Basler Kantonalbank has appointed Christoph Auchli as Deputy CEO and Deputy Chairman of the Group Executive Management, effective March 1. Auchli, who has been with the bank since 2006 and served as CFO since 2018, will support newly appointed CEO Regula Berger, who takes office in September 2024. Berger praised Auchli’s extensive experience and strategic contributions to the bank’s success.
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Basler Kantonalbank appoints Michel Frei as Head of Commercial Client Sales
Basler Kantonalbank has appointed Michel Frei as the new Head of Commercial Client Sales, effective March 1, 2025. Frei, who has been with BKB since 2019 and led the Trading and Capital Markets department, will succeed Regula Berger, the future CEO. His extensive experience in trading, capital markets, and client advisory is expected to enhance BKB’s commercial business.
read moreRegula Berger to Relocate to Basel as New CEO of Basler Kantonalbank
Regula Berger will relocate to Basel as the new Group CEO of Basler Kantonalbank, having previously resided in Zurich. Despite no legal requirement for the CEO to live in the canton, the tradition emphasizes tax residency, as seen with her predecessor Urs Baumann’s move for similar reasons.
read moreRegula Berger Appointed CEO of Basler Kantonalbank Following Basil Heeb’s Departure
Regula Berger has been appointed CEO of Basler Kantonalbank, succeeding Basil Heeb, who is stepping down at 60. Previously Head of Commercial Client Sales and Deputy CEO, Berger joined BKB in 2018 after a decade at Zürcher Kantonalbank and has a background in law and compliance. Chairman Adrian Bult praised her extensive expertise and leadership skills.
read moreRegula Berger Takes Charge Amid Controversy Over Benko Loan at BKB
Regula Berger has been appointed as the new CEO of Basler KB, transitioning from her role as General Counsel. Her rise follows a significant involvement in the controversial loan to René Benko for his Globus project, which has faced financial difficulties. Berger’s unique background and rapid ascent highlight a strategic plan by the bank to develop her leadership capabilities.
read moreVice President Andreas Ruesch Leaves Basler Kantonalbank Immediately
Andreas Ruesch, the deputy head of Basler Kantonalbank (BKB), has abruptly left the company to continue his career outside the bank. In the interim, the private customer business will be led by René Bürgisser, while Regula Berger, who has been with BKB since 2018 and in charge of commercial business since 2021, will become the new deputy head. The bank is now seeking a permanent replacement for Ruesch.
read moreBasler Kantonalbank Appoints Regula Berger as Deputy CEO and Deputy Chairwoman
Regula Berger has been appointed as the new deputy CEO of Basler Kantonalbank, replacing Andreas Ruesch. Berger, who was previously head of commercial client sales, will also become the deputy chairwoman of the executive board. Ruesch will be leaving the BKB Group, where he held the positions of deputy CEO and deputy chairman of the executive board. Rene Buergisser will temporarily take over as the head of sales private clients, while the search for a permanent successor is underway.
read moreAndreas Ruesch Leaves BKB, Regula Berger Steps Up as Deputy CEO
Andreas Ruesch, Head of Private Customer Sales at Basler Kantonalbank (BKB), is leaving the bank immediately. Regula Berger, Head of Commercial Customer Sales, is stepping in as Deputy CEO and Deputy Chair of the Executive Board. Ruesch will continue his career outside the group, and the search for his successor has begun.
read moreAndreas Ruesch Leaves Basler Kantonalbank, Interim Successor Appointed
Andreas Ruesch, Head of Private Customer Sales at Basler Kantonalbank, has immediately left the bank. Regula Berger is taking over as Deputy CEO and Deputy Chair of the Group Management. Ruesch will continue his career outside the group, according to the bank, and the search for his successor has begun. In the meantime, the Private Customer Sales department will be led by René Bürgisser. The final decision on the successor will be made in the coming months, leaving the position in the bank’s management and group management vacant until then.
read moreAndreas Ruesch Leaves Basler Kantonalbank, Sparks Speculation on Future Role
Andreas Ruesch, Head of Private Customer Sales and Deputy CEO at Basler Kantonalbank (BKB), has left the company effective immediately. His position will be temporarily filled by René Bürgisser, Head of Sales Control, while Regula Berger, Head of Commercial Customer Sales, has been appointed as Deputy CEO. Ruesch’s future role remains undisclosed, but he is speculated to potentially become the CEO of Postfinance.
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