Following Suni Harford’s decision to retire from UBS (SWX:UBSN), Aleksandar Ivanovic will join the UBS Group Executive Board as President of Asset Management and Beatriz Martin Jimenez will become GEB’s Head of Sustainability and Impact in addition to its existing powers. These changes are effective from 1 March 2024.
As Head of Client Coverage and Head of the EMEA and Switzerland Regions for Asset Management, Aleksandar Ivanovic played a key role in developing and executing UBS’s asset management strategy and leading the engagement with institutional and wholesale clients. Since starting his career at UBS in 1992 as an apprentice, he has worked in all business divisions at UBS and in addition has held various leadership roles at Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley. He holds a Master of Science in Finance from the London Business School.
Beatriz Martin Jimenez will succeed Suni Harford as GEB’s Head of Sustainability & Impact, in addition to her existing responsibilities as Head of Non-core and Heritage and President EMEA and UK CEO. Beatriz Martin Jimenez, who joined UBS in 2012, has held key business and finance roles during her 12 years at UBS, including Chief of Staff and COO of the Investment Bank, Group Treasurer and Group Head Transformation and has closely involved with the company’s culture. construction activities.
Group CEO Sergio P. Ermotti commented:
“I am delighted to welcome Aleksandar Ivanovic to the Executive Board of UBS Group. His extensive experience and broad network across the company make him the ideal person to build on our strong foundations and advance our integration plans. At the same time, Beatriz Martin Jimenez’s years of experience at UBS, as well as other leading financial services firms, will be invaluable in her role as GEB’s leader for sustainability and impact. I would also like to thank Suni Harford for her leadership and commitment to UBS and her significant contribution to our success. I wish her all the best for the future.”