Ex-UBS Tech Whiz Werner Schlossmacher Joins Barclays as COO for Asia Private Banking

Former UBS technology executive, Werner Schlossmacher, has taken on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Barclays Private Bank Asia. Barclays has confirmed his appointment in a recent statement. Schlossmacher will be stationed in Singapore, from where he will directly report to Leo Müller, COO of Barclays Private Bank & Wealth Management.

Schlossmacher brings along with him over three decades of experience in wealth management, spanning regions such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. His most recent tenure was at UBS, where he spearheaded significant digital transformations in wealth operations. This included reworking mobile and e-banking experiences and the incorporation of generative AI capabilities. Prior to UBS, he had a long stint at Credit Suisse where he held senior roles across digital platforms, front office applications, and APAC wealth management leadership.

Müller has expressed high hopes for Schlossmacher’s impact on the firm, recognizing his deep-rooted experience across Asia and Europe. “Werner is an exceptional operator. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to scale our business in Asia and prepare for the launch of our booking center in Singapore,” shared Müller. He believes that Schlossmacher’s proven track record in digital transformation and platform design equips him well to help deliver a more modern, intuitive and scalable operating environment for clients and advisors.