Schroders Appoints Patrick Schwyzer as Head of Client Group Europe to Strengthen Regional Client Strategy and Growth

Schroders Appoints Patrick Schwyzer as Head of Client Group Europe to Strengthen Regional Client Strategy and Growth

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Patrick Schwyzer as Head of Client Group, Europe, to strengthen its leadership and enhance its client-focused strategy across the region. Bringing over 20 years of experience from UBS and Credit Suisse, Schwyzer will lead efforts to tailor global investment strategies to local markets and expand the firm’s presence across wealth, wholesale, and institutional segments. Based in Zurich, he will report to Global Head of Client Group Matt Oomen. The appointment comes as Schroders continues to build on strong EMEA performance and expand its investment offerings, including the successful launch of active ETFs. The move reflects the firm’s broader strategy of investing in senior talent to drive growth and deepen client relationships across Europe.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 30-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Schroders has reinforced its senior leadership team with the appointment of Patrick Schwyzer as Head of Client Group, Europe, underscoring the firm’s continued commitment to strengthening its client-focused strategy across the region.

Schwyzer joins from UBS (formerly Credit Suisse), bringing more than two decades of experience in private banking and asset management. In his new role, he will be responsible for shaping and executing Schroders’ European client strategy, ensuring that the firm’s global priorities are effectively tailored to meet the evolving needs of clients across different markets.

Working closely with Schroders’ country heads, Schwyzer will focus on expanding the firm’s presence across wealth, wholesale, and institutional client segments. His appointment is intended to further strengthen Schroders’ regional footprint and enhance its ability to deliver locally relevant investment solutions.

Prior to joining Schroders, Schwyzer served as Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse (Luxembourg), now part of UBS, where he oversaw a workforce of more than 350 employees across several European jurisdictions. In that capacity, he was responsible for managing and developing the wealth management platform and driving its strategic direction.

Based in Zurich, Schwyzer will assume his new position on 7 April 2026 and report to Matt Oomen, Global Head of Client Group at Schroders. Oomen highlighted Schwyzer’s extensive leadership experience and strong understanding of European clients, noting that his expertise will play a key role in supporting the firm’s continued growth across the region.

Schwyzer expressed enthusiasm about joining Schroders at a pivotal stage in its development, pointing to the firm’s strong investment capabilities across both public and private markets, as well as its emphasis on client-centricity and collaborative culture.

Schroders’ EMEA operations delivered solid performance in 2025, contributing over £700 million in net operating revenue and managing £135.1 billion in assets. The firm has also been expanding its product offering, including the launch of its first European active ETFs, which attracted more than $1 billion in assets within four months of introduction.

This appointment is part of a broader series of senior leadership hires over the past year, including key roles such as Head of ETFs and Head of UK Institutional, reflecting Schroders’ ongoing investment in talent to support its strategic growth ambitions.

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[1] Net operating revenue conversions calculated on the average exchange rate for 2025 of 1.17

[2] AUM conversions calculated by FX rates at 31 December 2025 of 1.15

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