The new CEO who, until now, has been in the post ad interim, will assume the role permanently.

Brown Shipley has confirmed that Robert Kitchen (pictured), who has served as interim CEO since 1 January 2025, will assume the role permanently, subject to regulatory approval.

Based in London, he will replace Calum Brewster who departed at the end of last year.

For more than 40 years, Kitchen has dedicated his career to Brown Shipley, including acting as executive committee member since 2009 and chief operating officer since 2012, the firm said in a statement.

“Robert will draw upon his unique knowledge of Brown Shipley to lead the company in the next stage of its growth as part of the Quintet Group,” said Chris Allen, group CEO of Quintet Private Bank, parent of Brown Shipley.  

“His pragmatic approach to problem-solving and commitment to client service set the right tone for the organisation,” Kath Cates, chair of Brown Shipley, added.

Brown Shipley, which has a heritage dating back to 1810, has offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, Edinburgh, Norwich and Nottingham. Its parent company – Luxembourg-based Quintet Private Bank – heads a European group of private banks and wealth managers.