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Thomas Ziegler to become Head of Markets and member of the Executive Board at VP Bank (Switzerland) AG

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The Board of Directors of VP Bank (Switzerland) AG has appointed Thomas Ziegler as Head of Markets, effective July 1, 2026. In this role, he will assume responsibility for the strategic development and expansion of the private banking business and will also join the Executive Board as its third member, reporting directly to Peter Vangehr, CEO of VP Bank (Switzerland) AG.

Thomas Ziegler has extensive, long-standing experience in international private banking. Most recently, he worked at UBP Union Bancaire Privée as Head Client Development and was responsible for the bank’s key clients. Other steps on his career path include leadership roles at Notenstein La Roche Privatbank and Wegelin & Co. Privatbankiers. There, his responsibilities included relationship management with a focus on high-net-worth private clients and family offices, as well as the development of investment strategies. Thomas Ziegler holds a Master’s degree in Banking & Finance from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).

Thomas Ziegler

“With Thomas Ziegler, we are gaining a proven expert in international private banking. He will strategically develop our private banking business in Switzerland and drive sustainable growth in our target markets,” says Peter Vangehr, CEO of VP Bank (Switzerland) AG.

The appointment and the planned assumption of duties as of July 1, 2026, are subject to approval by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

Peter Vangehr

With Thomas Ziegler, we are gaining a proven expert in international private banking.

Peter Vangehr CEO VP Bank (Switzerland) AG
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