# Robert Lowenthal

> Robert S. Lowenthal is President and Chief Executive Officer of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Based in New York, he joined the firm in 1999 and held technology, fixed-income and investment-banking leadership roles before becoming president in 2021 and succeeding his father, Albert G. Lowenthal, as CEO in May 2025. A Washington University in St. Louis and Columbia Business School graduate, he received an Olin Distinguished Alumni Award in 2025.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
- **Organizations:** Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School National Council
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Columbia Business School
- **Known for:** Led taxable fixed income, global fixed income and investment banking before becoming CEO., Appointed President in 2021 and CEO in 2025., Received Washington University Olin Business School’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

## Career timeline

- **1998** — Graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BSBA.
- **1999** — Joined the firm; his early career included serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
- **2007** — Became Head of Taxable Fixed Income.
- **2012** — Assumed responsibility for Global Fixed Income, including public finance and municipal sales and trading.
- **2013** — Joined the Board of Directors in May.
- **2016** — Became Head of Investment Banking.
- **2021** — Appointed President of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.; appointment announced November 30.
- **2025** — Received an Olin Distinguished Alumni Award at the March 27 ceremony; succeeded Albert G. Lowenthal as CEO in May, with the announced transition effective May 5.

## Achievements

- Led taxable fixed income, global fixed income and investment banking before becoming CEO.
- Appointed President in 2021 and CEO in 2025.
- Received Washington University Olin Business School’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.
- Chairs the Management Committee and co-chairs the Risk Management Committee.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — On July 31, Oppenheimer reported second-quarter revenue of $454.9 million and GAAP net income of $27.4 million. First-half GAAP net income was $6.8 million; adjusted non-GAAP first-half net income was $93.2 million, excluding stock appreciation rights expense and a litigation settlement accrual.
- **2026-03** — Oppenheimer named Chris DeFalco and John Hyland co-heads of Equity Capital Markets and moved Peter Bennett to lead Corporate Executive Services. Lowenthal emphasized coordination between investment banking and wealth management.
- **2026-01** — On January 30, Oppenheimer reported 2025 revenue of approximately $1.6 billion and net income of $148.4 million, compared with $71.6 million in 2024.
- **2025-05** — Became President and Chief Executive Officer following his father’s transition from CEO.
- **2025-03** — Recognized as an Olin Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.

## Links

- Website: https://www.oppenheimer.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlowenthal

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