UBS CEO: Surprise comeback, Credit Suisse, and winning

This podcast episode explores Sergio Ermotti's career path and his experiences as the CEO of UBS. It delves into the challenges and opportunities of building a business from scratch, discusses the Credit Suisse crisis, the motivations behind taking on a transformative role in the industry, the priorities and challenges in stabilizing UBS after the merger with Credit Suisse, and the reasons behind Switzerland's success as a global financial hub. The episode also provides insights into finding a successor for a CEO position, developing managers through cross-functional experiences, and the qualities of effective leadership. Sergio Ermotti shares valuable advice for young professionals, emphasizing the importance of passion, flexibility, mobility, and self-investment.