The Geneva-based private bank is strengthening its business in Israel with an ex-Credit-Suisse banker.

Lombard Odier has appointed Nir Yeshaya as the local managing director for Israel, it said in an emailed statement Monday.

Yeshaya will focus on technology entrepreneurs and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, as he expands the wealth manager's operations in Israel in cooperation with its desks in Geneva and Zurich, the statement said. 

Prior to joining Lombard Odier in 2018, Yeshaya worked for Credit Suisse. He will be based in Tel Aviv and report to Antonio Perez, market head Israel.