Swiss private bank Syz Bank has appointed Nicolas Syz as chief executive officer, effective February 1, 2026.
The leadership change comes as Syz Group marks its 30th anniversary.
Syz has spent nine years at Syz Bank, holding roles across business development and wealth management. As part of the transition, Philippe Turrian will take sole responsibility for the wealth management business.
Syz Group CEO, Eric Syz, said: “As a member of the next generation, Nicolas is uniquely positioned to lead the Bank through the great intergenerational wealth transfer. He will guide the Bank with the values that have defined us for 30 years; agility, integrity, and an alignment of interest with our clients, while empowering our teams to deliver innovation and to challenge the status quo. I would also like to thank the outgoing CEO, Yvan Gaillard, for guiding the bank through a successful and evolutionary period in its history – we wish him well in the future.
For our banking clients, this translates into personalised advice, access to unique investment opportunities, and a long-term partnership built on trust. Entering our fourth decade, we remain committed to wealth management with human care, combining bold innovation with timeless family values and bringing the personal back to private banking.”
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Nicolas Syz stated: “I believe in leading through proximity, staying close to our clients and to our teams. Private banking is built on trust, and trust cannot be established at a distance. I will continue to meet personally with our clients, entrepreneurs, families and independent asset managers. Our ambition is clear: to be the Swiss private bank of choice. We will achieve this by focusing on what matters most to our clients and providing solutions that support their long-term goals, in a bank where family ownership and client interests are fully aligned.”
