David McLellan decided to step down from his position for personal reasons.
For the past three years, Stefan has been Head of Wealth Planning with Goldman Sachs, Zurich.
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In this position, he was responsible for the development and implementation of onshore and cross border client services as well as being in charge of business development across corporate and intermediary channels. Before joining Goldman Sachs, Stefan was a
partner in the Private Client Department of the Swiss law firm Br & Karrer.
Prior to that, he worked as a management consultant for several years.
Veit de Maddalena, CEO Rothschild Private Banking & Trust, said: "Our global trust business is very well positioned and has developed a clear strategy under David McLellan’s leadership. I am convinced that our new CEO, Stefan Liniger, will be able to continue on this successful path and help us achieve our long-term growth targets. With his broad experience in international legal and fiscal issues as well as in wealth planning he is exactly the right person for this important position within Rothschild."
Stefan Liniger will start at Rothschild on the 3rd of January 2011. In order to ensure a smooth handover, David McLellan will assist Stefan during the start of his time at Rothschild. David McLellan will become a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Rothschild Private Trust Holdings.
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