--- title: HighWater Cayman Director Services description: Read more about the Director Services offered by HighWater in the Cayman Islands. --- [Skip to content](https://www.highwater.ky/director-services#main-content) [![HighWater Logo](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/highwater-w.svg)](https://www.highwater.ky/../?hsLang=en) ![mav icon](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/nav.svg) ![close mav icon](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/close.svg) - [HOME](https://www.highwater.ky?hsLang=en) - [ABOUT](https://www.highwater.ky/about?hsLang=en) - SERVICES - [DIRECTOR SERVICES](https://www.highwater.ky/director-services) - [DISTRESSED FUNDS](https://www.highwater.ky/distressed-funds?hsLang=en) - [INVESTMENT MANAGERS](https://www.highwater.ky/investment-managers?hsLang=en) - [ANCILLARY SERVICES](https://www.highwater.ky/ancillary-services?hsLang=en) - THE TEAM - [DIRECTORS](https://www.highwater.ky/theteam?hsLang=en) - [SUPPORT TEAM](https://www.highwater.ky/support-team?hsLang=en) - [CORPORATE GOVERNANCE](https://www.highwater.ky/corporate-governance?hsLang=en) - [CONTACT US](https://www.highwater.ky/contact?hsLang=en) # Director Services Institutional investors should require independent directors who have relevant industry expertise and who will fulfill their fiduciary duties in the best interests of the fund and its investors. In an industry of growing complexity and increased regulation, investors and managers seek directors who will make a genuine contribution and not shy away from difficult decisions. ### Personalized Service with Conscientious Oversight ###### HighWater goes beyond ## Where Does HighWater Excel? ![Thumbs up graphic](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/44.svg) We do not rely on alternate directors to meet our obligations, nor do we delegate our duties to support staff ![graphic of two blue hands holding](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/88.svg) We take on relationships where the manager shares our view on the need for strong corporate governance ![Dollar sign graphic](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/4.svg) We provide experienced, independent judgement throughout the life cycle of various types of investment fund vehicles – hedge funds, fund of hedge funds, private equity vehicles and investment management companies ![Blue money graphic](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/2.svg) We are comfortable with all types of investment strategies ![Blue puzzle pieces](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/22.svg) Forging strong relationships is at the heart of our business ![Graphic of blue buildings](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/10.svg) We meet all of our clients face-to-face annually in addition to regularly scheduled board meetings ![Gantt chart graphic](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/77.svg) We limit the number of relationships we take on to ensure that we remain personally available to the funds that we oversee ![Presentation with rocket graphic](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/66.svg) We keep managers informed on latest industry developments and seek to add value wherever possible ## See what we can do for your company [Get in touch](https://www.highwater.ky/contact?hsLang=en) Contact us for more information about our Directors and our services.  [Get in touch](https://www.highwater.ky/contact?hsLang=en) ###### Highwater Directors ## Meet the Directors [View our full team](https://www.highwater.ky/theteam?hsLang=en) HighWater independent directors bring the necessary diverse management and advisory experience gained from decades of work in the trenches – including finance, due diligence, investment management, fund administration, legal, audit and fund regulation backgrounds. All of our directors have held senior and high profile roles in the fund industry. ![Gary Linford](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/directors/director-1.jpg) **Gary Linford Founder** ![Yolanda Banks McCoy of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Yolanda-1.jpeg) **Yolanda Banks McCoy Partner** ![Stacey Kirkconnell of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Stacey-1.jpeg) **Stacey Kirkconnell Partner** ![Mark Fagan of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Mark-1-1.jpeg) **Mark Fagan Partner** ![Simon profile 2-1](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Simon%20profile%202-1.jpg) **Simon Cox Director** ![Nick Tappin of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/directors/director-9.jpg) **Nick Tappin Director** ![Matt Auriemma](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/directors/director-8.jpg) **Matt Auriemma Director** ![Todd Groome of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/directors/director-6.jpg) **Todd Groome Director** ![John Lewis](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/directors/director-4.jpg) **John Lewis Director** ![Steve Ali of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/1W8A9039-1-1.jpeg) **Steve Ali** ![Sandra ](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/1W8A8961%20Sandy-1.jpeg) **Sandra "Sandy" Cram** ![Mike Anderson](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Mike%20Anderson.png) **Mike Anderson** ###### What we do ## Our services ![HW-43](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Team%20Photos/HW-43.jpg) **Director Services** Institutional investors should require independent directors who have relevant industry expertise and who will fulfill their fiduciary duties in the best interests of the fund and its investors. In an industry of growing complexity and increased regulation, investors and managers seek directors who will make a genuine contribution and not shy away from difficult decisions. [Find out more](https://www.highwater.ky/director-services) ![highwater-team-sq](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Team%20Photos/highwater-team-sq.png) **Distressed Funds** Distressed funds can find themselves without the appropriate independent board of directors to guide them through a restructuring process, an orderly realisation of assets, or a voluntary liquidation. [Find out more](https://www.highwater.ky/distressed-funds?hsLang=en) ![HW-114](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/HW-114.jpeg) **Investment Managers** As a stepping stone to setting up a permanent office, we assist investment fund managers to establish a physical presence in the Cayman Islands, working closely with onshore legal counsel, tax and regulatory advisors. [Find out more](https://www.highwater.ky/investment-managers?hsLang=en) ![HW-6](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Team%20Photos/HW-6.jpg) **Ancillary Services** While focusing on providing support services for our independent directors, HighWater also offers a range of ancillary services to the alternative investment funds industry. [Find out more](https://www.highwater.ky/ancillary-services?hsLang=en) ![highwater-w](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/highwater-w.svg) ###### Address BritCay House, 2nd Floor, 236 Eastern Avenue, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands ###### Services - [Director Services](https://www.highwater.ky/director-services) - [Distressed Funds](https://www.highwater.ky/distressed-funds) - [Investment Managers](https://www.highwater.ky/investment-managers) - [Ancillary Services](https://www.highwater.ky/ancillary-services) ###### Useful Resources - [Meet the Directors](https://www.highwater.ky/theteam) - [Meet the Associate Directors](https://www.highwater.ky/associate-directors) - [Our Director Services](https://www.highwater.ky/director-services) - [Support Team](https://www.highwater.ky/support-team) ###### Contact Us ![phone](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/phone.svg)[1-345-640-2279](tel:+%201%20345%20640%202279) ![email](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/email.svg)[info@highwater.ky](mailto:info@highwater.ky) © 2026 HighWater. 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