Mr Kenny’s main responsibilities include managing corporate governance for a portfolio of hedge fund clients, providing management oversight to members of dms’ corporate administrative staff and developing new business opportunities.
Previously, Mr Kenny worked with BlueBay Asset Management as a hedge fund consultant where he liaised with operations, portfolio managers and front office traders on all matters related to the accounting and administration of hedge funds. Prior to that, he worked for Admiral Administration (Cayman) Ltd. where he advanced to the position of senior team manager, and relocated to Ireland, playing a key role in the establishment of its Dublin office. At this new location, he facilitated the transition of existing clients and helped develop new business. Prior to that, he worked as a senior auditor at KPMG in the Cayman Islands. Mr Kenny holds a BC in accounting from the University of Saskatchewan and qualified as a chartered accountant in Canada.
Don Seymour, managing director of dms, commented, “Mr Kenny’s experience and demonstrated ability in the industry will help us to ensure dms continues to provide a superior level of service and guidance to our clients. With a harmonious team comprised of Caymanians and expatriates alike, dms invests significant resources in developing our people, and Mr. Kenny has already proved himself dedicated to incorporating this practice in his everyday work. It is paramount to our success that we have qualified staff boasting the credibility and resources necessary to further advance the well-established reputation of dms as a market-leading firm.”
Speaking on his recent appointment, Mr Kenny said he was impressed with dms’ level of investment in people and technology, which he says has allowed dms to become one of the leading firms of independent directors.
“I am looking forward to developing a long relationship with dms and seeking opportunities for career growth,” he added.
dms is the largest management firm in the Cayman Islands focused on serving the hedge fund industry. Services include serving as independent directors, advising hedge funds in distressed conditions, structuring and servicing offshore hedge fund business solutions. With nine independent directors and over 40 professional staff leveraging proprietary leading-edge technology, dms has the deepest capacity to deliver outstanding performance and is the industry leader. dms’ strategy is to succeed through dramatic client results. dms and its affiliates employ over 150 people in the Cayman Islands. For more information visit www.dmsmanagement.ky.