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Sergio Ermotti

Group Chief Executive Officer, UBS · Switzerland

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Sergio Ermotti is the Group Chief Executive Officer of UBS. Ermotti is based in Switzerland. Earlier roles include positions at UBS. Ermotti was born in 1960 in Lugano and educated at University of Oxford.

Swiss banking executive born in 1960 who has served as UBS Group CEO since April 2023, previously holding the role from 2011 to 2020. Before returning to UBS, he was Chairman of Swiss Re until 2023 and held senior positions at UniCredit Group and Merrill Lynch.

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Recent coverage has focused on Sergio Ermotti's leadership of UBS during a period of strategic transitions, including the ongoing resolution of the Credit Suisse integration and his views on market conditions. Headlines reflect Ermotti's perspective on macroeconomic risks such as persistent volatility and the AI sector pullback, as well as discussions regarding his tenure, with reports indicating he may remain as CEO through at least 2027 while considering potential US acquisition opportunities for growth.

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Born
May 11, 1960 · Lugano
Citizenship
Switzerland
Education
University of Oxford

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Sergio Ermotti: FAQ

Who is Sergio Ermotti?
Sergio Ermotti is the Group Chief Executive Officer of UBS, based in Switzerland.
Where did Sergio Ermotti work previously?
Earlier roles include UBS (CEO, until 2023).
Where was Sergio Ermotti educated?
Sergio Ermotti studied at University of Oxford.