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Background
Geneva private bank Lombard Odier is owned by its managing partners. It managed 367 billion francs in client assets at the end of June 2026, according to finews. It wants to expand in German-speaking Switzerland its business with very wealthy families.
The key points
On Tuesday 3 November 2026, Lombard Odier announced the arrival of Christina Stäger Ernst on 1 January 2027. She will head the ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) and single family offices segment in German-speaking Switzerland.
Based in Zurich, she will report to Serge Fehr, partner and head of the Swiss market. She joins from UBS, where she led the UHNW team for Central Switzerland. She also spent 14 years in its Global Family Office division. She began her career advising family offices, and also worked at McKinsey.
The bank combines investment advice, asset management, wealth planning, succession and family governance.
Key figures
- More than 25 years : Christina Stäger Ernst's experience in private banking
- 367 billion francs : client assets managed by Lombard Odier at the end of June 2026
- 2895 : group employees, in 26 locations and 19 countries
Who says what
- Serge Fehr (partner, head of the Swiss market): her experience will help strengthen the bank's presence in German-speaking Switzerland.
What's next
- Takes up the post on 1 January 2027.
