Julius Baer Announces Board Leadership Transition and New Director Appointment

Julius Baer Group announced that Richard Campbell-Breeden will not seek re-election to the Board of Directors at the next Annual General Meeting and will step down from his role as Vice Chairman. He will be succeeded by Juerg Hunziker, subject to his re-election as a Board Director by shareholders. Chairman Sir Noel Quinn expressed gratitude for Campbell-Breeden's contributions over eight years, particularly his leadership since becoming Vice Chairman in February 2024, where he led the recruitment of a new CEO and Chairman and ensured a smooth transition.

Quinn stated that Hunziker's appointment as Vice Chairman brings valuable expertise, noting his 40 years of technology and financial services knowledge both internationally and in Switzerland, along with experience as a CEO building customer-focused organizations. This move ensures the Board maintains permanent senior representation within Switzerland, a critical growth market where Julius Baer is headquartered. Further details on Board and committee composition will be provided in the AGM circular to be published in March.

Additionally, Julius Baer Group announced that Urban Angehrn has agreed to join the Board as an independent non-executive Director from the 2026 AGM, subject to shareholder approval. Quinn highlighted Angehrn's over 30 years of financial services experience in Switzerland, including recent roles as CEO of FINMA and as a member of the Executive Committee and Group Chief Investment Officer of Zurich Insurance Group. Angehrn brings extensive experience in investment management, risk management, and understanding of global financial markets, regulation, and corporate governance, which is expected to strengthen the Board's oversight and Swiss market expertise.

These changes come as Julius Baer, a leading independent Swiss wealth management group, continues to focus on servicing sophisticated private clients globally. The bank, with assets under management amounting to CHF 521 billion at the end of 2025, emphasizes a client-centric approach and solid financial base. For more information, visit https://www.juliusbaer.com. The original release can be viewed at https://www.newmediawire.com.