Stout Expands Financial, Transaction, and Accounting Advisory in Europe

Stout is pleased to announce the expansion of its service offerings in Switzerland with the launch of Financial Due Diligence, Valuation, and Accounting & Reporting Advisory capabilities to complement its current Investment Banking service offering. This strategic expansion further strengthens Stout’s footprint in Europe and enhances its ability to support clients across the full deal lifecycle.

To lead these efforts, Robert Painchaud, CPA, CFA, has joined Stout as Managing Director and will head the firm’s Financial Advisory services in Switzerland. Loïc Rubat joins as Director and will lead the Valuation and Transaction Advisory practice.

Robert brings more than 25 years of finance and leadership experience across North America and Europe. He has held senior executive roles, including CFO and Head of Finance, at private and public financial institutions, most recently serving as interim CFO of a Swiss private bank. His expertise spans financial due diligence, process optimization, internal controls, and post-transaction integration support.

Loïc joins from PwC Switzerland, where he led the Valuation and Business Modeling team. Prior to that, he spent more than six years at KPMG France in Deal Advisory. With deep technical expertise in complex valuations, transaction modeling, and financial structuring, Loïc also contributes to the academic arena as a guest lecturer at HEC Lausanne and former professor of Valuation at University Lyon III.

“The addition of Robert and Loïc represents a significant milestone in the growth of our Swiss practice,” said Christophe Lapaque, Founder of Stout Switzerland. “Their complementary expertise allows us to offer a more integrated and impactful suite of services. From due diligence and valuation to post-close support, we are well positioned as a trusted advisor across all stages of the transaction lifecycle.”

Cory Thompson, Co-Chief Client Service Officer at Stout, added, “As client needs become more complex, our commitment is to meet them with specialized capabilities and exceptional leadership on the ground. Robert and Loïc exemplify the caliber of talent and client-first mindset that define the Stout brand globally.”