The Board of Directors of BPS (SUISSE) has approved a comprehensive package of career advancements effective March 1. The promotions at BPS (SUISSE) span various hierarchical levels and affect both the Lugano headquarters and numerous branches in Italian-speaking, French-speaking, and German-speaking Switzerland.

The decision, made at the suggestion of the General Management, is part of the company's annual process of enhancing internal skills and strengthening key responsibilities in strategic areas: private banking, credit management, organization and ICT, trading floor, and digital channels.

New directors between French-speaking Switzerland and Lugano

The following were appointed to the rank of Director:

  • Nicolas Baumann, Head of the Martigny Branch and the French-speaking Switzerland Area;

  • Fabrizio Masella, Head of Human Resources at the Lugano headquarters;

  • Marco Müller, Head of Organization & ICT at the Lugano headquarters.

Promotions at BPS (SUISSE) to management level therefore affect both the territorial dimension – with the presence of French-speaking Switzerland – and the central functions related to personnel and technological transformation.

Co-Directors: Focus on Private Banking, Markets, and Credit

The following rise to the rank of Co-Director:

  • Cristian Battaglia, Senior Head of Private Banking at the St. Moritz and Engadine Branch;

  • Filippo Cosaro, Head of Direct Banking & Product Management at the Lugano headquarters;

  • Simon Fini, Head of Credit and Deputy Head of the St. Moritz Branch;

  • Cleto Semini, Internal Auditor at the Lugano operational headquarters;

  • Simone Stoppani, Market Hall Manager at the Lugano operational headquarters;

  • Francesco Ventura, Head of the Zurich Branch.

The list highlights a strengthening of the areas related to high-end wealth advisory, financial market management and internal control, as well as a consolidation of the presence in the Zurich and Engadin areas.

Deputy Directors: Governance, Risk and Commercial Advisory

Promotions at BPS (SUISSE) also include the rank of Deputy Director. The following have been appointed:

  • Ivan Caiola, Head of Private Banking at the Chiasso Branch;

  • Luca Crottogini, Commercial Client Consultant at the Lugano Branch;

  • Luca D'Alessandro, Head of Governance and Innovation in the Organization & ICT Sector, at the Lugano headquarters;

  • Andrea Pruiti, Risk Manager at the Lugano operational headquarters;

  • Marco Romanelli, Asset Manager at the Lugano office.

In this case, figures linked to business consulting, risk management, and organizational innovation emerge, key areas in a constantly evolving regulatory and competitive environment.

Attorneys and representatives: operational support and sales network

The following were promoted to the rank of Prosecutor:

  • Paola Negri Zadra, Private Banking Consultant at the Lugano office;

  • Giorgio Metelerkamp, ​​Head of Credit Management for Ticino, German-speaking Switzerland, and Engadine at the Lugano headquarters.

Finally, at the rank of Commercial Agent:

  • Giulia Abbate, Credit Administration/Credit Management Collaborator at the Lugano operational office;

  • Eliana D'Andrea, Client Advisor at the Monaco Branch;

  • Ali Firat Bozca, Client Advisor at the Bern Branch;

  • Giuseppe Di Rosa, Investment Advisor at the Lugano office;

  • Mattia Marchetti, Accountant at the Lugano operational headquarters;

  • Alessandro Muscionico, Litigation and Special Controls Collaborator at the Lugano operational office;

  • Marc Rivas, Client Advisor at the Neuchâtel branch;

  • Simone Roggiani, Head of Digital Channels in the Organization & ICT Sector, at the Lugano operational headquarters;

  • Nicola Schenatti, Client Advisor at the Monaco Branch.

The overall picture of promotions at BPS (SUISSE) paints a picture of an institution that focuses on internal growth and a widespread distribution of responsibilities, leveraging skills developed both in central functions and across the regional network.

In a statement, the bank congratulated all the employees affected by the promotions, wishing them all the best in their future careers and in their new responsibilities.