DC Advisory hires Christian Schmid, bringing investor and adviser experience to Infrastructure clients across DACH
07 September 2026, London: DC Advisory, an international investment bank committed to making a difference, today announces the appointment of Christian Schmid as Managing Director within its Global Infrastructure team. Christian will focus on the DACH region, advising our clients and infrastructure investors across energy transition, utilities, digital infrastructure, transport and the infra core plus sector.
DC Advisory's Global Infrastructure team has grown to more than 85 professionals across Europe and North America, establishing itself as one of the sector's leading international advisory businesses. The team advises sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, infrastructure funds and strategic clients, helping connect capital with opportunities across an increasingly global and diversified infrastructure market.
Christian joins with more than 20 years of experience across infrastructure advisory and investing. Most recently at Centrus Advisors, he advised on DACH deal origination, execution and German sponsor coverage. Previously, he was Co-Head of Infrastructure at Slate Asset Management, where he worked on investments across EV charging, renewable energy and energy transition businesses. Prior to this, he led utilities origination at QIC Global Infrastructure and spent more than a decade at RBC Capital Markets advising leading infrastructure investors, pension funds and corporates across Europe and North America.
Neale Marvin and Phillip Hyman, Co-Heads of Global Infrastructure, DC Advisory, said: "Christian brings a combination of infrastructure advisory and investing experience that is difficult to find in the market. His track record, relationships and perspective will make a difference to clients, while further enhancing our capabilities across the DACH region, one of the most important infrastructure markets in Europe."
Christian Schmid, Managing Director, DC Advisory, added: "DC Advisory has built a market-leading infrastructure franchise with a brilliant reputation across the sector, making this a particularly exciting opportunity. I'm looking forward to joining the team and supporting clients across a broad range of infrastructure and energy transition situations."
Supported by shareholder Daiwa Securities Group Inc., DC Advisory continues to invest in talent and cross-border capabilities to help make a difference to clients.
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