Soretha Cox
About Soretha Cox
Soretha Cox serves as the Chief Business Officer and Group Chief Information Security Officer at UBS in London, England, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in technology and operations across various financial institutions, she has a strong track record in building effective teams and managing large budgets.
Work at UBS
Soretha Cox serves as the Chief Business Officer, Group CISO at UBS since 2023. In this role, she oversees governance and operational management for the Group CISO function, focusing on stability, quality, and value generation for clients and stakeholders. Her responsibilities include managing an annual budget exceeding $300 million and leading a team of over 2,000 staff. Cox's leadership is characterized by her ability to embrace change and ambiguity while maintaining accountability and strong communication skills.
Previous Experience at Citi
Before her current position at UBS, Soretha Cox worked at Citi as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff for Treasury & Trade Solutions Technology in the APAC region from 2014 to 2016. During her tenure, she contributed to the strategic oversight and operational management of technology solutions within the organization.
Career at Credit Suisse
Soretha Cox held multiple roles at Credit Suisse, showcasing her expertise in technology and operational management. She served as Director and Head of Organisational Enablement for APAC Technology from 2020 to 2022, and as Director, COO for Global Wealth Management Technology from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she was the Director and Chief of Staff for APAC Technology from 2016 to 2020, and COO for Risk, Finance & Corporate Systems Technology APAC from 2010 to 2012. Her career at Credit Suisse began with a role as Project Manager/Business Analyst in Regulatory & Financial Control IT, where she worked for 11 years.
Education and Expertise
Soretha Cox studied at Stellenbosch University, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on Economics, Business Economics, and Industrial Psychology from 1991 to 1993. Her educational background supports her extensive career in technology and operational management, particularly in the financial services sector. She has a proven track record of building effective engineering teams in agile environments and fostering an inclusive culture that motivates diverse teams.