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Technology Banker Returns to UBS

By Rajiv Menon
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Swiss bank UBS enticed a key technology banker back, after a six-month stint at Wells Fargo.

UBS is hiring Paul McEwen as its head of technology services. McEwen had previously overseen the Swiss bank’s cloud services before leaving six months ago for Wells Fargo, which hired him as head of the infrastructure.

He will be back at UBS next month, the newswire reported, and report to Mike Dargan, who was recently elevated into UBS’ top management.

Dargan now oversees technology as well as UBS’s group corporate services. CEO Ralph Hamers has called the new job crucial in differentiating UBS.

Questions & Answers

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What role will Paul McEwen take on upon his return to UBS?

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Paul McEwen is being hired as UBS's head of technology services. This new position will see him overseeing a crucial area for the Swiss bank, reporting directly to Mike Dargan.

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Who will Paul McEwen report to at UBS, and what is that person's new remit?

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Paul McEwen will report to Mike Dargan, who was recently promoted into UBS's top management. Dargan now has oversight of both technology and the group corporate services across UBS.

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How long was Paul McEwen employed at Wells Fargo before rejoining UBS?

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Paul McEwen spent six months at Wells Fargo as their head of infrastructure before UBS successfully enticed him back. He will be returning to UBS next month.

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