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Altum Group
Altum Group was built under the leadership of Zena Couppey, who holds the role of Chief Executive Officer. The firm supplies family office, fund...
Altum Group
Altum Group was built under the leadership of Zena Couppey, who holds the role of Chief Executive Officer. The firm supplies family office, fund administration, and corporate services to high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. Altum Group executes across real estate, private equity, debt, and alternative assets. It supports buyout, growth, and venture capital stages through direct holdings, co-investments, and fund structures. The firm maintains presence in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Confirmed activity spans private credit, infrastructure, natural resources, and secondaries. Altum Group operates additional offices in London, Luxembourg, Guernsey, and Cape Town. Paul Tomlinson heads the family office practice and John Perestrelo leads real estate. The firm participates in Jersey Finance roundtables and holds membership in STEP, where Anthony Pitcher previously served as Worldwide Chair. Altum Group separates its commercial operations from the Altum Foundation. Baroness Helena Morrissey DBE serves as Group Chair while also leading the Diversity Project. This structure allows the firm to combine fiduciary services with external governance roles.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
1997
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Jersey
City
St Helier
Corporate office
1st Floor, Liberation House, Castle Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE1 1GL
Additional offices
London, United Kingdom · Luxembourg · Guernsey · Cape Town, South Africa
Principals
Zena Couppey
Chief Executive Officer
Baroness Helena Morrissey DBE
Group Chair
Anthony Pitcher
Chair of the Jersey Board
Paul Tomlinson
Head of Family Office
John Perestrelo
Head of Real Estate
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Altum Group?
Zena Couppey serves as Chief Executive Officer. Paul Tomlinson heads the family office practice. John Perestrelo leads real estate activities.
How does Altum Group source proprietary deal flow?
The firm draws on relationships through STEP, Jersey Finance, and the UN Global Compact. It also leverages its offices in Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Guernsey, and South Africa.
Is Altum Group structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Altum Group functions as a multi-family office that also provides fund administration and corporate services to external clients.
Does Altum Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm supports both fund commitments and direct investments across private equity, real estate, and private credit.
What investment stages does Altum Group typically target?
Altum Group covers buyout, growth, and venture capital stages.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth origin for client families is not publicly disclosed.
Does Altum Group maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The firm maintains the Altum Foundation as a separate philanthropic vehicle.
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