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Racing Rothschilds: The origins of Aston Martin and a century of the British Grand Prix

In the early days of automotive history, the Rothschild family came under the spell of the motor car, influenced developments in car engineering and design throughout the twentieth century. From the first days of the ‘horseless carriage’ to the age of the supercharged v12 engine.

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Qi Li, Rothschild & Co 2008–2015

Qi Li joined Rothschild & Co after the 2008 crisis and worked in Paris and Beijing before moving to Temasek. She reflects on the mentors, high standards and alumni network that still shape her career.

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Jennifer Wang, Rothschild & Co 2004-2011

From Rothschild restructuring to climate finance. Jennifer went from investment banking to lead financial innovation at New Energy Nexus - deploying capital to solve the world's greatest challenges from Nashville.

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Nathaniel von Rothschild and the First Vienna Football Club

The origins of the ‘First Vienna Football Club 1894’ (usually known as ‘Vienna’) go back to the English gardeners who looked after the Rothschild gardens on Vienna’s Hohe Warte in the late 19th century.

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Gunnersbury Park – celebrating 100 years as a public park

Once the Rothschild family’s first major English residence, Gunnersbury Park has been open to the wider community for a century.

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Daniel Birn, Rothschild & Co 2018–2025

Sous Chef Daniel Birn spent seven years at Rothschild & Co, helping serve up to 1,000 meals weekly and modernise its dining offering. Trained at top institutions and The Ritz, he now leads as Head Chef at the Royal Automobile Club in London.Provide your feedback on BizChat

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From the Archive: a legacy of helping hospitals

From its earliest successes, the Rothschild family was committed to supporting the communities it worked in. Find about this legacy below, with key milestones.

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Jean Clavel, Rothschild & Co 2007 – 2010, now Managing Director and Senior Partner at BCG

The MD on late nights, memorable lunches, and what he misses most from his days at Rothschild & Co

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Clara Fain, Rothschild & Co 2009–2010

How I started as an Analyst, and eventually became CFO at Via, the company which owns the Citymapper app.

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Alina Addison, Rothschild & Co 2001–2016

After joining Rothschild & Co in 2001, Alina Addison used her first bonus to help build a 20‑room hotel in Transylvania overlooking Dracula’s Castle. Today, as founder of Adaptaa and author of The Audacity Spectrum, she coaches global leaders in emotional intelligence and audacious leadership.

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Under Antarctica Expedition – mission accomplished!

Explorer Matthieu Tordeur and glaciologist Dr. Heïdi Sevestre have successfully completed their scientific expedition of mapping the subsurface of Antarctica after nearly three months.

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Melanie abseils down St Thomas’ Hospital in London for the Evelina London Children’s Charity

“Don’t look down,” they said — but with the stunning views over London, it was impossible not to! Each year, brave participants descend the side of St Thomas’ Hospital in this thrilling abseil, raising vital funds for Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

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