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Bank Lombard Odier is pleased to announce two strategic appointments within the management team of its Private Clients unit. Stephane Herrmann has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for the Private Clients unit and Jessica Rabut has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Lombard Odier (Europe) S.A.    

Lombard Odier has appointed Stéphane Python as Local Managing Director of its office in Fribourg. Effective from 1 January 2025, the appointment forms part of a generational handover in keeping with the Group’s tradition of business continuity. Didier Muller, will hold his position as the Head of the Fribourg office until the end of December, and will remain with Lombard Odier and continue to serve clients in the years to come.

Lombard Odier teamed up with Bilan magazine and HEG Fribourg to conduct an in-depth study of 245 family businesses in French-speaking Switzerland. The study addresses several themes, such as business transmission and succession, the evolution of corporate culture, performance and innovation.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Goddard as UK Chief Executive Officer as of 26 November 2024.

The office aims to strengthen the Bank’s proximity to its Belgian clients, particularly in the Dutch-speaking area. It forms part of Lombard Odier’s growth strategy in Belgium. 

As of 1 September, Frédéric Praz is responsible for Private Client activities for Lombard Odier’s France, Belgium and Luxembourg region. 

Read our 2024 half-year results. The Group remains focused on delivering organic growth through its Wealth and Asset Management businesses, and continues the generational transition of its Partnership.

Our 2024 United Arab Emirates Expat Study reveals the needs, goals and experiences of high-net-worth individuals who have moved to the UAE.