ATOZ Services appoints Michael Sheahan as Head of Fund Administration

LUXEMBOURG – 26 OCTOBER 2026

ATOZ Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Sheahan as Head of Fund Administration. Michael will play a leading role in developing the firm’s asset servicing platform as the business continues to scale.

Michael brings more than 25 years’ experience in the alternative investment industry, having held senior positions at leading international fund managers and major service providers. He has built and managed institutional-grade operating platforms across real estate, infrastructure, private equity and private credit. His experience on both sides of the industry gives him a deep understanding of the operational challenges alternative asset managers face and the standards they expect from their service partners.

Michael succeeds Jérémie Schaeffer, who takes on a broader remit focused on strategic and transformation projects across the ATOZ Services group, including the continued development of our artificial intelligence programme.

“I’m delighted to welcome Michael to ATOZ Services at a time of significant opportunity and evolution for our firm and our industry. We are focused on ensuring that through the expertise of our people and the capabilities of our platform, we lead delivery to the sectors we serve. Michael will play a key role in achieving this,” says Chafai Baihat, ATOZ Services Managing Partner. 

Michael Sheahan says, “I’m excited to join ATOZ Services and its outstanding team. The platform already in place, combined with growth plans backed by new investment, presents a remarkable proposition, I look forward to delivering on it for our clients.” 

“Building our Fund Administration practice has been a privilege. I am deeply grateful to our team and fellow partners for their commitment, and to our clients and business partners for their trust from day one. Michael brings the experience and vision to lead the business into its next phase. I look forward to seeing him thrive in this role and to helping shape the future of our group,” adds Jérémie Schaeffer, Partner & member of the ATOZ Services Executive Committee.

 

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About ATOZ Services

ATOZ Services was formed in 2018 as part of the ATOZ Group, which itself was founded in 2004 with the creation of ATOZ Tax Advisers, now one of the leading Luxembourg tax firms. ATOZ Services provides a full suite of fund administration, corporate, governance, risk and tax compliance services to alternative funds and corporate clients. Services include corporate administration, domiciliation & accounting, fund administration, and tax reporting. The company employs nearly 300 highly qualified and long-serving staff across its offices in Luxembourg, Morocco, the United Kingdom. 

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