– SWITZERLAND, Zurich – Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) today announced the appointment of Ulrich Körner as Group CEO from August 1, 2022, replacing Thomas Gottstein, who is resigning.
“I am delighted to welcome Ueli as our new Group CEO, to oversee this comprehensive strategic review at a pivotal moment for Credit Suisse. With his profound industry knowledge and impressive track record, Ueli will drive our strategic and operational transformation, building on existing strengths and accelerating growth in key business areas.” said Board Chairman, Axel Lehmann.
About Ulrich Körner
Ulrich Körner joined Credit Suisse on April 1, 2021, as CEO of Asset Management. He joined from UBS where he served as a member of the group executive board for eleven years, of which six led the Asset Management division. Before his role, he served as COO. From 2011 he additionally headed the region Europe, Middle East, and Africa for UBS. Before joining UBS, he was an executive at Credit Suisse and held various roles, including CFO and COO of Credit Suisse Financial Services and CEO of Switzerland.
Ulrich Körner commented: “I thank the Board of Directors for the trust they have placed in me as we embark on this fundamental transformation. I am looking forward to working with all colleagues across the bank and the Executive Board and devoting my full energy to execute on our transformation. This is a challenging undertaking but at the same time represents a great opportunity to position the bank for a successful future and realize its full potential. I would also like to thank Thomas wholeheartedly for his support and partnership.”
Ulrich Körner hoPh.D. a PhD in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).
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