In this new role, Christoph will have responsibility for developing Coutts’ Swiss onshore business, working closely with existing teams across Switzerland to grow the asset base for this important client segment.
Commenting on the appointment, Daniel Furtwängler said: "Christoph’s joining Coutts represents an important milestone in the expansion of our Swiss onshore platform. He brings a broad and deep understanding of the Swiss market, having spent much of his career working in the country. We look forward to drawing on his rich experience for the benefit of our clients."
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Alex Classen, CEO Coutts International, added: "The Swiss onshore business is a growth area for our organisation. Switzerland remains an important wealth management centre, despite current regulatory and political developments. We look forward to welcoming Christoph to Coutts and, under his leadership, expanding our onshore platform in the country."
Christoph joins Coutts from Merrill Lynch where he worked for 10 years, most recently as Zurich Branch Manager, responsible for the Swiss Onshore and EMEA Private Banking businesses. Prior to Merrill Lynch, Christoph worked for the multinational insurance group, Winterthur, for eleven years. He holds a Masters degree in Law from the University of Zurich and is fluent in German, French, English and Italian.
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