Lombard Odier has announced the appointment of Marc Braendlin as Head of Latin American Markets, with a special focus on Brazil. He will take over from February 1st with the aim of strengthening and expanding the group’s coverage of this region.
Braendlin will be based in Zurich and will report to Stephen Kamp, Head of Southern Europe & Latin America for Private Clients. The company has pointed out that the nomination marks its commitment to further expansion within Latin America, and growth in key strategic markets.
“We are pleased to welcome Marc to Lombard Odier. With more than 20 years’ experience in the banking sector, he has a solid track record of growing businesses in Latin America. This expertise, along with his key client relationships, will enable him to ensure the Firm’s continued growth, particularly in the strategic market of Brazil”, Kamp stated.
Braendlin began his career at Credit Suisse in 1998 where he was promoted to Vice President at Credit Suisse Group’s M&A/ Corporate Finance team in 2005. He then joined Julius Baer where he worked for 13 years, eventually holding the position of Deputy Region Head Latin America and heading the Brazilian market where he expanded the business. Most recently, Marc was Head of Latin America Zurich at Pictet. A Swiss national, he holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Basel.