Our Founding

The Julius Baer Foundation-Germany was established by Bank Julius Baer Germany, in Frankfurt in 2019. The ambition behind is to send a powerful message, as a private bank, for social responsibility and philanthropic engagement in Germany. As the second grant-making entity of the Julius Baer Group, the Foundation-Germany draws upon the expertise of the Julius Baer Foundation, established in 1965 in Zürich.

The Julius Baer Foundation-Germany focuses on three core areas: supporting vocational training, reducing inequalities of wealth and opportunity, and developing sustainable alternatives to plastics.

Since its inception, the Foundation has supported a project in Hamburg in the area of vocational training.

In addition to supporting projects in the three core areas, the Foundation has committed to sharing its managerial expertise with other charitable organisations and advising Bank clients as a trusted companion on their personal philanthropic journeys.

Our Values

We believe in living our values.  We consider them to be a steadfast guide to our actions.  We therefore commit ourselves to ensuring that our values and actions stand in harmony with one another.  We judge our business, our conduct, and our decisions accordingly.

Courage
We recognise the potential of visionary partner organisations and have the courage to support them.

Motivation
We take a motivational approach, striving to engage with our partner organisations and stakeholders as equals. 

Sharing
We believe in the power of sharing, with regard to our knowledge, our expertise, and our networks.

Board

Heiko Schlag (President)
Chairman of the Board, Bank Julius Baer Germany, AG

Roger Stoop
Head Germany and Austria International, Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.

Irene K. Müller
Branch Head, Strategic Clients, Bank Julius Baer Germany, AG

Advisory committee

Dr. Patrick Prinz
Head Germany and Austria, Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.

Christian E. Dubler
Chairman of the Advisory Board, Bank Julius Baer Germany, AG

Silke Mies
Head Wealth Planning Europe, Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd.

Beate Schermann
Wealth Planning Germany, Bank Julius Baer Germany, AG

Sven Nykamp
Branch Head Hamburg, Bank Julius Baer Germany, AG

Foundation management

Regina Richter 
CEO Julius Baer Foundation-Germany