Leadership transition at Bank Bonhôte
25/11/2024
Yves de Montmollin hands over to new CEO Kim-Andrée Potvin
Banque Bonhôte & Cie SA is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim-Andrée Potvin as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from 1 January 2025. She will take over from Yves de Montmollin, who after 20 years with the Bank – including half that time spent as CEO – will join the Board of Directors, becoming its Vice-Chairman in April 2025.
As the Bank’s Chairman and primary shareholder Jean Berthoud acknowledges that Yves de Montmollin has made a significant impact on the Bank’s growth trajectory. Under his leadership the Bank has doubled in size over the past decade. Yves de Montmollin is renowned for his strategic acumen and will continue to provide valuable service to the Bank, in his role as a board member.
Kim-Andrée Potvin (49) joined Bonhôte one year ago as Chief Operating Officer (COO). She has broad expertise across all asset classes, having led operations for global financial institutions from Paris, Luxembourg and Geneva. Her notable dedication to ESG issues is aligned perfectly with the values of Bonhôte, a certified B Corp. Kim-Andrée Potvin is a pioneering and forward-thinking leader, poised to infuse a new vitality into the continuity of a history that today spans 210 years.
“I’m delighted to have contributed to Bonhôte’s achievements over the past two decades,” states Yves de Montmollin. “I’m pleased and proud of the progress we’ve made and I’m confident that with Kim-Andrée at the helm, we’ll continue to thrive on the values that have underpinned our success to date. Furthermore, I’m delighted to be shifting my focus to the Bank’s strategic development.”
The Board of Directors of Bonhôte and its senior management would like to extend their gratitude to Yves de Montmollin for his pivotal contribution to the Bank’s growth story. There have been several significant achievements, including the opening of new branches in Lausanne and Solothurn, the acquisition of a bank in Zurich and the establishment of a department dedicated to independent asset managers. Yves de Montmollin has been actively involved in the transition process and is delighted to see Kim-Andrée Potvin appointed as his successor.
“I’m deeply honoured by the trust that Bonhôte’s Board of Directors and Chairman have placed in me,” says Kim-Andrée Potvin. “Working hand in hand, senior management and all team members shall continue meeting the challenges of tomorrow’s world by developing sustainable and innovative solutions that meet our clients’ needs and by doing even more to make a positive impact.”
With this new appointment Bonhôte is embarking on a decisive phase, focusing on the development of sustainable, personalised and robust solutions tailored to the needs of its rapidly growing private and institutional client base.
Banque Bonhôte & Cie SA reaffirms its commitment to innovation and positioning itself as a benchmark in the Swiss wealth management industry. In addition to the head office in Neuchâtel – its historic home – the branch network spans Bern, Biel/Bienne, Geneva, Lausanne, Solothurn and Zurich.
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