Press release

20 September 2011 For immediate release

Suzanne Nimocks appointed as Senior Adviser

20 September 2011: Rothschilds Global Financial Advisory division has announced that Suzanne Nimocks will join the firm as a Senior Adviser to its global oil and gas practice. Suzanne built her career at McKinsey from 1989 to 2010, for the last 10 years as a Senior Partner and Director. She was a leader in its global Petroleum, Electric Power & Natural Gas, Organisation, and Risk Management practices and led the Houston location for many years. Suzanne is a member of the boards of Encana, Rowan Companies and ArcelorMittal.

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