Keiser will report to John Williamson, Group chief executive, in the latter’s capacity as CEO, EFG Bank, the firm said in a statement today.

He joins from Bank Vontobel, where he was head of private banking international from 2006, with market responsibility for Latin America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Italy.

Prior to this, he was team leader, private banking Asia-Pacific. Between 1998 and 2003, he worked at Julius Baer, with a number of international postings including to Asia, and his early career was spent at Bank Falck & Co and UBS.

“We are committed to growing our business in Switzerland, and this appointment is a clear reflection of that desire. Stephan also brings extensive experience of a number of growth markets where EFG is active and has ambitious plans to expand,” John Williamson, CEO, EFG International, said.