--- title: Independent Directors Supported by HighWater Cayman description: Read more about the independent directors supported by HighWater in the Cayman Islands. --- [Skip to content](https://www.highwater.ky/independent_directors#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 - [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 - [INDEPENDENT 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) # Independent Directors 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 ## Where Do The Independent Directors Excel? ![Thumbs up graphic](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/44.svg) They do not rely on alternate directors to meet obligations, nor do they delegate their duties ![graphic of two blue hands holding](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/88.svg) They take on relationships where the manager shares their view on the need for strong corporate governance ![Dollar sign graphic](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/4.svg) They 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) They 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 their business ![Graphic of blue buildings](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/10.svg) They meet all 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) They limit the number of relationships to ensure that they remain personally available to the funds that they oversee ![Presentation with rocket graphic](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/icons/66.svg) They keep managers informed on latest industry developments and seek to add value wherever possible ## See what the independent directors supported by Highwater can do for your company [Get in touch](https://www.highwater.ky/contact?hsLang=en) Contact us for more information about the independent directors. [Get in touch](https://www.highwater.ky/contact?hsLang=en) ###### Independent Directors ## Meet the Directors [View our full team](https://www.highwater.ky/theteam?hsLang=en) The independent directors supported by HighWater 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 the 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** ![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** ![Mike Anderson](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Mike%20Anderson.png) **Mike Anderson** ![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** ## What we do ![HW-43](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Team%20Photos/HW-43.jpg) **Independent Directors** 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/independent_directors) ![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. This is where the directors supported by HighWater excel. [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** HighWater supports the independent directors by offering 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 - [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 - [Independent Directors](https://www.highwater.ky/independent_directors) - [Meet the Directors](https://www.highwater.ky/theteam) - [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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