Global Lessons in Leadership & Finance: An International Conversation with Christian Berchem (BCOM 1989 UTM)

Join us for an inspiring conversation about global leadership, career choices, and thriving across borders.

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  • Q&A follows the discussion.

Christian will share the pivotal choices and lessons that shaped his journey, offer practical advice on building global fluency and leadership in international careers. You will gain first-hand insights into navigating early career decisions, seizing opportunities across borders, and developing the skills and competencies that matter most in global finance and beyond.

Don’t miss this chance to engage directly with a U of T alum who has built an extraordinary career and embodies the global mindset that today’s professionals need to thrive!

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Christian Berchem is the Head of the UK Region and CEO of EFG Private Bank Limited, London, appointed in December 2023. He also serves as a member of EFG’s Global Business Committee.

Previously, Christian was with Credit Suisse, where he served as CEO of Credit Suisse (UK) Limited, its UK Private Banking business. Before joining Credit Suisse in 2017, he held various senior roles at Barclays, including Head of the Private Bank for London. He previously spent nine years at JPMorgan, where he served as Head of European Cash Sales, among other functions. Prior to that, he worked for Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and KPMG. Christian Berchem is a German, Canadian and British citizen and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Chicago.


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