaina’s Past Investment Management Experience

With over two decades of investment management experience spanning North America and the Cayman Islands, Alaina brings a wealth of experience in fund-related transaction matters and institutional investor expectations in core governance areas. Her track record in delivering a highly client-centric approach to management, exceptional revenue growth and developing diverse international relationships will support Waystone through the next phase of its growth journey.

An experienced board member and governance adviser, Alaina’s tenure at Waystone exceeds 12 years during which she has held roles within Waystone Cayman as a Managing Director, Head of Fund Governance and Chief Revenue Officer. Prior to Waystone, Alaina worked at Bain Capital, a global investment firm, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Boston, USA.

Alaina serves on the Executive Committee of AIMA Cayman and is a member of both the Cayman Islands Directors Association and 100 Women in Finance. In 2021, she was featured in 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds by Hedge Fund Journal. Alaina is a Registered Director with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority and a Certified Public Accountant.

The Response from Our Leadership

“With Alaina’s track record in achieving trusted client and industry relationships, along with strong financial results, she is well placed to lead our exceptional Cayman team in the next phase of Waystone’s growth journey,” said Nick Wheeler, Waystone’s Chief Operations Officer.

Alaina Danley added: “I am delighted to lead the Cayman team and embrace the growth opportunities we have ahead of us.  It is my privilege to service our trusted client relationships with the support of a highly specialised team, and I am confident in our ability to guide our clients through this complex environment with our talent, our extensive global reach, and a comprehensive product suite.”

About Waystone:

Waystone is a leading provider of institutional governance, administration, risk and compliance services to the asset management industry. Partnering with institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide.

With over 25 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now supporting asset managers with more than US$2Tn in AUM. Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence.

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