Michèle Sennhauser
About Michèle Sennhauser
Michèle Sennhauser serves as the Head Global Mandates & Investment Content (GMIC) Luxembourg and Executive Director at UBS, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in wealth management, having held various roles at UBS and other organizations, and holds multiple advanced degrees in economics and finance.
Work at UBS
Michèle Sennhauser has held various roles at UBS, currently serving as the Head Global Mandates & Investment Content (GMIC) Luxembourg and Executive Director since 2019. She has been involved in UBS Global Wealth Management, specifically in the UBS Europe SE Luxembourg Branch. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Head Product Development UHNW Mandates from 2017 to 2019 and as a Senior Product Manager for UHNW Mandates from 2013 to 2017. Her responsibilities included leading the integration of ex-Nordea staffing and products into UBS and restructuring the department to stabilize operations.
Education and Expertise
Michèle Sennhauser completed her PhD in Insurance & Health Economics at the University of Zurich, graduating summa cum laude in 2011. She also holds a Master of Arts in Business Administration and Economics from the same university, achieved magna cum laude in 2006. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance from ETH Zurich, also graduating magna cum laude in 2013. She was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Chicago, focusing on Health and Insurance Economics from 2007 to 2008.
Background
Before her tenure at UBS, Michèle Sennhauser worked as a consultant for various organizations, including Zur Rose, KPT/CPT, and Novo Nordisk A/S, between 2006 and 2009. She also served as a PhD student and Research Assistant in Health & Insurance Economics at the University of Zurich from 2006 to 2011. Her diverse background in consulting and academia has contributed to her expertise in investment management and operational risk mitigation.
Achievements
During her career at UBS, Michèle Sennhauser has played a significant role in enhancing operational capabilities and mitigating risks. She introduced clear roles and responsibilities, process improvements, and global functional alignments within the organization. Her leadership in restructuring the department at UBS Global Wealth Management in Luxembourg has contributed to stabilizing operations and improving efficiency.
Professional Affiliations
Michèle Sennhauser is a member of the Global Investment Management EMEA and the Advisory & Sales Luxembourg Management Committees. Her involvement in these committees reflects her commitment to advancing investment management practices and contributing to strategic decision-making within UBS.