Thomas Gottstein

Thomas P. Gottstein (born 1964) is a Swiss banker, and was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Credit Suisse.

Thomas Gottstein
Born
Thomas P. Gottstein

1964 (age 58–59)
Zurich, Switzerland
EducationUniversity of Zurich
OccupationBanker
TitleCEO, Credit Suisse
TermFebruary 2020-July 2022
PredecessorTidjane Thiam
SuccessorUlrich Körner

Gottstein was born in Zurich in 1964, and is a Swiss citizen.[1][2] He earned a degree in business administration and economics in 1989, and a PhD in finance and accounting in 1995, both from the University of Zurich.[1]

Gottstein joined Credit Suisse from UBS in 1999.[1]

On 7 February 2020, it was announced that Gottstein, head of the bank's Swiss domestic operations since 2015, would succeed Tidjane Thiam on 14 February 2020.[3][4]

Gottstein represented Switzerland internationally in golf and finished tied 9th individually and 6th with his team at the 1991 European Amateur Team Championship.[5]

In July 2022, Gottstein resigned from his position and was replaced by Ulrich Körner[6]

References
  1. "Thomas P. Gottstein". Credit Suisse. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  2. Times, Owen Walker and Stephen Morris in London, Financial. "Thomas Gottstein: Credit Suisse boss buffeted by series of crises". SWI swissinfo.ch.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. Smith, Elliot. "Tidjane Thiam quits as Credit Suisse CEO following spying scandal". CNBC. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  4. Davies, Rob; Sweney, Mark (7 February 2020). "Credit Suisse chief Tidjane Thiam ousted after spying scandal". The Guardian – via www.theguardian.com.
  5. "European Amateur Team Championship, 1991 – La Puerta de Hierro, Spain". European Golf Association. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  6. "Credit Suisse chief executive resigns after turbulent two years". the Guardian. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.


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