The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is changing the composition of its Board of Directors following the resignation of board member Rene W. Keller, who will step down on 30 June 2025 to pursue a new career path. With effect from 1 July 2025, FINMA’s Board of Directors will comprise eight members for the 2024–2027 term. Keller had served on the board since 1 February 2024, and the Chair, Marlene Amstad, credited his expertise in digitalisation and new technologies. The board members from 1 July 2025 will be Professor Marlene Amstad (Chair), Martin Suter (Vice-Chair), Professor Ursula Cassani Bossy, Professor Aline Darbellay, Dr Alberto Franceschetti, Benjamin Gentsch, Marzio Hug, and Dr Andreas Schlatter. FINMA noted that the Board of Directors is its strategic management body, with statutory responsibilities including setting FINMA’s strategic objectives for Federal Council approval, deciding matters of substantial importance, issuing circulars and delegated ordinances, and appointing the Chief Executive Officer subject to Federal Council approval.
Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) 2025-06-25
Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority confirms Board of Directors change as Rene W Keller resigns effective 30 June 2025
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) will adjust its Board of Directors' composition following Rene W. Keller's resignation, effective 30 June 2025. From 1 July 2025, the board will consist of eight members for the 2024–2027 term, with Marlene Amstad as Chair. The board is responsible for setting strategic objectives, deciding significant matters, issuing circulars, and appointing the CEO, subject to Federal Council approval.