William Kirkness.
William is the Trust Manager at Downie Stewart, working closely with clients to ensure their trusts are well managed, compliant, and aligned with their long-term objectives.
William brings a diverse professional background, having held roles across retail, customer service, compliance, and finance. His previous experience in compliance and lending provides a strong foundation for his work in trust management, particularly in navigating regulatory requirements and supporting clients with their ongoing obligations.
He focuses on building strong relationships with clients, taking a practical and approachable approach to ensure their needs are understood and met.
Areas of expertise
Trust administration and management
Client relationship management
Compliance and reporting requirements
Ongoing support for private client matters
What he enjoys about Downie Stewart
William values the supportive and collaborative environment at Downie Stewart, and enjoys being part of a team that works closely together while maintaining a positive and friendly culture.
Outside of work
Outside of work, William enjoys spending time with friends and family and keeping active. He plays social golf, squash, and indoor netball, and most weekends can be found exploring walking trails around Dunedin and Central Otago with his wife. He recently completed his first off-road marathon—albeit with a fair amount of walking involved.
William Kirkness
Trust Manager