Robert Lowenthal

Robert ‘Rob’ Lowenthal is President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. as well as the firm’s broker-dealer, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. With a forward-looking approach, he drives the firm’s growth by championing digital transformation, attracting top talent, promoting an enduring culture, and developing new revenue streams across wealth management, investment banking, and the capital markets.

Rob joined Oppenheimer in 1999 and has been a member of its Board of Directors since May 2013. Through his many years of experience, Rob has a deep understanding of the firm’s businesses and provides important strategic insights that guide the firm’s overall direction. In his role, Rob leverages his knowledge of financial markets, corporate finance, technology innovation and enterprise risk to direct resources that improve client service and outcomes. He chairs Oppenheimer’s Executive Management Committee and co-chairs the Risk Management Committee, where he leads the firm’s strategic expansion efforts with a disciplined focus on balancing opportunity with operational and financial risk mitigation.

He sets the strategic direction for Oppenheimer’s largest business—Wealth Management—guiding growth at the intersection of data, technology, product development, and distribution, with a focus on empowering advisors and helping clients plan, invest, and transition their wealth. In addition, Rob serves as Co-Head of Investment Banking, leading a team that provides capital raising and advisory services to privately held and publicly traded companies, investment funds, and government entities.

Rob joined the Perspectum Group Ltd Board in December 2022.

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Boards

Buzzbox Premium Cocktails, Inc.

Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.

Perspectum Group Ltd

Softek Computer Services

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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Education
BSBA, Washington University in St. Louis
MBA, Columbia Business School

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