Lombard Odier Investment Managers has expanded its wholesale distribution platform by appointing Christèle Clémence as Senior Sales for Strategic Accounts.

Clémence has a strong background in business development and will focus on improving the firm's sales offerings to strategic intermediaries in Switzerland, with a particular focus on global financial institutions, banks, asset managers, and family offices in the German-speaking region.

Clémence will be based in Zurich and will report to Samira Sadik, Head of Wholesale Distribution Switzerland.

Prior to joining Lombard Odier, Clémence held the position of Head of Switzerland at Lord Abbett, where she played a key role in developing the Swiss branch in the German-speaking European market.

Clémence has also held senior positions at Robeco, UBS, and Bank Syz.

Additionally, she is actively involved in initiatives that promote women in sustainable finance.