Senior executives of Swiss private bank Lombard Odier serve as keynote speakers

Date: November 16, 2011

Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) has announced that it has explored exciting investment opportunities in the Middle East’s luxury goods sector during the November edition of the “Monthly Lunch Majlis” that was held recently at the Gulf Function Suite of the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club. DBWC invited senior executives of Swiss private bank Lombard Odier to serve as speakers of the Lunch Majlis, which was organised under the theme “Luxury Goods: Growth, Success and Performance”.

Keynote speakers Arnaud H. Leclercq, Limited Partner and Head of New Markets, and Christophe Lalandre, Executive Vice President, Middle East team of Lombard Odier, provided a global economic environment analysis focusing on the debt crisis from the point of view of Lombard Odier, stability of banks and economic and financial outlook. They also discussed the challenges and opportunities in the Middle East’s luxury goods sector, while a special demonstration was prepared on how to invest in the luxury sector.

Arnaud Leclercq said: “It is important to be constantly aware of opportunities to optimise the investment potential of businesswomen. The luxury goods sector particularly offers excellent investment prospects for women, especially here in the Middle East. The Dubai Business Women Council’s Lunch Majlis is certainly a great venue to discuss the new possibilities that have emerged in the region’s luxury goods landscape.”

Christophe Lalandre said: “The Dubai Business Women Council has done an excellent job in motivating women to be more actively involved in various business and investment activities in the society. The Lunch Majlis is a great example of the proactive efforts of the Council in highlighting the exciting opportunities that are available to businesswomen in the UAE and across the region. We are certainly very pleased to support this initiative and offer our insights about new prospects in key industries.”