Skip to content
RetailNews Asia
Finance

UBS Unveils New Managing Directors: A 11% Drop from Last Year Reveals Strategic Shift

By Mei Ling Tan
1 min read
UBS Unveils New Managing Directors: A 11% Drop from Last Year Reveals Strategic Shift
UBS Unveils New Managing Directors: A 11% Drop from Last Year Reveals Strategic Shift

UBS, the banking behemoth based in Zurich, has unveiled its new cohort of managing directors. With a total of 155 appointments, this year’s list is smaller than the preceding year’s, representing an 11% drop from the 174 managing directors appointed last year.

The geographic distribution of the new managing directors reveals a global spread. Switzerland had the highest number, with 43 individuals, closely followed by the Asia Pacific region, which had 40. Europe, the Middle East, and Africa had a combined total of 36, as did the Americas. In a noteworthy mention, 92 financial advisors in the Americas have been elevated to the position of managing director within the wealth management division.

In a statement from the bank, it was noted that the new managing directors embody the robust culture of the institution, as well as uphold the three key tenets of success. The bank emphasized the pivotal role these directors will play in strengthening the firm. The efforts will focus on consolidating the bank’s industry-leading position and delivering superior value for its clients.

Questions & Answers

How many new managing directors have been appointed by UBS this year?
UBS has announced the appointment of 155 new managing directors.

How does this year’s number of new managing directors compare to last year?
This year has seen an 11% decrease in the number of managing directors compared to the previous year, which had 174 appointments.

Which regions have the most significant number of new managing directors?
Switzerland leads with 43 appointments, followed by Asia Pacific with 40, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, each with 36.

Weekly Briefing

Asia's retail intelligence, in your inbox

We respect your inbox as much as we value your time. That's why we only send carefully curated weekly updates, packed with the most relevant news, trends, and insights from the retail industry across Asia and beyond.

Protected by a quick human check. No spam, ever.