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Annelis Lüscher Hämmerli has been appointed as the new Chairwoman of Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB), succeeding Antoinette Hunziker-Ebneter after her eleven-year tenure. Lüscher Hämmerli, a board member since 2019 and current CFO of Helvetia Group, was chosen following a multi-stage selection process. Under Hunziker-Ebneter's leadership, BEKB has established itself as a leader in sustainable financial services, boasting strong capitalization and earnings.
Annelis Lüscher Hämmerli has been proposed as the new Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB), succeeding Antoinette Hunziker-Ebneter, who will step down in May 2026 due to term limits. Lüscher Hämmerli, a member of the BEKB Board since 2019 and CFO of Helvetia Group since 2020, was selected through a multi-stage process.
Berner Kantonalbank AG (BEKB) has nominated Annelis Lüscher Hämmerli to succeed Antoinette Hunziker-Ebneter as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, with the election set for May 12, 2026. Hunziker-Ebneter will step down after twelve years, during which she significantly influenced the bank's sustainability and financial strength. Lüscher Hämmerli, a financial expert with extensive risk management experience, has been on the Board since 2019 and will leave her current role at Helvetia Group by April 2026.
Antoinette Hunziker-Ebneter will step down as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) in May 2026 after twelve years, with Annelis Lüscher Hämmerli set to succeed her. Lüscher Hämmerli, a financial expert and current board member, has extensive experience in risk management and will be proposed for election at the next Annual General Meeting.
Antoinette Hunziker-Ebneter will step down as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB) in May 2026 after twelve years, with Annelis Lüscher Hämmerli set to succeed her. Lüscher Hämmerli, a financial expert and current board member, has extensive experience in risk management and will be proposed for election at the next Annual General Meeting. Her departure from Helvetia Group is planned by April 2026 to focus on her new role at BEKB, ensuring continuity in the bank's leadership.
Antoinette Hunziker-Ebneter will step down as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Berner Kantonalbank in May 2026 after 12 years, with Annelis Lüscher Hämmerli proposed as her successor. Lüscher Hämmerli, a board member since 2019 and Chief Risk Officer at Swiss Life Asset Managers, will leave Helvetia Group by April 2026 to focus on her new role. In other leadership changes, Alain Grand has been appointed Head of Pensions at Tellco, Anja Combrink-Birkholz is the new Head of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at Perpetual, and Daniel Schmutz joins the Board of Directors at AXA Switzerland.
In a series of significant mergers and acquisitions, Swiss companies have reshaped their industries, including UBS's takeover of Credit Suisse in 2023 and the planned merger of Helvetia and Baloise in 2025, which will create the second-largest insurance group in Switzerland. Other notable deals include Holcim's merger with Lafarge in 2016 and ChemChina's acquisition of Syngenta in 2017, highlighting Switzerland's pivotal role in global business dynamics.
Christine Schulze has been elected to the Board of Directors of Zurich Cantonal Bank (ZKB) by the Zurich Cantonal Council, effective January 1, 2025. She will succeed Henrich Kisker, who is stepping down due to age limits after serving since 2015. Schulze, a specialist in sustainability with over 30 years in the financial sector, currently leads sustainability efforts at the Swiss Insurance Association.
Kristine Schulze has been elected to the Bank Council of Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) by the Zurich Cantonal Council, replacing Henrich Kisker, who stepped down due to age-related term limits. With over 30 years of experience in the financial sector, including roles at Credit Suisse and Coop Bank, Schulze brings expertise in sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Her election fills the SP's third seat on the council for the term from 2024 to 2027.
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