Geoffroy Vermeire appointed Managing Director of Lombard Odier in Belgium

Geoffroy Vermeire will be responsible for the Group’s Private Client office in Belgium as of 2 January 2023, aiming to develop private banking activities in the Belgian domestic market and further strengthen the Group’s presence.

Lombard Odier, the Geneva-based international wealth and asset manager, announces the appointment of Geoffroy Vermeire as Managing Director for the Group’s private banking activities in Belgium.

Geoffroy Vermeire, 58, has more than 35 years of experience in the banking sector. Before joining Lombard Odier, he held the position of Chief Commercial Officer and Member of the Management Committee at Van Lanschot Kempen Belgium from 2014, where he led the successful development of commercial activities. Previously, he spent seven years as executive director for Petercam Group, in charge of the development of private banking activities, as well as non-executive director for the Petercam Netherlands office. In his previous professional experience, he has held leading executive and non-executive positions within the Delta Lloyd Group in asset management, brokerage and private banking in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Stephane Herrmann, Chief Executive Officer Lombard Odier (Europe) SA, stated: “We are thrilled to welcome Geoffroy as our Local Managing Director in Belgium and benefit from his proven leadership, industry tenure and intimate knowledge of the local market. Working with our Belgian Market Chairman, Patrick Dequae, we are convinced that Geoffroy will continue to drive growth, positively develop our activities and bring outstanding value to our Belgian clients and teams alike.”

Gérard Felley, Limited Partner and Region Head for France, Belgium and Luxembourg for Private Clients at Lombard Odier, stated: “We are delighted to count on Geoffroy’s long and solid experience to strengthen and further develop our private banking activities in Belgium. His in-depth expertise within the banking industry, where he has held many leading positions, and his detailed knowledge of the local clientele, will allow Lombard Odier to boost growth in this strategic market where we see strong development potential.”

The Lombard Odier Group has a strong international presence and has been active in Belgium, one of its strategic markets, since 2004. Geoffroy will take over the position of Managing Director to continue to strengthen Lombard Odier’s local presence and to develop private banking activities, while enhancing our offering to our local clients.

“I am delighted to join Lombard Odier in Belgium, which is highly recognised for its tailored wealth planning solutions, its innovative investment offering and the strong commitment of its teams. I am really looking forward to taking on this new role within an independent Group with strong values and a focus on sustainability and technology, and to working with dedicated teams to meet the demands of our clients in Belgium” said Geoffroy Vermeire.

Geoffroy will be based in Brussels and will report directly to Stephane Herrmann, Chief Executive Officer Lombard Odier (Europe) SA and Gérard Felley, Limited Partner and Region Head for France, Belgium and Luxembourg for Private Clients.