Cassandra Venn
About Cassandra Venn
Cassandra Venn is the Managing Director and Operating Head of GWM Southeast Asia, Japan, India, and Australia at UBS, where she has worked since 2022. She is recognized for her expertise in large-scale transformation initiatives and her ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across various levels.
Work at UBS
Cassandra Venn has held multiple roles at UBS, currently serving as Managing Director and Operating Head of GWM Southeast Asia, Japan, India, and Australia since 2022 in Singapore. In this role, she successfully led the integration of Credit Suisse Wealth Management into UBS's operating platform for the specified regions. Prior to her current position, she worked as Managing Director of GWM F2B Digitalization for a brief period in 2022. Her previous roles at UBS include Executive Director of GWM COO APAC and Director of WM APAC Business Risk & Regulatory Management, showcasing her extensive experience within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Cassandra Venn holds a Master of Applied Finance from the University of Melbourne, where she studied from 2005 to 2007. She also earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Adelaide, completing her studies from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, she completed the International Company Directors Course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2019. Venn is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), which supports her expertise in managing complex projects and change management initiatives.
Background
Cassandra Venn began her career at JBWere as an Associate Adviser in Private Wealth from 2004 to 2006 in Melbourne. She then transitioned to Capgemini Consulting as a Lead Consultant in Financial Services, working from 2006 to 2010 in London and Melbourne. Following this, she held various positions at UBS and Credit Suisse, accumulating significant experience in wealth management and operational efficiency. Her roles have involved cross-functional and cross-regional transformation initiatives, demonstrating her capability in building effective stakeholder relationships.
Achievements
Cassandra Venn is recognized for her leadership in integrating Credit Suisse's Wealth Management business into UBS's operational framework for Southeast Asia, Japan, India, and Australia. She has specialized in large-scale transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency within wealth management. Her strong understanding of front-to-back processes in this sector is crucial for strategic analysis and effective management. Venn's ability to influence stakeholders at all levels has contributed to her success in various leadership roles throughout her career.