Robert Suss appointed as Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery
The Prime Minister has appointed Robert Suss as Trustee of The National Portrait Gallery for a term of 4 years.
Robert Suss
Robert Suss will commence a 4 year term as Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery from 10 February 2025 to 09 February 2029.
He is an Equity Partner and CEO of Pictet Wealth Management in the UK and joined Pictet with nearly 30 years of experience in private banking and business. Robert spent 18 years at Goldman Sachs, most recently as Managing Director and Head of Private Wealth Management in London. Following a career in private banking, he built several businesses in finance, technology, and renewable energy before joining Pictet.
Robert is Chair of The Contemporary Art Society, Trustee at the National Portrait Gallery and an Emeritus Trustee of the Royal Academy of the Arts Trust, where he was previously Deputy Chair of the Trust, Trustee and Chair of the Royal Academy School Dinner and Auction. Robert’s love for art extends beyond his philanthropic efforts; he has supported and promoted emerging artists and has collected contemporary art for over thirty years.
Remuneration and Governance Code
Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery are not remunerated. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments.
The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. Robert Suss has not declared any significant political activity.