The latest moves and appointments in Belgium at Lombard Odier, a Geneva-based international wealth and asset manager.

Lombard Odier has appointed Geoffroy Vermeire as managing director for the group’s private banking activities in Belgium, starting in January 2023, to help strengthen the firm’s presence there.

He will be based in Brussels and will report directly to Stephane Herrmann, chief executive officer at Lombard Odier (Europe) SA and Gérard Felley, limited partner and region head for France, Belgium and Luxembourg for private clients, the firm said in a statement.
 
Vermeire, 58, has more than 35 years of experience in the banking sector. Before joining Lombard Odier, he was chief commercial officer and member of the management committee at Van Lanschot Kempen Belgium from 2014, where he led the development of commercial activities, the firm continued. 

Previously, he spent seven years as executive director for Petercam Group, where he was in charge of the development of private banking activities, as well as non-executive director for the branch of Petercam in the Netherlands, the firm said. Prior to that, he has held executive and non-executive positions within the Delta Lloyd Group in asset management, brokerage and private banking in Belgium and the Netherlands.
 
Welcoming him to the firm, Herrmann stated: "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.”
 
Felley added: "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."

“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,” Vermeire said.

Based in Geneva, the Lombard Odier Group has a strong international presence and has been active in Belgium, one of its strategic markets, since 2004. It has total client assets of SFr310 billion ($315 billion).