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OUR TEAM OF SPECIALISTS 

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Managing Director & Shareholder

ANDREW CRONIN

Andrew founded Aston & Williams as the Isle of Man’s first corporate advisory firm that would focus strictly on improving economic substance, whilst maintaining and delivering exceptional quality and solutions to those clients seeking an alternative to how businesses traditionally operate in the Island. 

 

Andrew owns, operates and is an investor in a number of technology, intellectual property, and advisory companies. After a successful exit in 2021, his focus has been to invest in small business start ups, providing guidance and assistance long the way. â€‹

 

Aston & Williams is at the forefront of doing business in the Isle of Man, and the team is designed to guide you through the Next Era in Offshore Business. 

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Client Relations Director & Shareholder

MANOLA PANAS

Manola is an accomplished Client Relations Director with executive level experience across business process outsourcing, B2B software technology, and intellectual property sectors. She brings deep industry expertise in payment card solutions, operational strategy, and financial modelling.

 

Manola has been instrumental in driving the solutions that clients require to ensure control over their businesses, whilst ensuring adherence and compliance with economic substance. 

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Lead Consultant - Infrastructure & Operations

STEPHEN TRIMBLE 

Stephen is a strategic advisor with a track record of building and scaling businesses across telecoms, digital infrastructure, eGaming, and technology. He has founded, led, and advised global, regulated businesses, with hands on experience delivering ultra high availability platforms across Europe, Asia, and the United States.

 

His recent work spans corporate innovation, venture development, and early stage growth, alongside helping founders, boards, and investors shape strategy, enter new markets, and navigate complexity. 

 

Known for a pragmatic and commercial approach, he brings deep sector expertise and a strong grasp of both operational detail and big picture thinking.

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Lead Consultant - Artificial Intelligence & Software

IGNATIUS RAUTENBACH

Ignatius is a global technology strategist with 15+ years leading AI, blockchain & digital transformation across US, UK, IoM, EU, Africa & Asia. As a Founder, Advisor and Director specialising in cross-border regulatory navigation & rapid execution of complex initiatives.

 

With a proven track record transforming challenging obstacles into market ready solutions, Ignatius is an expert in multi-jurisdictional corporate structuring & emerging tech deployment.

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Lead Consultant - Banking & Fintech 

CRAIG DALTON

Craig is an experienced finance and fintech professional, with a background in banking, investments, payments, treasury & cash management, he’s been involved in launching ventures, shaping products, and setting up the day-to-day operations that help things run smoothly. 

 

Craig has been a trusted advisor and partner to a variety of industries, known for his integrity, adaptability, diverse skillset and strategic thinking, he brings a calm, thoughtful approach to decision making. 

 

With a hands on approach and a focus on practical solutions, Craig works with founders, teams, and partners to help ideas take shape and grow, with an emphasis on continuous improvement.

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Business Development Executive - Dubai Office

MOUSTAFA ALI

Moustafa Ali is an experienced business development professional based in our Dubai office.  

 

Moustafa fluent in Arabic Native, English and Russian, is recognised for his integrity, adaptability, diverse skillset and strategic thinking. He brings a calm, thoughtful approach to decision making and relationship building.

 

With a hands on style and a focus on practical solutions, Moustafa collaborates closely with intermediaries to help deliver localised solutions for our clients in the Middle East, focusing preliminary on expat communities. 

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JOIN ASTON & WILLIAMS 

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If you believe you have the skill set to deliver exceptional service to a diverse, high net-worth client base, then contact:
 

info@aston-williams.com 

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