Julie Blampied

Julie (British) has been with the Equinox group since 2007 and is responsible for fund management operations, particularly focusing on client relations and investor communications. She has extensive experience in fund administration, internal control and process analysis and is a member of the Equinox digital marketing team. Prior to joining the company, Julie was Senior Manager for a large global logistics organisation. 

Education

She was educated at Ladies College, Guernsey and holds an HNC in Commerce and Finance.

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    Matt Darczynski

    Matt has managed and delivered major projects that have enhanced brand impact, prominence and revenue growth in competitive sectors. With more than 10 years’ experience of driving brand growth through strategic marketing strategies of digital channels and innovative solutions. He has worked for various companies within the financial and technology sector.

    Education

    He holds a degree from the Birkbeck, University of London.

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      Alla Ohanian

      Alla Ohanian : Chief Financial Officer Alla (Latvian) is responsible for the oversight of Equinox’s finance and accounting operations, managing financial strategy, budget control and reporting across the group. Prior to joining the group, she spent 7 years with an international audit/financial services firm, ultimately as Assistant Manager in the Financial Reporting and Compliance department with responsibility for a varied portfolio of clients.

      Education

      Alla holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Accounting and Audit from the University of Latvia.

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        Richard Bray

        Richard (British) has been working in the fund administration sector since 1985, including 13 years with a major Swiss financial institution. Richard brings a wide range of experience in fund management, corporate strategy and business development solutions. 

        Memberships

        He is a Member of the Chartered Management Institute and the Institute of Directors. He is also a member of the administration subcommittee of the Guernsey Investment Fund Association and previously a member of their technical subcommittee.

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          Oksana Martynova

          Oksana (Russian) has been researching Russian markets and monitoring portfolio investments for more than 10 years. She is a member of the Investment Committee and actively participates in portfolio company corporate actions, attending shareholders’ meetings and advising on voting strategies. Oksana also has extensive experience in business plan and financial statements analysis, producing analytical sector reports in multiple industries. Previously, Oksana worked as a Business Development Manager for several independent oil and gas producers across Russia. 

          Education

          She holds a degree from the Russian Oil and Gas University (Moscow).

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            Charles Henri Hirsch

            Charles Henri (French) is head of the Moscow representative office of the Investment Adviser. During the 1990s, he formed a consultancy firm specializing in Russia and travelled extensively in Siberia. In 1996, he launched Equinox, focusing on opportunities for investment in Russia and the former Soviet Union. Subsequently, Charles Henri has been instrumental in the protection of minority investors and promotion of corporate governance across Russian markets. 

            Education

            He holds a degree in Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique, and a Master’s degree in Materials Science from MIT.

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