The Board of Directors of the Group’s principal operating company, Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., is composed of the same members in identical responsibilities as the Board of Directors of Julius Baer Group Ltd.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors, the members of the Compensation Committee and the other members of the Board of Directors are elected on an individual basis at the Annual General Meeting. Each member, whether newly-elected or re-elected, serves a one-year term. All members of the Board of Directors are non-executive members.

Board composition & skills

The breadth and variety of competencies of its members, both personally and professionally, fundamentally defines the quality of a board of directors. Julius Baer’s Board members have the ability to assess complex situations swiftly, to challenge management constructively and provide leadership within a framework of prudent and effective controls.

Our Board members bring the highest ethical standards of integrity and probity and show deep affinity with Julius Baer’s values and corporate culture. They represent a diverse and broad set of backgrounds, skills and experiences.

Core skills overview

Board member Banking Senior Executive Audit/Finance Risk Compliance/Legal
Romeo Lacher
Richard M. Campbell-Breeden
Juerg Hunziker    
Kathryn Shih
Tomas Varela  
Eunice Zehnder-Lai    
Olga Zoutendijk

Specific skills overview

Board member Wealth Management Mergers & Acquisitions Capital Market Credit IT/Technology/Operations/Fintech
Romeo Lacher  
Richard M. Campbell-Breeden      
Juerg Hunziker  
Kathryn Shih    
Tomas Varela    
Eunice Zehnder-Lai    
Olga Zoutendijk