Vontobel announces changes to its Board of Directors

• Dr. Zeno Staub to be nominated for election to the Board of Directors at the upcoming Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Vontobel Holding AG
• Bruno Basler decided not to stand for re-election after 20 years of dedicated service

The Board of Directors of Vontobel Holding AG proposes Dr Zeno Staub be newly elected as member of the Board of Directors at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on April 2, 2025.

Dr. Zeno Staub is deeply familiar with Vontobel’s business, having played a key role in shaping the company’s growth and strategy for more than two decades. He served as CEO of Vontobel from 2011 to 2023, having previously been a member of the Executive Committee in various leadership roles across the organization. He holds several board and advisory roles, including Designated President of the University Council at the University of St. Gallen, Board member at BÜHLER Group, and chairman at climatex and WorldReplica. He earned his PhD (Dr. oec. HSG) and degree in economics from the University of St. Gallen.

“The composition of our Board of Directors has important influence on our long-term success and is crucial in delivering on our long-term strategy. Zeno Staub’s leadership experience and strategic insight will be valuable as we continue to navigate an evolving landscape,” says Andreas E.F. Utermann, Chairman.

The Board of Directors of Vontobel Holding AG also announces today that Bruno Basler will step down from the Board after 20 years of dedicated service. “The Board of Directors sincerely thanks Bruno Basler for his 20 years of meaningful commitment to Vontobel. His contributions have helped to shape the company’s direction, and we are grateful for his leadership and counsel,” concludes Andreas E.F. Utermann.

The above changes are subject to regulatory approval.

Vontobel
A global investment house with Swiss roots, we offer investment and advisory solutions to private and institutional clients. Our head office is in Zurich and we are represented in 28 locations worldwide. The shares of Vontobel Holding AG are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and are majority-owned by the founding family. The family's close ties to the company guarantee entrepreneurial independence, and the resulting freedom is also an obligation to fulfill our responsibility to society. As of December 31, 2024, Vontobel held CHF 229 billion of assets under management. With our investment-led approach that focuses exclusively on the buy-side of financial markets, we think and act purely from the client’s perspective – as an investor for investors.

This includes keeping our finger on the pulse to provide our investors with the best solutions - something we have been committed to for over 100 years. We harness the power of technology to multiply our investment expertise across platforms and ecosystems and deliver high-quality, personalized client experiences. Because for us, successful investing starts with taking personal responsibility. This means that we want to empower our employees so that they can realize their potential, act independently and open up new perspectives. We constantly question what we have achieved, because we strive to exceed our customers' expectations.  

 

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