David Sussman directs all aspects of Conyers' affiliated trust company, including the administration of approximately US$40 billion in client assets and 60 private trust companies. David joined Conyers in 2007. David is responsible for the oversight and governance of all private client and institutional transactions with fiduciary risk, ensuring all trust operations are conducted in full compliance with Group and external regulatory standards and consistent with industry best practice.

Professional Background

• President and Chief Executive Officer, Franklin Templeton Fiduciary Bank & Trust Ltd.
• Chief Executive Officer, UBS Trustees (Bahamas) Ltd.
• Managing Director, Coutts (Bermuda) Limited
• Vice President and General Counsel, Bank of Bermuda Limited
• Vice President and General Counsel, Wood Gundy Inc.

Education

• Southern Methodist University, MBA, 1987
• University of Windsor, LLB, 1986
• University of Western Ontario, B.A. in Economics and Political Science, 1983

Bar Admissions

• Canada, Barrister and Solicitor
• Bermuda, Barrister and Attorney

Professional Qualifications

• STEP Diploma in International Trust Management
• The Canadian Securities Institute, The Canadian Securities Course
• The Canadian Securities Institute, Partners, Directors and Senior Officer's Qualifying Examination

Industry Associations

• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
• STEP Worldwide Business Families Committee
• International Bar Association
• The Institute of Directors

Industry Accolades

• CityWealth Leaders List 2011