Swiss Private Bank Mirabaud Taps New CEO to Drive European Growth
Swiss Private Bank Mirabaud Taps New CEO to Drive European Growth
Luxembourg-based wealth manager appoints banking veteran Émilie Serrurier-Hoël to lead continental operations
Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) SA has appointed Émilie Serrurier-Hoël as chief executive officer, marking a key leadership transition for the Swiss banking group’s European operations. The appointment, effective June 16, positions the 20-year banking veteran to oversee wealth management activities across six locations spanning Luxembourg, France, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Serrurier-Hoël joins from BIL, where she most recently served as director of the CEO’s office following nearly two decades in various management roles. Her experience includes leading teams of up to 200 people across wealth management, regulatory affairs and organizational strategy.
The Luxembourg-based platform operates with approximately 120 employees across its European footprint. Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) named new CEO Serrurier-Hoël to strengthen its competitive position in continental markets where the firm has maintained operations since 2014.
“Her exemplary career, leadership and recognized expertise in wealth management will be assets in supporting our development and serving our clients,” said Nicolas Mirabaud, managing partner and chairman of Mirabaud & Cie (Europe) SA’s board of directors.
The appointment comes as wealth managers face mounting pressure to balance regulatory compliance costs with profitability targets. For smaller institutions, keeping pace with evolving rules requires careful resource allocation without sacrificing client service quality.
Mirabaud’s European entity functions as the parent company for branches established in France, Spain and the United Kingdom. The Luxembourg hub employs roughly 40 people in the Grand Duchy, supporting the broader European network through centralized booking operations.
Founded in Geneva in 1819, Mirabaud operates as a family-owned banking group with four managing partners at its helm. The firm employs approximately 700 people globally across 10 countries, offering wealth management and asset management services to private and institutional clients.
Serrurier-Hoël’s priorities include expanding business operations throughout Europe while maintaining the Luxembourg hub’s long-term profitability. The bank recently completed technological transformations aimed at upgrading core banking systems to support future growth.
The firm positions itself in what executives describe as an optimal size range—large enough to offer comprehensive services while maintaining the flexibility to deliver personalized client relationships. Relationship managers work alongside dedicated specialist teams, a model the bank credits for sustaining long-term client partnerships.
Private banking clients increasingly seek differentiated services beyond traditional portfolio management. Mirabaud has responded by developing offerings in private assets, including evergreen private equity funds and customized club deals where the founding family invests alongside clients.
The appointment also reflects broader industry trends as wealth managers navigate an anticipated intergenerational wealth transfer. According to EY’s 2025 Global Wealth Research Report, nearly €87 trillion is expected to change hands in Europe by 2040—approximately €677 billion annually.
For a seventh-generation family-owned institution, succession planning represents familiar territory. Mirabaud leverages this experience when advising clients through company sales, wealth transfers and diversification into new asset classes.
Governance reinforcement extends beyond executive leadership. Carlo Thill joined the board of directors in March, bringing over 40 years of Luxembourg financial sector experience to the five-member board.
The European platform continues collaborating with internal and external partners, including Mirabaud Advisors in France, to construct comprehensive wealth solutions for entrepreneurial clients managing business transitions.
Serrurier-Hoël holds a master’s degree in management from EM Lyon Business School. Her appointment signals continuity in Mirabaud’s approach: combining deep expertise with personalized service delivery across an expanding European presence.
