General Counsel passed away

Media release
22.01.2021 Reading time: 2 minute(s)

Enrico Friz, General Counsel of Vontobel since 2017 and a member of the Executive Committees of Vontobel Holding AG and Bank Vontobel AG, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2021.

Zeno Staub, CEO, stated, "With his great expertise and strong judgment, Enrico Friz played a significant role in the positive development of Vontobel over the past few years. We owe him a great debt of gratitude and will always honor his memory. The Board of Directors, the Global Executive Board and all employees are deeply saddened by his death and extend their deepest sympathy to his family."

Thomas Heinzl, CFO, and Felix Lenhard, COO, will take over the lead of Legal & Compliance until further notice.

  

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