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Robert Suss

CEO of Pictet Wealth Management UK

Pictet Wealth Management

London, UK


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Robert Suss’ Biography

With close to 30 years’ experience in business and wealth management, Robert Suss is the CEO of Pictet Wealth Management in the UK. In April 2024 Rob was appointed as an Equity Partner.

Pictet Wealth Management (PWM), part of the Pictet Group, has been dedicated to helping individuals, families, and charities protect and grow their wealth and ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Before joining PWM in September 2021, Robert held several leadership positions at Goldman Sachs; founded businesses in technology, finance, and renewable energy; and held directorship positions at TPG and B Riley Financial portfolio companies, resulting in a number of successful mergers.

Robert spent 18 years at Goldman Sachs, culminating as Managing Director and Head of Private Wealth Management, London. His prior roles included Head of UK and Ireland Private Wealth Management and Head of Wealth Management Solutions.

Robert is the co-founder and non-executive director of UK Agricultural Finance, providing traditional, responsible underwriting to farming communities throughout the UK...
With close to 30 years’ experience in business and wealth management, Robert Suss is the CEO of Pictet Wealth Management in the UK. In April 2024 Rob was appointed as an Equity Partner.

Pictet Wealth Management (PWM), part of the Pictet Group, has been dedicated to helping individuals, families, and charities protect and grow their wealth and ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Before joining PWM in September 2021, Robert held several leadership positions at Goldman Sachs; founded businesses in technology, finance, and renewable energy; and held directorship positions at TPG and B Riley Financial portfolio companies, resulting in a number of successful mergers.

Robert spent 18 years at Goldman Sachs, culminating as Managing Director and Head of Private Wealth Management, London. His prior roles included Head of UK and Ireland Private Wealth Management and Head of Wealth Management Solutions.

Robert is the co-founder and non-executive director of UK Agricultural Finance, providing traditional, responsible underwriting to farming communities throughout the UK and non-executive director of Empati an applied climate tech firm.

As a passionate patron of the arts, Robert co-founded the Franks-Suss Collection, a growing art collection that has sought out and supported emerging talent from across the world for more than two decades. It includes near a thousand pieces across all media.

Robert supports several philanthropic organisations and serves as Chair of the Contemporary Art Society, Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery, Emeritus Trustee of the Royal Academy of Arts Trust (where he was previously Deputy Chair), and Trustee and Chair of the Royal Academy Schools Dinner and Auction.
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Robert Suss’ Background

Pictet Wealth Management
CEO of Pictet Wealth Management UK
Sep 2021 - Present
London, UK
The Pictet Group, situated in Switzerland, is a private bank and financial services company that dates back over two centuries. Pictet Wealth Management offers bespoke banking and family-office services to high-net-worth individuals.
 
B. Riley Principal Merger Corp. II
Director
May 2020 - Nov 2020
B. Riley Financial developed this special-purpose acquisition company to enter into a merger, stock purchase, or other similar business combination. Robert lead the merger of B. Riley Principal Merger Corp II with Eos Energy Storage, LLC.
 
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Robert Suss’ Gallery

Other Business Interests

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The Franks-Suss Collection
Co-Founder
2002 - Present
London, UK
The Franks-Suss Collection is an influential private art collection established by David Franks and Robert Suss. While initially focused on Chinese artists, the collection is now known for its focus on contemporary emerging artists and has gained recognition for its visionary approach and its role in supporting new talents within the global art scene.
 

Current Board Positions

Empati Ltd
Non Executive Director
May 2020 - Present
London, UK
Empati is an applied climate technology firm that is laying the groundwork for AI-powered energy systems.
 
UK Agricultural Finance Ltd.
Co-Founder & Non Executive Director
Jan 2016 - Present
London, UK
UK Agricultural Finance lends financial assistance in the commercial agricultural sector across Scotland, England and Wales. UKAF's flexible and innovative lending service is tailored to its clients' needs, and is able to communicate directly to loan underwriters.
 

Previous Board Positions

Kingswood Group
Non Executive Director
Jun 2019 - Feb 2022
Kingswood Holdings is a financial planning and investment management firm with offices in the United Kingdom, South Africa and the United States. Clients include some of the largest tertiary institutions in the UK.
 

Previous Advisory Roles

EG Capital Advisors
Chair
EG Capital Advisors is a specialist investment advisor and asset manager. Robert served as Chair of its Advisory Board as an Emerging Market Debt Manager.
 
Tagsmart
Non Executive Director
Mar 2017 - May 2020
London, UK
Tagsmart helps artists deal with challenges of authenticity. Its Certify platform, which is authorised and used by top artists and galleries, creates a system of record for the art industry based on work certification and ownership transfers. Items are linked to a secure digital platform that allows artists to validate their work and establishes a certified chain of provenance for each piece.
 

Features

Get to know Robert Suss and read his story
2024
Rob Suss, the Head of Pictet Wealth Management UK, guides us through his life, highlighting the driving forces that have shaped him: passion, hard work, trust, kindness, and relationships.
 
Pictet taps Goldman UK wealth boss as new CEO
Feature
Aug 2021
London, UK
Wealth Manager announces the appointment of Robert to the role of CEO of Pictet Wealth Management UK.
 

Awards & Recognition

Euromoney Awards for Excellence
Award Winner
2009
While Robert was Head of UK and Ireland Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs, his unit received the peer-vote Euromoney Award for UHNW Services for three years running (2009 to 2011).
 

Charitable Interests

The Contemporary Art Society
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Mar 2024 - Present
London, UK
The Contemporary Art Society is the UK's Subject Specialist Network for contemporary art, supporting arts professionals with a programme of workshops and conferences throughout the year. Through an international network of patrons and private collectors, it secures funding, with over 88% of its annual art purchasing budget spent outside London, benefiting both major cities and smaller communities.
 
The Royal Academy Trust
Emeritus Trustee and former Deputy Chair
Dec 2014 - Present
London, UK
The Royal Academy of Arts (RA) is a privately funded art institution in London. It houses Britain's oldest art school, the RA School. Robert is an Emeritus Trustee of the RA Trust and served as Deputy Chair until December 2023.
 
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Press Releases

Pictet Wealth Management appoints Robert Suss as CEO for UK
Head of Pictet Wealth Management UK
Aug 2021
London, UK
Pictet Wealth Management announces the appointment of Robert Suss to the role of CEO for Pictet Wealth Management in the UK.
 

Robert Suss’ Education

University of Leeds
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Hons) – Economics and Management Studies
1990 - 1993