Rothschild & Co has announced a significant leadership change within its Swiss operations. After more than 11 years of successful tenure, Christian Bouet, the current Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Rothschild & Co’s Wealth and Asset Management and Rothschild & Co Bank AG, will step down from his operational roles in Switzerland. Bouet will transition to the Board of Directors of Rothschild & Co Bank AG effective January 1, 2025.
Patrick Eisenring, currently serving as Finance Director for Wealth Management Switzerland and International Subsidiaries, has been appointed as the new CFO and a member of the Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2025. Eisenring, who joined Rothschild & Co in 2017, brings extensive experience from previous roles at Credit Suisse Group and Hewlett Packard International. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biotechnology from Zurich University of Applied Sciences, a Chartered Specialist in Accounting and Financial Management, and a Master of Advanced Studies in Finance from the University of Zurich.
Laurent Gagnebin, CEO of Rothschild & Co’s Wealth Management business in Switzerland, praised the appointment, stating, “In Patrick Eisenring, we have found the best possible successor to Christian Bouet. His years of experience within our Bank have made him familiar with our processes and systems, making him an excellent complement to our Executive Committee. We are also grateful to Christian for his contributions and achievements over the years as CFO of our Bank, and we look forward to continued collaboration.”
This leadership transition underscores Rothschild & Co’s commitment to maintaining strong governance and expertise within its Swiss operations, ensuring continued excellence and stability in its financial management practices.
