Spear’s Review

Brewin Dolphin boss Robin Beer was still some months short of his second anniversary in the role when it was announced – in March 2022 – that the wealth manager would be acquired by the Royal Bank of Canada.

Following shareholder approval of the RBC Brewin Dolphin deal, Beer was confirmed as the chief executive of the newly formed RBC Wealth Management. In this post, Beer has helped to oversee the absorption of Brewin Dolphin into RBC’s existing wealth management structure.

The firm has weathered the organisational overhaul and reported £57.6 billion in assets under management as of October 2024, up £5.8 billion from the previous year, placing it among the largest money managers in the British Isles.

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Power List Profile

Robin Beer is the CEO of RBC Wealth Management. With his experience in both client-facing and executive leadership positions, Robin has embedded a client-centric and purpose-driven culture alongside a bold and ambitious strategy for the wealth management business in Europe.

Robin joined Brewin Dolphin in 2008 and has been chief executive since June 2020, having previously served on the executive committee since 2016 whilst leading the intermediary business. Following the acquisition of Brewin Dolphin by RBC in 2022, he was given responsibility for the new combined business, RBC Wealth Management Europe. Robin has more than 25 years’ experience in the industry with a broad knowledge of the wealth management sector.