Julius Baer appoints Rolf Olmesdahl as Head of Core Banking Program

Julius Baer has appointed Rolf Olmesdahl as the new Head of the Core Banking Program, marking a significant personnel move for the Zurich-based bank. Olmesdahl, a seasoned IT specialist with over forty years in the financial sector, will focus on overhauling the bank’s core banking system in Switzerland and Guernsey. He previously held management roles at major institutions including UBS, CS, Raiffeisen, and Zurich Insurance, with his most recent position at Credit Suisse.

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Helvetica CEO Marc Giraudon Plans Strategic Shift and Future IPO

Marc Giraudon, the new CEO of Helvetica, is strategically repositioning the Zurich-based real estate investment manager, focusing on suburban properties for growth rather than prime central locations. Since taking over in April, he has emphasized teamwork and efficiency, selling off underperforming assets to prepare the Helvetica Swiss Living Fund for a potential IPO by 2025.

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