The article details Lucien Berlinger’s surprising departure from Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) to Urner Kantonalbank (UKB), signaling internal strife under CEO Urs Baumann. Baumann’s leadership has unsettled long-standing executives, with promotions favoring former UBS and Credit Suisse managers like Susanne Thellung and Florence Schnydrig-Moser. Berlinger’s exit—despite a secure position—reflects discontent with Baumann’s restructuring, which sidelines veteran male bankers in favor of women from major banks. The piece underscores broader turbulence in Swiss banking leadership and cultural clashes between traditional and modern banking elites.
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ZKB is transforming under the leadership of Susanne Thellung and Florence Schnydrig Moser, with a focus on promoting women in key roles. This shift has left Daniel Previdoli, once seen as a powerful figure, sidelined and overseeing a diminished department. The changes signal a new era for the bank, as traditional leadership gives way to a younger, more dynamic team.
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ZKB is undergoing significant changes in its Executive Board as two members, Stephanino Isele and Remo Schmidli, announce their departures. Isele will leave in June 2026 as part of succession planning, while Schmidli’s sudden exit is effective at the end of March. Florence Schnydrig Moser has been promoted to Deputy Chairwoman and will succeed Isele.
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