David Rudge Named Among 2026 eprivateclient Most Influential

The annual ranking highlights the vital role played by advisers who support wealthy individuals and families as they navigate the complexities of managing wealth across generations. This year’s group was selected by PAM Insight’s judging panel, drawing on notable professional achievements and career developments over the past year, as well as nominations put forward by eprivateclient readers.

As Regional Head of the UK, David supports all of ZEDRA’s UK businesses, helping to deliver the various services that ZEDRA provides to our clients. David started his professional career in banking before entering the Trust and Corporate services industry with a subsidiary of  UBS. When this became independent, David was an integral part of the growth of the firm’s activities in the UK and then in the Isle of Man, before returning to the UK.

David joined ZEDRA in 2021 at a time of significant growth in the UK with various acquisitions made by ZEDRA. His vast experience in both the Private Client and Corporate Services industry enables David to ensure that clients receive the utmost care and attention, benefitting from the broad range of services on offer at ZEDRA.

David Rudge commented: “I’m extremely honoured to be recognised alongside so many respected peers. This recognition is as much about our collective approach at ZEDRA as it is about individual achievement. I’m deeply thankful for the exceptional support from the colleagues I work with across the business every day, and for the continued trust our clients and professional intermediaries place in us.”