Giorgio Pradelli, chief executive of EFG International, has been elected by the Swiss Bankers Association’s board to serve as its next chairman.
He is due to take over from Marcel Rohner at Swiss Bankers Day on 17 September 2026.
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He will stay on as chief executive of EFG International while giving up other industry roles.
Pradelli has led EFG International since 2018 and has more than 35 years of work in international wealth and asset management.
Following the appointment, he is set to leave a number of outside positions.
These include the chair of the Association of Swiss Asset and Wealth Management Banks (VAV), the chair of the Swiss Bankers Association’s Private Banking Steering Committee, and his seat on the board of Fondation Genève Place Financière.
He will continue to sit on the board of the Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce.
Giorgio Pradelli commented: “I am honoured by the trust placed in me and am fully aware of the responsibility associated with this role. The Swiss financial centre plays a vital role in the economy and enjoys an international reputation for stability, trust and high-quality service. I look forward to contributing to its continued strength and competitiveness. At the same time, I remain fully committed to my role as CEO of EFG International and to executing our strategic priorities, supported by the strong management team.”
