"He has a great distance, a completely different temper," she told the
Financial Times in an earlier interview. “I admire it because I can’t. I have to be totally hands-on."
Born in July 1963, de Rothschild, was described as a "visionary entrepreneur", who was passionate about finance, speed, sailing and automobiles, according to the company statement.
Cynthia Tobiano, deputy chief executive of the company, said Edmond de Rothschild’s business would not be affected by the chairman's sudden death.
"Obviously they discussed and took long-term decisions at the family holding level with him, but at the bank level Ariane is chairing the board, and with the executive committee designing and executing the strategy," the