Drew Ackroyd

As an experienced and trusted Chief of Staff, Drew has worked extensively throughout Europe with many household names and private citizens, meticulously assisting the smooth running of their family offices and lives. He is an expert in stakeholder relations and uses a pragmatic and personable approach to create, maintain and build lasting relationships which support clients on their own terms and allow them to thrive in all areas of their lives.

A firm believer in the power of mutual respect and responsibility, he constantly aims to inspire a culture of continued excellence with hard work, a light touch and good humour.

  • “Raglan have worked closely with Drew on several prestigious projects in the south of France; he is a highly professional consultant who represents the client’s best interests at all times and, most importantly, gets projects completed on time and in budget. We look forward to working with Drew in the future.”

    Charles Mackintosh FRICS, President, SAS Raglan Consultants, St Tropez

  • “In terms of efficiency, Drew is second to none. His work ethic is robust, unwavering, and infectious, ensuring that all his professional endeavours meet the highest standard. His integrity and discretion have not only fostered a sense of trust but also built the strongest reputation for him in our industry. His approachable nature, unflappable bearing and sense of humour make working with him not just rewarding, but enjoyable.”

    Bill Shipton, Managing Director, Bold & Reeves, London

  • “I’ve had the opportunity to work with Drew; he is always highly professional, quick to respond and very helpful in often complex situations. I highly recommend him to anyone who is thinking about starting a business relationship with him.”

    Jeremy Kirkland, Private Banker, Edmond de Rothschild, Monaco

  • "Working with Drew Ackroyd as a co-opted member of our Development Committee at English National Ballet has been both highly productive and fun. Drew has a fantastic network and a credible and charismatic approach to building peer-to-peer relationships, which is so critical for supporting the philanthropic efforts of a performing arts charity such as ours. The successful partnerships that Drew has been able to facilitate have been based on strong, authentic synergies and nurtured with care, attention and creativity."

    Patrick Harrison, Executive Director, English National Ballet, London

  • "Working with Drew is always a pleasure. His attention to detail has been paramount in enabling complex travel itineraries for UHNW individuals, private flight arrangements and management of large international staff teams. His positivity and calm manner under pressure tend to ensure a seamless result."

    Sophie Hughes, Director, Private Travel

  • "In the ten plus years I have acted with and for Drew in a professional capacity, servicing payrolls and tax both personal and business, he has at all times conducted his affairs in an appropriate, business-like and efficient manner whilst maintaining a polite, friendly relationship with myself and other staff members."

    Senior Partner at a leading accountancy firm

  • “I have worked for several years with Drew at a time he was Chief of Staff of a UHNW family with multijurisdictional presence and assets. Drew is very agreeable to work with and always keeps working topics moving forward in a smooth and efficient way. As a service provider to the family I felt that Drew always found the perfect balance to preserve an absolute discretion on the family’s intimacy while maintaining excellent work relations with all providers.”

    Michael Khayat, Partner, Arkwood SCP, Paris

  • “I liaised closely with Mr Ackroyd for almost four years during his time as Chief of Staff to my client. I witnessed first-hand his ability to maintain effective relationships with attorneys, accountants, and other similar professionals, whilst showing great care and attention to the highly sensitive information he handled. Mr. Ackroyd always ensures that his client’s best interests are achieved, even when dealing with complex and urgent legal or business issues. I cannot speak highly enough of Mr. Ackroyd's outstanding work ethic and abilities under pressure. He is an exceptional professional and an absolute pleasure to work with; I offer my highest recommendation without reservation.”

    Angelo Constantini, Senior Partner, Constantini Avocati, Rome

  • “Drew combines professionalism, rigour and reliability with fantastic people skills, a great network and a generous dose of good humour – a rare find!”

    Private Wealth Partner at leading international law firm.

  • “As a member of the Commercial Advisory Board for HM Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant, Drew provided us with great insights into the world of high net worth philanthropy and strategies for maximising the reach of his impressive network of contacts. Above all, he demonstrated a highly professional, proactive and discreet approach to this unique project.”

    Lucy Zante, Philanthropy Manager – HM Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

  • “Drew is astute, discreet and efficient. His years of experience come across in every interaction. He acts assiduously on matters of extreme sensitivity and I know he is a lynchpin in many of my client’s lives; I look forward to our continuing relationship. ” 

    Dr Ravleen Sabharwal, The London Clinic, Harley Street