Swiss private bank Syz Bank appoints Nicolas Syz as CEO effective February 1, 2026, succeeding Yvan Gaillard. Nicolas, a member of the founding family, brings nine years of experience in various roles. His leadership approach emphasizes client and team proximity to build trust in private banking.

Philippe Turrian becomes sole head of wealth management at Syz Bank, while Eric Syz remains CEO of the broader Syz Group. Eric highlights Nicolas’s ability to lead the bank through intergenerational wealth transfer. This leadership change coincides with the bank’s 30th year in business, emphasizing a commitment to personalized wealth management.

Recent front-office hires at Syz Bank include James Morton as UK lead in Zurich, Patrick Robadey in the external asset managers unit, and Alexander Metzger as digital assets lead in Geneva. These appointments align with the bank’s focus on innovation and client-centric solutions. The announcement of a new CEO follows these strategic additions to the team.

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