Julius Baer Appoints Stefan Bollinger as Chief Executive Officer
23 JUL, 2024
By Jose Luis Palmer from RankiaPro Europe
Julius Baer has announced the appointment of Stefan Bollinger as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective no later than February 1, 2025. Bollinger, currently a Partner at Goldman Sachs, will succeed Nic Dreckmann, the acting CEO.
Comprehensive Leadership Background
Stefan Bollinger brings extensive experience in financial markets to Julius Baer. Currently serving as Co-Head of Private Wealth Management for Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Goldman Sachs, Bollinger has played a crucial role in doubling the assets under management in this region over the past five years. His career spans three decades, with roles in trading, structuring, sales, treasury, and wealth management across global financial hubs including Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, New York, and Zurich.
We are looking forward to welcoming Stefan Bollinger to Julius Baer. He has an excellent track record in global banking and wealth management. He was instrumental in expanding the presence of Goldman Sachs in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Stefan led and built outstanding businesses, most of them at the intersection of wealth management and capital markets.
Romeo Lacher, Chairman of Julius Baer
Vision for Future Growth
As Bollinger steps into his new role, he emphasizes a focus on client-centric growth and excellence in risk management.
I am excited to be joining Julius Baer and honoured by the opportunity to lead this storied institution. I look forward to working closely with the Board, the management team, and all the people of Julius Baer to capitalise on its unique strengths and to shape the next chapter of client centricity, excellence in risk management, and sustainable growth.
Stefan Bollinger
Romeo Lacher also expressed gratitude towards Nic Dreckmann for his leadership as interim CEO: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Nic Dreckmann for acting as CEO ad interim at a decisive moment. Nic and his team have done an outstanding job in leading Julius Baer in a challenging time with great focus on our clients and on delivering solid results.”
Bollinger's extensive resume includes various leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, where he has been a Partner for 14 years, and earlier positions at J.P. Morgan and Zürcher Kantonalbank. His external roles include Chair of the Board of Trustees at the London School of Architecture and trustee positions at AllChild and the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Bollinger holds a CFA Charter, a certification as an EFFAS Financial Analyst, and graduated with distinction from Winterthur Business School.
