Alfonso Gómez, new CEO of HSBC Swiss Private Bank and Country Head of HSBC Switzerland

HSBC announced today the appointment of Alfonso Gómez as the new CEO of HSBC Swiss Private Bank —HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA— and Country Head of HSBC Switzerland, effective from April 27, 2026.

Gómez succeeds Daniel Calado, who held the position on an interim basis. After the handover, Calado will resume his position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of HSBC Private Bank Switzerland and EMEA, in addition to continuing as a member of the executive committee.

Career of Alfonso Gómez

With three decades of experience in Swiss and international wealth management, Alfonso Gómez joins HSBC after more than twelve years as CEO of BBVA Switzerland, having developed his career in New York, London, Madrid, and Zurich. He will reside in Geneva and report directly to Ida Liu, CEO of HSBC Private Bank.

We are delighted to welcome Alfonso, whose extensive experience in Switzerland, strong track record of leadership and commitment to excellence in customer service ideally position him to lead our Swiss Private Bank, an integral and strategically important part of our global franchise.

Ida Liu, CEO of HSBC Private Bank

Under Alfonso's expert leadership, our Swiss Private Bank will continue to leverage HSBC's global and diversified business model for the benefit of our clients, addressing the private banking needs of entrepreneurs and businessmen in some of the world's fastest growing markets. We take this opportunity to warmly thank Daniel for his excellent leadership and valuable contributions, which he will continue to develop as a key member of our executive committee.

Yannick Hausmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of HSBC Swiss Private Bank