Geert Eisso Van Der Zande
About Geert Eisso Van Der Zande
Geert Eisso Van Der Zande serves as the Head Senior Wealth Advice SWAT at UBS, bringing over 30 years of experience in International Private Wealth Management. He has held various leadership roles at UBS and Credit Suisse, focusing on client-facing and compliance/risk management units.
Current Role at UBS
Geert Eisso Van Der Zande is currently serving as the Head Senior Wealth Advice SWAT at UBS since 2021. In this role, he is based in Zürich, Switzerland. His responsibilities include providing strategic wealth management advice and solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. He leverages his extensive experience in private wealth management to lead his team effectively.
Previous Experience at UBS
Prior to his current role, Van Der Zande held several positions at UBS. He was the Head of UBS Wealth Management HNWI Zürich-City from 2018 to 2021, where he managed high-net-worth individual clients. He also served as the Region Head for 'Lawyers, Fiduciaries and Notaries' in Central Switzerland from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at UBS has spanned multiple leadership roles focused on wealth management.
Career at Credit Suisse
Geert Eisso Van Der Zande has significant experience at Credit Suisse, where he worked in various capacities. He served as the Head of Product & Sales for Private Banking International from 2003 to 2006. He also held the position of COO for the Market Area UK/International from 2008 to 2012, and was the Market Group Head for UK Clients in Switzerland from 2012 to 2013. His roles involved overseeing operations and driving sales strategies.
Education and Expertise
Van Der Zande studied at Universität Zürich from 1982 to 1987, where he gained knowledge relevant to his career in finance. He also completed his Maturität at Christ-König Kollegium Nuolen, Switzerland, from 1976 to 1982. With over 30 years of experience in International Private Wealth Management, he has developed expertise in client-facing roles and compliance/risk management.
Professional Skills
Geert Eisso Van Der Zande possesses a strong ability to think strategically and tactically in business leadership roles. His keen interest in leading client-facing units and compliance/risk management reflects his comprehensive understanding of the financial industry. His experience across various roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex wealth management challenges.