Fortress Management Services, one of the Island’s leading Corporate Service Providers, has marked its 15th anniversary with a celebration VIP dinner in Douglas.

The gala evening, held at the Colonnade Suite in the Villa Marina, was attended by more than 60 guests, including a number of clients who had flown in from the UK and overseas especially for the occasion.

A keynote address was given by the Chairman of the Isle of Man’s Financial Services Commission Rosemary Penn MBE.

Fortress was founded in 1994 by Managing Director Roger Bennett, working initially from a spare room at home.

Since then, the business has grown to become one of the most respected CSP’s in the Isle of Man, with extensive experience in dealing with both offshore and onshore structures for a worldwide client base.

The Company has grown substantially over the years and now employs 27 staff, many of whom attended the gala dinner, based at their offices in Exchange House, Athol Street.

"By the very nature of the services we offer, the majority of our clients are based away from the Isle of Man and I am delighted that a number of them have made the trip here to help us celebrate our 15th anniversary,” said Mr Bennett.

"We remain deeply committed to providing the highest levels of service and to maintaining the principles of best practice in all our areas of operation and I owe a great debt of gratitude to all my staff for the support and hard work they have shown over the years, in ensuring Fortress’ clients each receive a dedicated and personalised service" added Mr Bennett.

Pictured (l-r): Andy Lee (Marketing Director); Rosemary Penn (FSC Chairman); David Turner (Chairman); Roger Bennett (Managing Director); Frank Pattison (Operations Director); and John Cashin (non-Executive Director).