Chris Marquis was appointed Global Head of Private Wealth for Vistra in May 2019.  Currently based in London, Chris brings extensive experience in leading international Private Wealth succession planning businesses and is responsible for leading the Private Wealth sector across the Vistra Group. Chris has responsibility for global coverage teams and is tasked with driving growth across the Private Wealth sector.  

Having worked closely with families based in Asia, the UK, Europe and the US, Chris’s expertise lies in advising on the complex needs of high net worth families and finding solutions to ensure they can successfully build their legacy and navigate the preservation and transfer of their wealth.  His expertise extends to fulfilling client’s family governance and philanthropic needs and successfully integrating the next generation within the wider family enterprise. 

Before joining Vistra, Chris was CEO of HSBC Private Wealth Solutions, one of the world’s largest bank owned fiduciary businesses, and has previously undertaken leadership roles across Asia and Europe.  Chris has strong international experience across multiple jurisdictions having lived and worked in the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia. 

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Western Australia, a Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Australian Securities Institute, is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is a member of STEP.