Andreas Bretschneider
About Andreas Bretschneider
Andreas Bretschneider serves as the Managing Director and Leiter der Region West at UBS Europe SE, where he has been since 2023. He has extensive experience in wealth management, having previously held leadership roles at UBS in Cologne and Düsseldorf, and at BHF-BANK in Leipzig and Düsseldorf.
Current Role at UBS
Andreas Bretschneider serves as the Leiter der Region West at UBS Europe SE, holding the title of Managing Director. He has been in this position since 2023, working on-site in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. In this role, he oversees a team of 15 advisors, focusing on wealth management for affluent private clients, families, companies, and foundations. He provides clients with access to over 900 global analysts and ensures 24/7 support for wealth management services.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current position, Bretschneider worked at UBS in various leadership roles. He was the Leiter der Niederlassung Köln from 2014 to 2016, where he served for two years. Following this, he held the position of Leiter der Niederlassung Düsseldorf from 2016 to 2023, contributing to the firm's operations for seven years in that location. His tenure at UBS has been marked by significant leadership responsibilities and client engagement.
Experience at BHF-BANK
Before joining UBS, Andreas Bretschneider worked at BHF-BANK as a Kundenberater from 1996 to 2003. His role spanned seven years, during which he worked in Leipzig and later in Düsseldorf. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in client advisory services and wealth management.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Bretschneider played a significant role in the 2016 merger of the Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Bielefeld branches into the Düsseldorf location. This initiative aimed to streamline operations and enhance service delivery within the region. Additionally, he facilitates access to UBS's Investment Bank in Düsseldorf, which offers comprehensive advisory services and access to international capital markets for corporate and institutional clients.