Banking and Finance Institutions

BPS (SUISSE) announces new Board of Directors structure: strategic continuity and growth prospects

April 02, 2026

Curated by Editorial Team

After joining the BPER Banca group, the bank strengthens its governance and positioning between Switzerland and the Principality of Monaco.

A passing of the baton in the name of continuity and solidity: BPS (SUISSE) announces a change in the own Board of Directors, while confirming the strategic line that has accompanied the institute for over thirty years of activity.

The operation is part of a broader transformation phase, started with the entry into the group in July 2025 BPER Banca, now one of the main players in the Italian banking system. This move, it appears, does not alter the bank's operational identity, but rather broadens its scope of development, especially in markets it already serves.

A renewed governance

The new Board of Directors presents itself with a composition that combines international experience and local roots. The President is Gianni Franco Pope, current CEO of the parent company, supported by the vice-president Brunello Perucchi.

The governing body is completed by the lawyer Maria Galliani, also acting as secretary, the lawyer Daniel Zuberbühler e Mario Erba as members.

A team that reflects a balance of legal, managerial, and financial expertise, in line with the needs of an institution operating in complex regulatory environments such as those of Switzerland and Monaco.

Over thirty years of presence in the area

Throughout its history, BPS (SUISSE) It has built a position based on stability and customer relationships. The bank has developed its business while maintaining a constant presence in Switzerland and the Principality of Monaco, two highly competitive markets with a strong specialization in financial services.

Joining the group BPER Banca In this context, it represents a strengthening factor, not only in terms of capital and operational capacity, but also in terms of the synergies that may emerge between the group's various entities.

Strategic continuity and new opportunities

According to the announcement, the development strategy in existing markets will be maintained and further strengthened. This statement aims to reassure customers and stakeholders, underscoring that the change in governance will not lead to any disruption in operational lines.

On the contrary, the stated goal is to further enhance the bank's presence, leveraging the skills it has developed over time and the opportunities offered by integration into a larger group.

In this sense, the new Board of Directors structure is designed to support a phase of gradual growth, aiming to consolidate existing foundations without sacrificing new development prospects.

BPS (SUISSE) between local roots and an international vision

Strengthening governance and belonging to a structured banking group outline for BPS (SUISSE) A path that balances continuity and openness. On the one hand, the desire to maintain strong ties with the local communities; on the other, the ability to engage in broader dynamics, benefiting from economies of scale and greater investment capacity.

A balance that, in the contemporary banking sector, represents one of the main challenges, but also a decisive lever for addressing constantly evolving scenarios.