Arton appoints former US Ambassador Eric Schultz and Mr. Kim Marsh to its Government Advisory Practice

Kim Marsh Joins Arton Capital’s Government Advisory Practice as a Leading Authority in Global Citizenship Compliance

Kim Marsh, one of the most respected figures in the global Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) industry, has joined Arton Capital—the world’s leading residency and citizenship advisory firm—as a senior specialist within its government advisory practice. His appointment marks a significant strengthening of Arton’s expert capabilities across compliance, due diligence, and international financial crime prevention.

Arton’s government advisory practice has secured a powerful track record over the years, landing major consulting and advisory mandates that have shaped the development of the global citizenship industry. The company’s rapid expansion began with a single public-private partnership in Canada and has since grown to include more than a dozen advisory and consulting engagements worldwide. Past and current mandates related to advisory, promotion, processing, and financial intermediary services include Antigua & Barbuda, Armenia, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Dominica, Grenada, Hungary, Saint Lucia, and St. Kitts and Nevis.

A Global Leader in Citizenship Compliance

Kim Marsh is widely regarded as a pioneer in establishing compliance standards and best practices for Citizenship-by-Investment Units across the Caribbean, Europe, and other regions. His work has driven many of the reforms that are now broadly adopted throughout the industry. Marsh was also instrumental in the creation of the professional compliance association for Citizenship-by-Investment Units in the Caribbean, further cementing his influence on the sector’s development.

Marsh’s expertise in vetting residence and citizenship applicants began during his 25-year career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He retired as a Commander of an International Organized Crime Investigation Unit, overseeing a large-scale covert operation spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. His specializations include multi-jurisdictional corruption, bribery investigations, enhanced due diligence, and anti-money laundering initiatives focused on both onshore and offshore global tax havens. Today, he brings 35 years of investigative and compliance experience to corporate, legal, financial, and government clients across Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia.

Part of a Strengthened Advisory Team

Alongside Marsh, Arton has also appointed Ambassador Eric Schultz, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Zambia until November 2017. His distinguished diplomatic career includes senior roles such as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine; Counselor for Economic Affairs in Moscow, Russia; and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe. He also held the position of Deputy Director in the State Department’s Office of European Security and Political Affairs, responsible for U.S. relations with NATO and the OSCE, and previously served in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, as well as in the Office of Ukrainian, Moldovan, and Belarusian Affairs.

“Arton’s visionary government advisory practice has a reputation for trustworthiness and transparency, and it is an honor to be joining such a team,” said Ambassador Schultz.

A New Benchmark for Expertise

“Arton Capital has set a new standard for government advisory personnel in the Citizenship-by-Investment industry with the inclusion of Eric Schultz and Kim Marsh,” said Armand Arton, founder and president of Arton Capital. “Eric’s 30 years with the U.S. State Department bring invaluable geopolitical insight, acquired through direct experience in Eastern Europe, Africa, and other regions.”

Arton added, “Kim’s experience is also second to none. He has a distinguished record of achievement in the areas of international financial crime and anti-money laundering. He brings 35 years of investigative experience to corporate, legal, financial, and government clients throughout Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia.”