Zurich, Switzerland, October 6, 2014 - Falcon Private Bank appoints Erich Pfister as new Global Head Private Banking, effective January 1, 2015.
With over 20 years of private banking experience, Erich Pfister is a senior professional with a proven international track record. He joins Falcon Private Bank after a long-standing career at Credit Suisse and Clariden Leu where he held various management positions, including Head Middle East & Asia and Head Emerging Markets. In his last position at Credit Suisse, Erich Pfister was Head Market Area UK & International. Mr. Pfister holds a PhD in Law from the University of Zurich.
Erich Pfister will report to Eduardo Leemann, Chief Executive Officer, and be a Member of the Bank's Executive Board. Eduardo Leemann, CEO of Falcon Private Bank said: "This appointment completes our Executive Management Team and ensures we are well placed to achieve our ambition of becoming the leading Swiss private bank with emerging markets access and expertise. The nomination of Erich Pfister, with his broad experience in our target markets, reflects our commitment to further drive our growth in the Middle East as well as in Eastern Europe and Asia. We are delighted to welcoming him to our team."
The Executive Board of Falcon Private Bank will consist of Eduardo Leemann (CEO), Tobias Unger (Deputy CEO / COO), Erich Pfister (Global Head Private Banking) and Urs Zgraggen (CFO) as of 1 January 2015.
Falcon Private Bank Ltd. is an experienced Swiss private bank specialized in asset management for high net worth private clients and families. Its clients all over the world enjoy the benefits of nearly 50 years of experience in Swiss private banking and the financial strength and solidity of its owner aabar Investments PJS. Falcon Private Bank is based in Zurich, Switzerland with branches and representative offices in Geneva, London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Singapore. www.falconprivatebank.com
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Falcon Private Bank Ltd.
Gianmarco Timpanaro
Head of Communications
Phone: +41 44 227 57 47
Gianmarco.Timpanaro@falconpb.com
www.falconprivatebank.com
