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We change the way you do Bank
Swissuniontrust helps you spend, send, and save smarter. Welcome to your new favourite way to do all things money.
7 0 + Million
personal customers, globally
5 0 0 K +
business customers, globally
3 6
countries and regions supported
What you need to know about us
ur global mission is for every person and business to do all things money — spending, saving, investing, borrowing, managing, and more — in just a few taps.
Why we come to work every day
Wealth is more than numbers. It’s legacy, security, and freedom.
For generations, families and individuals have navigated the complexities of preserving what they’ve built. Whether it’s structuring assets across jurisdictions, planning for generations to come, or simply finding clarity in a world of financial noise — we’ve seen how overwhelming and high-stakes wealth management can become.
That’s why we’re here.
SwissUnionTrust exists to provide certainty in an uncertain world. We remove the friction between you and your legacy — so your wealth becomes not just something you protect, but something that works for you, your family, and the causes you care about.
Because your life’s work deserves more than just management. It deserves stewardship.
Why we come to work every day
The Group Board of Directors is responsible for setting the overall strategic direction and upholding the institutional culture of SwissUnionTrust AG (SwissUnionTrust), and for overseeing the Executive Management in its day-to-day conduct of the business.
The Board is also responsible for ensuring the Group maintains robust governance frameworks, as well as policies and practices appropriate to the scale, complexity, and international scope of SwissUnionTrust’s private banking and wealth management activities.
In keeping with Swiss banking tradition and regulatory standards, the Board exercises its duties with the utmost care, confidentiality, and commitment to the long-term preservation of client assets and institutional stability.
Meet our board of directors
Get to know our global leadership team, who guide SwissUnionTrust with decades of collective experience across private banking, wealth management, and international finance — and how we apply the principles of the Swiss Code of Obligations and the Swiss Corporate Governance Guidelines within our governance framework.
Chairman of the Board
Dr. Hans-Peter von Crans
Dr. Hans-Peter von Crans joined SwissUnionTrust as Chairman in 2018, bringing more than four decades of experience in Swiss and international private banking. He began his career at Pictet & Cie in Geneva, where he spent 18 years rising to Managing Partner, before being appointed Chief Executive Officer of Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie in 2002, a role he held for 12 years. During his tenure, he oversaw the firm’s expansion into Asian and Middle Eastern markets and guided its strategic evolution toward integrated wealth and asset management.
From 2014 to 2018, Dr. von Crans served as Vice Chairman of the Board of UBS Switzerland AG, where he focused on strengthening governance frameworks and client advisory standards. He has also held numerous industry leadership positions, including President of the Swiss Bankers Association from 2010 to 2014, where he represented the interests of Swiss financial institutions domestically and internationally.
Dr. von Crans holds a Doctorate in Law from the University of Zurich and an MBA from INSEAD. He is a qualified attorney-at-law and completed executive education at Harvard Business School. He serves on the Foundation Board of the Geneva Philharmonic Orchestra and is a Trustee of the Swiss Institute for International Economics. An avid sailor and classical music patron, he resides in Zurich with his family.
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Elisabeth Keller-Wyss
Dr. Elisabeth Keller-Wyss was appointed Chief Executive Officer of SwissUnionTrust in 2021, having previously served as Head of Wealth Management Switzerland at UBS AG. In that role, she led a team of over 800 relationship managers and advisors, overseeing CHF 150 billion in client assets and driving the integration of digital advisory tools into traditional private banking service models.
Before joining UBS in 2015, Dr. Keller-Wyss spent 14 years at Credit Suisse in various senior roles, including Head of International Wealth Management for Europe and Middle East, and Managing Director for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients. Earlier in her career, she practiced corporate law at Homburger AG in Zurich, specialising in mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance for financial institutions.
Dr. Keller-Wyss holds a PhD in Law from the University of Basel and an LL.M. from Columbia Law School in New York, where she was a Fulbright Scholar. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for Swiss Women in Finance and serves on the Advisory Council of the University of St. Gallen’s Institute for Wealth and Asset Management. She is a published author on topics of succession planning and women in leadership. Outside of banking, she is a passionate alpinist and has summited the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
Chief Financial Officer
Thomas Brunner-Sulzer
Thomas Brunner-Sulzer joined SwissUnionTrust as Chief Financial Officer in 2020, bringing over 25 years of financial leadership across Swiss banking and industry. He previously served as Senior Vice President for Group Finance at Credit Suisse, where he was responsible for financial planning, regulatory reporting, and balance sheet optimisation for the bank’s Swiss operations. Before that, he spent 12 years at KPMG Switzerland, ultimately as Partner and Head of Financial Services Audit, leading engagements for some of Switzerland’s largest private banks.
Mr. Brunner-Sulzer began his career at Nestlé SA in Vevey, working in corporate treasury and international cash management. His experience spans financial control, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations. He has advised on numerous cross-border transactions and bank integrations.
He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and is a Swiss Certified Public Accountant. He serves on the Finance Committee of the Swiss Red Cross and is a board member of the Zurich Opera Foundation. He lives in Zug with his wife and three children, and in his spare time enjoys classical piano and cycling.
Chair of the Risk & Compliance Committee
John D. Thornton
John D. Thornton joined the SwissUnionTrust Board as Chair of the Risk & Compliance Committee in 2020. He brings over 35 years of international banking experience, including 22 years at J.P. Morgan, where he served as Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Institutions for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. In this role, he was responsible for the bank’s relationships with central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and major financial institutions across the region.
Following his tenure at J.P. Morgan, Mr. Thornton served as Chief Risk Officer for EFG International in Zurich from 2012 to 2018, where he led the integration of risk frameworks following multiple acquisitions and guided the bank through a period of significant regulatory change. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at Citibank in London and New York, specialising in credit risk and emerging markets.
Mr. Thornton holds a BA in Economics from Williams College and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the American International School of Zurich and is a member of the Advisory Council for the Columbia Business School European Leadership Board. He is a dual US-Swiss citizen and resides in Zollikon with his wife. An enthusiastic golfer and fly fisherman, he also serves on the finance committee of his local church.
Mr. Brunner-Sulzer began his career at Nestlé SA in Vevey, working in corporate treasury and international cash management. His experience spans financial control, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations. He has advised on numerous cross-border transactions and bank integrations.
He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and is a Swiss Certified Public Accountant. He serves on the Finance Committee of the Swiss Red Cross and is a board member of the Zurich Opera Foundation. He lives in Zug with his wife and three children, and in his spare time enjoys classical piano and cycling.
Chief Investment Officer
Dr. Markus J. Hofer
Dr. Markus J. Hofer joined SwissUnionTrust as Chief Investment Officer in 2019, bringing over three decades of global investment experience. He previously served as Head of Multi-Asset Portfolio Management for Edmond de Rothschild Group in Geneva, where he oversaw investment strategy for the firm’s private clients and foundations. Before that, he was Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Pictet Asset Management, responsible for global balanced mandates and alternative investments.
Dr. Hofer began his career as an economist at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel, researching monetary policy and capital flows. He later moved into investment management at Swiss Re, where he managed the company’s proprietary fixed income portfolio. His expertise spans traditional asset classes, private markets, sustainable investing, and wealth structuring.
He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Lausanne and an MA in International Relations from the Graduate Institute, Geneva. He is a CFA charterholder and serves on the Investment Committee of the Swiss National Science Foundation. Dr. Hofer is the author of numerous articles on asset allocation and has taught portfolio management as a visiting lecturer at the University of Geneva. He is married with three children and is an enthusiastic beekeeper and winemaker in his spare time.
Following his tenure at J.P. Morgan, Mr. Thornton served as Chief Risk Officer for EFG International in Zurich from 2012 to 2018, where he led the integration of risk frameworks following multiple acquisitions and guided the bank through a period of significant regulatory change. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at Citibank in London and New York, specialising in credit risk and emerging markets.
Mr. Thornton holds a BA in Economics from Williams College and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the American International School of Zurich and is a member of the Advisory Council for the Columbia Business School European Leadership Board. He is a dual US-Swiss citizen and resides in Zollikon with his wife. An enthusiastic golfer and fly fisherman, he also serves on the finance committee of his local church.
Mr. Brunner-Sulzer began his career at Nestlé SA in Vevey, working in corporate treasury and international cash management. His experience spans financial control, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations. He has advised on numerous cross-border transactions and bank integrations.
He holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and is a Swiss Certified Public Accountant. He serves on the Finance Committee of the Swiss Red Cross and is a board member of the Zurich Opera Foundation. He lives in Zug with his wife and three children, and in his spare time enjoys classical piano and cycling.
Global Governance
SwissUnionTrust operates in full accordance with all applicable corporate governance, legal, and regulatory requirements under Swiss law. As a FINMA-regulated institution, we adhere to the Swiss Code of Obligations and the Swiss Corporate Governance Guidelines, which form the foundation of our governance framework. We apply these principles not merely as obligations, but as the bedrock of our commitment to client trust and institutional integrity.
