Julius Baer Group Ltd. / Key word(s): Personnel
Julius Baer announces leadership update
10-Apr-2026 / 15:24 CET/CEST
Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
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Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR
Zurich, 10 April 2026 – Julius Baer Group today announced that Evie Kostakis, Chief Financial Officer, will be stepping down from her role to pursue another international leadership opportunity following an orderly transition, expected to be in the second half of the year. Succession planning is underway, and her successor will be announced in due course. Evie Kostakis will remain with the Group until year-end 2026 in order to ensure a smooth transition with her designated successor.
Stefan Bollinger, CEO of Julius Baer, said: “I am grateful for Evie’s leadership and unwavering dedication to our organisation. Over her 13 years at Julius Baer, the last six of which as Deputy CFO and, since 2022, Group CFO, she has been instrumental in driving our strategic footprint optimisation, improving our operational efficiency, strengthening our investor base, diversifying our funding profile, spearheading technology transformation in the Finance area, and building a best-in-class Finance organisation. Evie’s steadfast leadership has been crucial in re-positioning Julius Baer for long-term success.”
“On a personal note, I want to share my appreciation for her support and guidance since I joined Julius Baer. On behalf of the Executive Board and the Board of Directors, I would like to thank her and wish her all the best for her next chapter.”
About Julius Baer
Julius Baer is the leading independent Swiss wealth management group and a premium brand in this global sector, with a focus on servicing and advising sophisticated private clients. In all we do, we are inspired by our purpose: creating value beyond wealth. At the end of 2025, assets under management amounted to CHF 521 billion. Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd., the renowned Swiss private bank with origins dating back to 1890, is the principal operating company of Julius Baer Group Ltd., whose shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker symbol: BAER) and are included in the Swiss Leader Index (SLI), comprising the 30 largest and most liquid Swiss stocks.
Julius Baer is present in around 25 countries and 60 locations. Headquartered in Zurich, we have offices in key locations including Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Dubai, Dublin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, Lisbon, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Monaco, Mumbai, Santiago de Chile, Shanghai, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo. Our client-centric approach, our objective advice based on the Julius Baer open product platform, our solid financial base, and our entrepreneurial management culture make us the international reference in wealth management.
For more information visit our website at www.juliusbaer.com
Julius Baer Gruppe AG (the Group) is a Switzerland-based private banking group, with an exclusive focus on servicing and advising private clients and independent asset managers. The company provides advice and services related to wealth and asset management. The Group has a global presence with approximately 60 locations in more than 25 countries and jurisdictions. Julius Baer Gruppe AG was established through spin off from Julius Baer Holding AG’s businesses into two independent entities, namely the Company, together with its subsidiaries, comprising Bank Julius Baer & Co Ltd as its principal operating entity, and GAM Holding, together with its subsidiaries, comprising GAM and the Julius Baer-branded asset management business, which includes the private label funds business that formerly was part of Julius Baer Holding Ltd’s Bank Julius Baer segment.
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