03/10/2023
After a professional and rigorous selection process with strong internal and external candidates, we are pleased to share that Christel Rendu de Lint and Georg Schubiger have been appointed as the new Co-CEOs of Vontobel, effective January 1, 2024. In addition to performing their duties as Co-CEOs, Christel Rendu de Lint and Georg Schubiger will continue to serve as Head Investments and Head Wealth Management, respectively.
“In appointing Georg Schubiger and Dr. Christel Rendu de Lint, we have decided on a leadership structure that is fully in line with the profile that formed the basis for the succession process involving both internal and external candidates. Georg Schubiger and Dr. Christel Rendu de Lint are both committed to our focused strategy as a globally active investment firm with strong Swiss roots and to our Lighthouse Ambition 2030.“ stated Andreas Utermann, Chair of the Board of Directors of Vontobel.
As announced earlier this year, after 22 years at Vontobel, Zeno Staub will leave to become more actively involved in Swiss civil society. In order to ensure a smooth transition, he will be available to support the Co-CEOs until the General Meeting of Shareholders in April 2024.
Marko Röder, Head Asset Management, will also take on a new role in 2024.
Congratulations to our new Co-CEOs and thank you to Zeno Staub and Marko Röder for their exceptional contributions.
Read more via our press release: https://bit.ly/48wHqqV
Georg Schubiger, Head Wealth Management, and Christel Rendu de Lint, PhD, Head Investments, are to lead Vontobel as Co‑CEOs, effective January 1, 2024.