A prominent figure in the Swiss banking sector becomes a partner of the Geneva-based banking group.

Lombard Odier has appointed Alexandre Zeller to join its partnership, taking effect from the start of March. 

A member of Credit Suisse’s board and chairman of Credit Suisse (Schweiz) since 2016, Zeller has been a prominent figure in the banking industry. Before joining Credit Suisse, Zeller was chairman of the SIX Group from 2013 to 2016 and was, from 2008 until 2012, CEO of HSBC Private Bank for Switzerland, Europe and the Middle East, based in Geneva. He was previously CEO of the Banque Cantonale Vaudoise in Lausanne from 2002 to 2008, following a career at Credit Suisse, where he was CEO of  Private Banking Switzerland.

The appointment puts Zeller alongside Patrick Odier (senior managing partner), Christophe Hentsch, Hubert Keller, Frédéric Rochat, Denis Pittet and Annika Falkengren.

At his new firm, Zeller will “assume the functional responsibility for the technology and operations unit at group level”. He will be based in Geneva.

“His [Zeller’s] strategic vision, operational expertise and unparalleled network will be an additional asset to strengthen our client service offering and to pursue our growth both in Switzerland and abroad,” Patrick Odier, senior managing partner, said.

Zeller has been involved with Lombard Odier before - highlighting the close links of many executives with other banks. He was a member of the board of directors of the Bank Lombard Odier in Switzerland from 2014 to 2016.