Barbara Koch Lehmann
About Barbara Koch Lehmann
Barbara Koch Lehmann serves as the COO Group General Counsel at UBS, where she has worked for over two decades in various leadership roles. She focuses on transforming challenges into opportunities and shaping organizational culture within the company.
Current Role at UBS
Barbara Koch Lehmann serves as the COO Group General Counsel at UBS, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, she oversees legal operations within the organization. Her role involves managing complex legal matters and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. With a focus on transforming challenges into opportunities, she plays a key role in shaping the organizational culture at UBS.
Previous Positions at UBS
Koch Lehmann has held several significant positions at UBS over her career spanning more than two decades. She served as Head Sales Management UK International from 2006 to 2008 and as Head Financial Intermediaries UK International from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she was Deputy Head Product Management Life Insurance from 2002 to 2006. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in the financial sector and her understanding of various market dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Koch Lehmann studied at KSZ (Kaderschule Zürich Enge), where she earned a Bachelor in Business Administration ('Betriebsökonom KSZ') from 1993 to 1996. She furthered her education at the Swiss Board School, completing a program focused on new concepts for boards of directors from 2019 to 2020. This educational background supports her expertise in managing legal operations and strategic initiatives within a global financial institution.
Leadership and Strategic Contributions
Throughout her career at UBS, Koch Lehmann has been involved in leadership roles that emphasize strategic initiatives. She is recognized for her ability to shape organizational culture and for her focus on turning challenges into opportunities. Her extensive experience in the financial services industry has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead teams and drive impactful changes within the organization.