Rothschild & Co

Pablo Hernandez Schmidt-Tophoff joins Rothschild & Co as Managing Director and leads the firm’s **Energy Services & Decarbonization** division in North America. He brings over **20 years of experience** in strategic and financial advisory for energy, infrastructure, and energy transition sectors. The appointment expands Rothschild & Co’s advisory capabilities in Houston and North American energy markets.

Oct 2026rothschildandco.comNews article

Rothschild & Co names Brent Surber as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Private Capital Markets in its Global Markets Solutions division. Surber will oversee the expansion of the firm’s private capital offerings in North America from New York. The appointment strengthens Rothschild & Co’s presence in private capital advisory services.

Aug 2026rothschildandco.comNews article

Rothschild & Co’s UK Wealth Management hires **Samantha Beach** as a senior advisor in Manchester. Beach joins from Barclays Private Bank, where she advised high-net-worth individuals and families in Northern England for over a decade. Her experience spans 20 years in wealth management, including prior roles at Coutts & Co.

Jul 2026rothschildandco.comNews article

Rothschild & Co acquires Marcard, Stein & Co, a Hamburg-based private bank, to gain a German banking license. The move supports its shift toward a full banking platform in Germany, enabling broader client service expansion. The acquisition bolsters Rothschild & Co’s position as a leading wealth manager in the German market.

Jun 2026rothschildandco.comNews article