Lombard Odier & Cie (Bahamas) Ltd marked a major milestone this year, celebrating 40 years of business in The Bahamas.

In 1979, the Geneva-based bank saw potential in the local market and began its operations in Nassau bringing the same values, expertise and technology from its head office to service clients in the jurisdiction.

Today, the company’s Nassau office is a regional hub that services Panama, Uruguay and Bermuda, powered by a team of 30 professionals.

To celebrate the anniversary, 200 guests including clients, industry partners and employees attended an exclusive event held on November 21, 2019 at Sapodilla Estate.

On hand for the celebration was Christophe Hentsch, managing partner at Lombard Odier Group and chairman of the Bahamas board. Hentsch’s father set up the local office 40 years ago.

Marc Lopez, limited partner and head of Private Client Services, LO Group, and Renaud Vielfaure, managing director, local office, were also in attendance.

The company also commemorated this milestone event by giving back to the Bahamian community, presenting a cheque to the Grand Bahama Children’s Home.

Pictured: Lombard Odier Bahamas executives and staff celebrate its 40th anniversary. (Photo courtesy Roderick Wells Photography)