Anastasios Pashalidis
About Anastasios Pashalidis
Anastasios Pashalidis serves as the Head of Trade Finance Functional Management at UBS in Zürich, Switzerland, a position he has held since 2018. With extensive experience in trade finance and payments management, he has held various leadership roles at Danske Bank and Commerzbank across multiple countries.
Work at UBS
Anastasios Pashalidis has served as the Head of Trade Finance Functional Management at UBS since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing trade finance operations within the organization. His tenure at UBS has been marked by a focus on enhancing trade finance processes and ensuring effective management of trade-related financial products. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Director Trade Finance - Functional Management at UBS for six months in 2018, also in the Zürich Area, Switzerland.
Previous Experience at Danske Bank A/S
Before joining UBS, Anastasios Pashalidis held various positions at Danske Bank A/S. He served as Head of Payments and Trade Finance - Assistant General Manager from 2009 to 2012 in Hamburg, Germany. His career at Danske Bank also included roles such as Head of Payments / Administration / Human Resources - Assistant General Manager from 2000 to 2006, and Head of Trade Finance - Assistant General Manager from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Manager Trade and Export Finance for 11 months in 2014 and as Head of International Payments from 2007 to 2009.
Career at Commerzbank AG
Anastasios Pashalidis began his career at Commerzbank AG, where he worked in various capacities. He was a Trade Finance Specialist from 1988 to 1991 in New York, USA, and served as a Relationship Manager International Business from 1991 to 1996 in Berlin, Germany. His early career included a traineeship in International Business from 1985 to 1988 in Frankfurt am Main, and an apprenticeship in banking from 1983 to 1985 in Kaufbeuren, Germany.
Education and Expertise
Anastasios Pashalidis possesses extensive knowledge in payments and cash management, complemented by a profound expertise in trade finance. His skills encompass guarantees, letters of credit, and export financing. He demonstrates long-standing leadership experience, focusing on motivation and development within teams. His managerial capabilities include change management, and he is recognized for his entrepreneurial 'can do' attitude. Pashalidis has also developed an extensive network within the European finance community.
Intercultural Competencies
Anastasios Pashalidis has significant intercultural competencies, having lived and worked in multiple countries throughout his career. His experiences in various European cities, including Hamburg, Copenhagen, and Zürich, have equipped him with a diverse perspective on international finance and trade. This background enhances his ability to navigate different cultural contexts and collaborate effectively in a global business environment.