STATZ BENJAMIN DUWAYNE
Chief Executive Officer
STATZ left Business School in 1987 and started work for Provincial Life assurance (Prolific Life and Pensions). She has subsequently worked within IFGL companies for the last 30 years. She has held a number of senior roles in the group in both Finance and Investments before becoming CEO of Direct Trade Securities International in 2024.
Sloan Nowak
Head of Operations
Sloan has worked in International Financial Services for 30 years and has held various operational management and relationship management roles in the offshore life insurance industry and banking. He has worked within IFGL companies for the last 15 years, including as Head of Customer Services for RL360 and joined Direct Trade Securities in 2024 as Head of Operations.
George Powell
Investment Services Manager
George has worked in the offshore life assurance industry for over 5 years. Whilst working for Friends Provident International, George held numerous roles across Customer Services and Investment Operations departments. George joined Direct Trade Securities International in the summer of 2024 and was promoted to Investment Services Manager at the start of 2025.
FTAIHA PATRICIA
Customer Services Manager
PATRICIA has 22 years working experience within the Offshore life Assurance industry, holding various positions within Customer Services, IT & Infrastructure and Business Quality Departments. Having completed extensive business reviews and spent 5 years in business quality she brings a strong background providing Direct Trade Securities with an enhanced view in delivering excellent customer service. PATRICIA joined Direct Trade Securities International in 2024 as Customer Services Manager, which includes New Business, Servicing & Cash and Customer Relations teams.