UBS appoints Chi-Won Yoon as Chairman & CEO, Asia Pacific

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UBS

2009-06-25 17:10

서울--(뉴스와이어)--UBS today announced the appointment of Chi-Won Yoon as Chairman & CEO of Asia Pacific and as member of UBS's Group Executive Board, with immediate effect. Yoon succeeds Rory Tapner who, after 25 years, is leaving UBS.

“Chi-Won becomes the leader of a business that, under Rory’s stewardship over the last five years, has developed into a formidable franchise. Chi-Won’s indisputable track-record of commercial success and proven leadership skills will ensure that the firm maintains its focus and continues to enjoy the support of its clients. I would like to thank Rory sincerely for his invaluable contribution to UBS since he joined the firm in 1983”, said Oswald J Grübel, Group Chief Executive Officer.

UBS has more than 9,500 employees in Asia Pacific. The Firm has the largest1 and leading wealth management business in the region, as repeatedly acknowledged in industry polls2. UBS’s equities business has sustained an unparalleled period of industry leadership in the Asia Pacific3, while its investment banking department has generated more fees than any other market participant since 2006 (1/1/06 – 2009 YTD)4.

Yoon joined UBS in 1997 as Head of Equity Derivatives, becoming Head of Asia Equities in 2004, Head of Asia Pacific Equities in 2008, and Head of Equities and Head of FICC for Asia Pacific in 2009.
“Chi-Won brings with him 23 years of experience in leading and building profitable and client-driven businesses. He has been a tremendous colleague over the past six years and I am delighted that he has accepted this exciting and challenging role. He is an exceptional individual and I am confident that UBS will thrive under his leadership. Chi-Won’s appointment ensures that UBS is well positioned to face the next stages of the firm’s development and growth in Asia Pacific”, said Tapner.

“The chance to lead UBS in Asia Pacific with its strength and depth across the region in investment banking, and wealth and asset management is exciting and I look forward to following in Rory’s very successful footsteps. Despite the challenges that the industry faces in the near term, Rory leaves a business with impeccable credentials and a stability and client base that is the envy of many”, said Yoon.

Headquartered in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland, UBS is one of the world's leading financial firms. It serves a discerning, international client base with its wealth management, investment banking and asset management businesses. In Switzerland, UBS is the market leader in retail and commercial banking.

UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in over 50 countries, with about 38% of its employees working in the Americas, 34% in Switzerland, 15% in the rest of Europe and 13% in Asia Pacific. UBS employs more than 75,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

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글로벌 선두 금융기업 UBS는 스위스 취리히와 바젤에 본사를 두고 있으며, 높은 안목을 지닌 전세계 고객들에게 자산관리, 투자은행 및 자산운용 서비스를 제공한다. 또한, 자국 스위스 내에서 소매 및 상업금융 리더로서 자리매김하고 있다. UBS는 세계 곳곳의 금융 중심지에 진출해 있다. 50개국에 지사를 갖고 있으며, 약 75,000명의 직원을 고용하고 있다. 직원의 38%는 미주 지역, 34%는 스위스, 15% 가 스위스를 제외한 유럽지역 그리고 나머지 13%가 아시아 태평양 지역에서 근무하고 있다. 현재 UBS의 주식은 스위스 증권거래소 (SIX Swiss Exchange), 뉴욕증권거래소 (NYSE) 및 됴쿄증권거래소 (TSE)에 상장되어 있다.

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