Julius Baer continues UK expansion with appointment of Edinburgh-based UK boss

Private banking group Julius Baer International has appointed Calum Brewster as managing director, head of UK regional offices, as it continues to grow its offering across the UK and Ireland.

Mr Brewster, who holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Herriot-Watt University, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments, joins the Swiss firm from Barclays Wealth & Investment Management where he was most notably managing director for Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England.

Based in Edinburgh, his new role will initially see him lead a team of 20 as he continues to build out Julius Baer International’s regional business throughout 2018, the firm said.

Having joined Julius Baer International at the end of 2017, Mr Brewster sits on the firm’s executive committee and will report to David Durlacher, chief executive of Julius Baer International.

The appointment follows Julius Baer’s move last year to make substantial investments in the UK and Ireland with the opening of new offices in Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh.

The firm has also already made 20 new hires, including relationship managers and wealth planners, in addition to several support staff with additional team members due to join throughout 2018.

David Durlacher, chief executive of Julius Baer International Limited, said: “I am delighted to welcome Calum to the firm. His appointment comes at a crucial point in our growth strategy, and his expertise and extensive leadership experience will be a major asset as we continue to provide our clients with an exceptional wealth management offering in the UK and Ireland.”

Mr Brewster, whose previous jobs also include head of client experience and strategy at Lloyds Banking Group and head of client services at Scottish Widows, added: “I am excited to be joining Julius Baer and to be given the opportunity to drive our regional strategy across the UK and Ireland. Julius Baer’s pure focus on private clients enables us to differentiate ourselves by providing a dedicated wealth management service and the best possible client experience. I very much look forward to building on Julius Baer’s historic success as we continue to grow.”