Christian Thams

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT CHRISTIAN THAMS

For more than 20 years, I have had the privilege of advising some of Spain’s most prominent families and ultra-high-net-worth individuals—helping them protect, grow, and pass on their wealth across generations and geographies. Today, as Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer for Lombard Odier in Spain, I combine my role as Private Banker with the responsibility of shaping and executing our national commercial strategy. This means not only supporting our General Manager in driving business growth, but also leading and motivating our team of bankers, ensuring that we deliver on both individual and collective goals. My client work remains at the heart of what I do. I take pride in offering the full breadth of Lombard Odier’s global capabilities to private clients and family offices, while continuously developing new relationships built on trust and long-term vision. Beyond my banking responsibilities, I also oversee marketing and communications in Spain—from designing bespoke client events and strengthening our media presence, to ensuring that our positioning reflects the values of our Group. Representing Lombard Odier in the Spanish market is both a responsibility and a privilege. Prior to joining Lombard Odier, I spent almost two decades in private banking, most recently as Head of the Madrid office team at Credit Suisse, where I specialized in UHNWI clients, cross-border wealth planning, and structured lending. I recruited and trained a team of bankers—several of whom continue to work alongside me today—and gained extensive experience in cross-divisional collaboration with investment banking. At every stage of my career, I have sought to combine strategic leadership with client-focused advisory, creating solutions that are as global and sophisticated as the clients I serve.