In the section Backstage, interesting personalities from the financial sector and beyond provide insights into their personal preferences every Wednesday.

What do you do first in the morning?

I take time for a good breakfast and prepare myself for what lies ahead.

What is the best thing about your job?

The many different people I get to exchange ideas with and the wide range of topics I have the opportunity to work on.

A moment that changed your life?

I was determined to become an engineer. That did not work out, so I studied political science instead.

What cars do you own? Which is your favorite?

Owning a favourite car is simply too much hassle for me.

What advice would you give to your 20-year-old self?

Be yourself. Continue learning in the field that interests you. The right work will follow and will reflect both your knowledge and your personality.

What are you particularly proud of?

Of having lived by this principle myself, even if somewhat unintentionally.

What do you do when you have doubts?

I go for a walk and listen to people who are close to me.

What is your favorite wine?

Whichever one best suits the company, the food and the mood.

What projects are you currently working on?

Regulation plays an important role in my professional environment. Since it is also regarded as one of the means of preventing a repeat of the Credit Suisse debacle, I have more than enough to keep me busy.

What do you admire in other people?

Anyone who lives authentically and sincerely is interesting and admirable. By doing so, that person contributes in their own way to a harmonious greater whole.

What would be the biggest surprise for someone who had to take over your job for a day?

Discovering that taking minutes can be an exciting task.

What is your personal drive?

The enjoyment I get from what I do.

What are you afraid of?

No longer being able to be myself one day.

Your favorite watch brand?

A mechanical watch from the 1950s or 1960s.

Is there an unfulfilled dream you would still like to realize?

Perhaps driving through North Africa or Central Asia.

Your best investment?

Taking the time to listen and observe.

Raoul Oliver Würgler (lic. ès sc. pol.) studied in Lausanne and worked at the United Nations in Geneva while completing his studies. He has worked for thee Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland (AFBS) since 2000 and has served as Secretary General since 2020, representing the interests of foreign banks throughout Switzerland.