RBC Wealth Management Appointed Chief Commercial Officer
The firm has elevated William Hepburne-Scott as part of a broader expansion strategy.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in People
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RBC Wealth Management has appointed William Hepburne-Scott as its new chief commercial officer. The firm also announced that Lucie Gordon will depart the company in December 2026.
Why it matters
These leadership changes are intended to support the firm's ongoing expansion plans across the UK, Jersey, and the Republic of Ireland. The organizational shift follows the launch of a strategic hiring programme at the start of the current financial year.
RBC Wealth Management currently operates more than 30 offices globally. The firm aims to add over 70 experienced professionals to its workforce by the end of 2027.
The players
William Hepburne-Scott
He is the newly appointed chief commercial officer who joined the firm as an investment manager in 1996.
Lucie Gordon
She has been with the firm since 2014 and is scheduled to depart in December 2026.
RBC Wealth Management
It is a global financial services firm that operates a network of more than 30 offices.
The details
William Hepburne-Scott, who joined the firm in 1996, previously served as managing director and head of the Southern Region since 2023. As part of the restructuring, Rod Walley, Robin Mellows, and Kevin Jennings have been appointed as regional managing directors to coordinate with heads of offices across the network.
Timeline
William Hepburne-Scott began his tenure at the firm in 1996.
Lucie Gordon joined RBC Brewin Dolphin in 2014.
Hepburne-Scott and Gordon transitioned into their previous regional roles in 2023.
Lucie Gordon is scheduled to leave the firm at the end of December 2026.
The firm targets the end of 2027 to complete its hiring of 70-plus professionals.
Market Landscape
The firm is prioritizing aggressive expansion through a strategic hiring programme that focuses on growing its footprint in key European markets. This move positions RBC Wealth Management to increase its market share against competitors by scaling its professional headcount significantly.
Clients served by the firm may interact with new regional managing directors as the business network evolves. The expanded staff headcount is intended to improve service delivery and support across the firm's office locations.
The takeaway
The appointment of a new chief commercial officer underscores the firm's transition toward a more integrated regional management structure. Investors and clients should anticipate a larger presence for the firm in the UK and Ireland as the hiring initiative progresses.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Private Banker International.
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