Karin Oertli
About Karin Oertli
Karin Oertli serves as the Group Compliance, Regulatory & Governance Chief Operating Officer at UBS, where she has been a member of the Executive Board since 2018. She has a background in corporate finance and auditing from her time at Ernst & Young and previously contributed to the World Economic Forum as Co-Chair of the Global Future Council on Digital Economy and New Value Creation.
Work at UBS
Karin Oertli has been a key member of UBS since 2018. She serves as a Member of the Executive Board at UBS Switzerland AG. In her current role as Group Compliance, Regulatory & Governance Chief Operating Officer, which she has held since 2022, she oversees compliance and governance operations. Additionally, she has been the Head of Compliance & Operational Risk Control for P&C and Switzerland since 2021, focusing on risk management and compliance strategies within the organization.
Previous Experience at World Economic Forum
From 2019 to 2020, Karin Oertli served as Co-Chair of the Global Future Council on Digital Economy and New Value Creation at the World Economic Forum. In this role, she contributed to discussions and initiatives aimed at shaping the future of the digital economy and fostering new value creation strategies on a global scale.
Career at Ernst & Young
Karin Oertli worked at Ernst & Young from 1996 to 2000, where she held two significant positions. She served as a Senior Consultant in Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, focusing on financial advisory services. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Auditor for Corporate Clients, where she was responsible for auditing and ensuring compliance for various corporate entities.
Education and Expertise
Karin Oertli studied at London Business School, where she completed the Accelerated Development Program. This program equipped her with advanced skills and knowledge in business management, enhancing her expertise in compliance and governance within the financial services sector.