The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited announced that Ingrid Pierce, Global Managing Partner of Walkers, has joined the Bank's Board as an Independent Director, bringing the total number of Directors to ten. Ms. Pierce is amongst the world's leading investment fund lawyers, acting for major institutions, asset managers, (re)insurers, trustees and other fiduciaries. Prior to joining Walkers in 2002, Ms. Pierce practiced as a Barrister in London, specializing in commercial and chancery work.

Ms. Pierce is currently based in the Cayman Islands. Ms. Pierce is a frequent speaker at industry events and a guest commentator on various media platforms including Bloomberg, CNBC and Fox Business. She is also a Member of the Board of Directors of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Ms. Pierce will be a member of Butterfield's Risk Policy & Compliance Committee.