MEDIA RELEASE PR41722 
  
 
dms Management Ltd. Announces New Partner Appointments 
 
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- 
 
 
    dms Management Ltd. (DMS), the largest management firm in the Cayman 
Islands focused on serving the hedge fund industry, announces the appointment 
of two new partners to the firm, Roger H. Hanson and Ronan Guilfoyle. Both 
have served as principals of DMS for a number of years. 
 
 
    Don Seymour, DMS Managing Director, said the appointments will serve to 
reinforce DMS' reputation as the market leading firm, and further solidify 
its continued growth. 
 
    "We take great pride in announcing our new partners. Roger and Ronan both 
exemplify the core values of DMS and contribute significantly to the firm's 
practice. Their demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of 
professional excellence, their capacity to be leaders in our firm and in the 
global hedge fund industry, and the various experiences and perspectives they 
each offer, will continue to serve our clients well," he said. 
 
    A recognized leader and pioneer in the Cayman Islands hedge fund 
industry, Mr. Hanson has served on the boards of hedge funds for more than 15 
years. He has significant experience in a wide range of alternative 
investments including private equity, SPVs and funds-of-funds. Mr. Hanson's 
ability to advise and direct on all areas of fund operations have been key to 
his storied success over the years. 
 
    Previously, Mr. Hanson was the Regional Director (North America & 
Caribbean) for Fortis Prime Fund Solutions whilst also serving as Managing 
Director for Fortis' local Fund Services business and General Manager of its 
Private Banking business unit. A founding member of the Cayman Islands Fund 
Administrators Association, he has been heavily involved in shaping the 
regulation of the fund industry in Cayman. 
 
    Mr. Guilfoyle has made significant contributions to DMS during his 
tenure, with involvement in a number of fundamental areas including client 
services, business development and operational processes. He advises hedge 
funds, private equity funds and SPVs worldwide in their formation and ongoing 
efficient operation. Mr. Guilfoyle is integrally involved in the design, 
implementation and execution of industry-leading operational processes and 
efficiencies that have propelled DMS to the forefront of the fund governance 
industry. He has led the recruitment and development of the Associate 
Director team in the Cayman and Ireland offices, in addition to his 
leadership of dms Corporate Services Ltd., a DMS subsidiary company. Mr. 
Guilfoyle's superlative approach to client service and team leadership has 
accelerated his ascent to the top ranks of the industry. 
 
    Before joining DMS, Mr. Guilfoyle was Group Manager at Admiral 
Administration Ltd. and began his career with Ernst & Young, Ireland. 
 
    DMS is the largest management firm in the Cayman Islands focused on 
serving the hedge fund industry. Its principals serve as independent 
directors, advise hedge funds in distressed conditions, and structure and 
service offshore hedge fund business solutions. With 12 directors and more 
than 50 industry professionals leveraging proprietary leading-edge 
technology, DMS is the most professional firm in fund governance and its 
reputation as the industry leader is internationally renowned. 
 
     SOURCE:  dms Management Ltd. 
 
    CONTACT: Nainna Leader, Business Development 
                   +1-345-749-2570 
                    nleader@dms.com.ky 
 
 
 
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