Beat Bannwart holds a Master of Science in Physics from ETH Zurich and is currently Head Strategic Innovation & Market Development for Corporate & Institutional Clients at UBS Switzerland AG. In this role, he is responsible for the design and development of new business concepts and solutions and the impact assessment on business and revenue potential. His team identifies and pivots market trends, innovations and future business models resulting from evolving client needs and behaviors, market, technology and industry developments. Prior to joining UBS, he was consulting financial institutions on regulatory matters at KPMG. Before that, he held various positions with international banks in the field of corporate banking such as Chief Operating Officer of the Swiss branch of Fortis Bank. In this capacity, he was responsible for the business development and the later integration into BNP Paribas. Beforehand, he was Chief of Staff for Cash Product Sales EMEA at Citibank’s Global Transaction Services.