Rothschild Trust has appointed Geoff Cone as an external consultant for its business activities in Latin America as part of moves to ramp up its efforts in what the firm views as attractive growth markets.

Cone has been managing director for Rothschild Trust New Zealand for the past eight years.

In his new role Cone, of New Zealand law firm Cone Marshall, will focus on client liaison and acquisition in Latin America, reporting to David McLellan, group chief executive.

The association between Cone Marshall and Rothschild Trust New Zealand will continue, the firm said, with Karen Marshall taking over as managing director of Rothschild Trust New Zealand. Supporting her will be Claire Cooke, who has been appointed as director.

“Geoff has established excellent contacts in Latin America. This will benefit our efforts in the region, which has excellent potential for Rothschild Trust. The new set-up is ideal for us, especially since Geoff and Karen have been working successfully for Rothschild Trust New Zealand for years and are well known among our target audiences,” said McLellan.