Daniela Diethelm

Daniela Diethelm is the Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of Vontobel Swiss Financial Advisers AG.

Previously, she was the Head Wealth Management for Germany, UK and Nordics, as well as a member of the Wealth Management Executive Committee at Bank Vontobel AG. With over 35 years of experience in the financial industry, Daniela has a proven track record in leadership and client coverage as a senior representative with P&L responsibility. She has successfully delivered strategic projects and initiatives, and is the founder of the Vontobel Young Investors Summit and the Vontobel Mentoring Program. Daniela possesses a strong analytical, strategic, and entrepreneurial mindset, all underpinned by high ethical standards.

Prior to joining Vontobel in 2019, Daniela held various leadership positions at UBS for nearly three decades. As Managing Director, she was Head of Business Development for Wealth Management EMEA, focusing on expanding market opportunities, developing client relations, and driving business growth in one of the bank’s most competitive regions.

Daniela holds an Executive Master’s degree in Banking from the University of Lucerne and she further enhanced her leadership skills through the IMD Leadership Program in Lausanne.