Urs Rohner keeps his millions despite fear of "social ostracism"
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- 28 Mar 2023
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There was a rumor in banking circles that Urs Rohner intended to pay back part of his earnings as compensation. But there is nothing to the rumors: the former CS chairman wants to keep his millions.
Urs Rohner was a member of the Credit Suisse Board of Directors for many years . He survived all scandals unscathed - no demand for resignation could endanger him. The 63-year-old was on the board of directors for twelve years, which corresponds to the maximum term of office. First as Vice, then as President.
The near collapse of Credit Suisse and the associated emergency takeover by UBS put the former CS chairman back in the limelight. Rohner suffers “totally” and hardly dares to be among people anymore, as a long-time confidant told the CH-Media newspapers. Like many other CS managers, he fears "social ostracism".
He keeps his millions
A rumor circulated in banking circles that Rohner intends to repay part of his earnings during his tenure on the CS board in order to regain social acceptance. Urs Rohner is active in the art and culture scene and is a member of Rotary 1, the most influential service club in Switzerland, as the CH-Media newspapers continue to write. At the moment, however, he can hardly be seen in public, the aftershocks of the almost sinking of Credit Suisse are too big. Read More…
