Urs Kern
About Urs Kern
Urs Kern is a Senior Commercial Manager at SWIFT, specializing in Trade and Corporate since 2022. He has extensive experience in the banking and financial services sector, having held various senior roles at SWIFT and Société Générale over a career spanning more than three decades.
Current Role at SWIFT
Urs Kern currently serves as the Senior Commercial Manager for Trade and Corporate at SWIFT. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in the Frankfurt/Rhein-Main area. In this role, he focuses on enhancing commercial strategies and initiatives related to trade and corporate services.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Urs Kern has extensive experience at SWIFT, having worked in various roles since 2006. He was a Senior Market Expert for Trade & Supply Chain Services for EMEA from 2006 to 2011, and later served as Senior Sales Manager for Corporate Business - EMEA from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as Senior Commercial Manager for Financial Crime Initiatives, EMEA from 2017 to 2021.
Experience at Société Générale
Urs Kern worked at Société Générale in multiple capacities. He was the Country Sales Manager for Correspondent Banking in Southern Europe from 1989 to 1994, followed by a role as Senior Vice President Correspondent Banking for one year in 1995. His experience at Société Générale contributed to his expertise in banking and financial services.
Consulting Background at Capgemini
Before joining SWIFT, Urs Kern was a Managing Consultant at Capgemini from 2001 to 2006. In this role, he provided consulting services that likely involved strategic planning and implementation for clients in the financial sector, further enhancing his skills in commercial management.