About Us
81w company management
Regulated by Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, 81W Company Management is a licensed Company Manager which can assist with company formation, providing corporate secretarial services and directors and Supervisors for Foundations. Additionally, affiliate sister companies, are able to provide legal advice on a wide range of matters including fund launches, AML compliance appointments, CRS/US FATCA registration and annual reporting. Please contact us for more information.
The team includes collective experience of over 50 years in the corporate administration space in both public and private sector with counterparts in the Asia Pacific time zone to deal primarily with Asian Pacific region.
LEADERSHIP
The leadership team at 81W Company Management bring a wealth of relevant qualifications and experience to help their clients achieve their objectives. The principals are as follows:
DESIREE JACOB
Managing Director
Desiree Jacob is the Managing Director of 81W Company Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in legal practice, corporate administration, fund services, and regulatory compliance in the Cayman Islands. A Cayman Islands Attorney‑at‑Law since 2011, she advises hedge funds, private equity structures, and investment managers on complex corporate and regulatory matters. Desiree holds a BSc in International Finance Magna Cum Laude, an MBA from the International College of the Cayman Islands, an LLB (Hons) degree from the University of Liverpool (with distinction). Ms. Jacob is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (now inactive) since 2006 and an accredited director with Chartered Governance Institutional of Canada, member of the Cayman Islands Directors Association and a CIMA registered director.
Desiree@81WCoMgmt.com
ELLEN ROLLE
Chief Operations Officer
Ellen Rolle is the Chief Operations Officer of 81W Company Management, bringing over 20 years of experience across regulatory services, fund administration and compliance in the Cayman Islands. She has held senior roles at leading fiduciary and law firms and specialises in AML, FATCA, CRS, Economic Substance, and Beneficial Ownership frameworks. Ellen holds a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Tampa and an Associate Degree in Accounting from the University College of the Cayman Islands, and maintains professional certifications including CAMS, and STEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner). Ellen is also a CIMA registered director and the Founder of Trinity Regulatory Services.
Ellen@81WCoMgmt.com
RALSTON THORPE
Head of BOR/ESR and Digital Assets Consultant
Ralston brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record within the Cayman Islands financial services industry. With over 15 years in the sector, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex portfolios, and drive process improvements across multiple service lines including Banking, Custody, Structured Finance, Corporate Services, and, most recently, Regulatory Reporting with respect to Beneficial Ownership and Economic Substance. As Head of BOR/ESR and Digital Assets Consultant at 81W Company Management and Founder of Cinch Ltd., Ralston is driven by a commitment to process optimization and client satisfaction. He possesses the unique ability to blend regulatory insight with technological innovation, transforming regulatory reporting and corporate services workflows into seamless, efficient processes. His career includes impactful tenures at globally renown law firms and two highly recognized fiduciary firms on Island. Ralston holds a degree in Finance and is a recognized subject matter expert in digital assets and the application of blockchain technology.
Ralston@81WCoMgmt.com