Charles Burns, MBA
About Charles Burns, MBA
Charles Burns, MBA, serves as the Director of Group Internal Consulting at UBS in Zurich, Switzerland, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in consulting and business development, having worked at firms such as KAE, FIBANC GRUPO MEDIOLANUM, and AlmavivA.
Current Role at UBS
Charles Burns serves as the Director of Group Internal Consulting at UBS, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Zurich, Switzerland. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing internal consulting projects and strategies within the organization. His extensive experience in consulting and management positions him to contribute effectively to UBS's operational goals.
Previous Experience at UBS
Before his current role, Charles Burns worked at UBS as an Associate Director in Group Internal Consulting from 2018 to 2021. During this three-year tenure in the Zürich Area, he focused on enhancing internal processes and providing strategic consulting services to various departments within the bank.
Consulting Experience at KAE
Charles Burns began his consulting career at KAE, where he worked from 2010 to 2015. Initially, he served as a Research Consultant for two years in London, followed by a three-year role as a Consultant in the same city. His experience at KAE provided him with a strong foundation in consulting methodologies and client engagement.
Educational Background
Charles Burns holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Copenhagen Business School, which he completed in 2016. He also earned a BA in Politics and Spanish with a 2:1 Honors from the University of Bath, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he attended Ampleforth College for one year and Runnymede College, contributing to his diverse educational background.
Early Career Experience
Before his consulting roles, Charles Burns worked as an Analyst at FIBANC GRUPO MEDIOLANUM for 11 months in Barcelona in 2008-2009. He also held a position in Business Development for Digital Solutions in Financial Services at AlmavivA from 2016 to 2018 in Milano, Italy. These roles helped him gain valuable insights into financial services and business development.