Lombard Odier, one of the largest Swiss independent private banks, has expanded its Middle East team with the appointment of Radhouane Maghraoui and Christophe Lalandre to bolster the offering provided by the bank to clients based in the region. The further expansion of the Middle East office is reflective of the desire by local investors for a reliable and stable private bank.
Both Radhouane Maghraoui and Christophe Lalandre bring with them vast amounts of experience having collectively spend over 30 years in major institutions, both in the Middle East and Europe. Radhouane brings with him over 17 years Middle East expertise and Christophe has spent eight of his 15 years private banking career working for major institutions in Abu Dhabi. These appointments come on the back of the announcement in June, when Ziad Al Toura and Matthew Garnham joined, expanding the Middle East investment specialist team.
"The bank has always been closely aligned with the Middle East, through both its family business structure and its tenure with Middle Eastern clients, and the new appointments deepen our commitment to the region," commented Arnaud Leclercq, Head of Private Clients business in Eastern Countries and the Middle East. "Successful private bankers need to know their clients, their culture and their priorities, and ultimately they need to offer investment analysis, prudence and capital preservation. We're delighted that both Radhouane and Christophe have joined the bank to continue offering clients top investment specialists and ensure we see another 50 years' of success in the Middle East."
Radhouane Maghraoui joins Lombard Odier from Lloyds TSB Dubai where he focused on international private banking clients. He studied Computer Science at the Institute of High Technology in Lausanne. First based in Switzerland, he then gained vast experience working across the Gulf region. His knowledge and expertise will ensure the Bank's offering continues to expand.
Christophe Lalandre spent eight years working in Abu Dhabi and more recently worked for Credit Suisse in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on the Gulf region. He also holds a PhD in international economics and finance, which mixed with his practical experience, will ensure clients receive a fresh and stable viewpoint for regional clients.
