Why Sygnum Bank’s New Board Members Might Just Be the Next Unicorn Whisperers! 🦄

In a rather audacious move, Sygnum Bank has decided to expand its board of directors, as if they were adding more chairs to a crowded café, welcoming the illustrious Pia Tischhauser and Vinod Kumar into their fold.

Ah, Tischhauser! A member of the Swiss Re Supervisory Board and a former BCG Executive Committee member, she brings with her a wealth of experience—over two decades, to be precise. One might wonder if she also brings a magic wand for financial transformation. And then there’s Kumar, the Vice-Chairman of Everstone, who once helmed Vodafone Business. His expertise in scaling technology enterprises is surely a boon, or perhaps just a fancy way of saying he knows how to make things grow—like weeds in a garden! 🌱

Gabriela Maria Payer, who has been on the board since 2018, has now been formally appointed Chairwoman. One can only imagine the board meetings filled with spirited debates and the occasional eye roll. This board expansion comes on the heels of Sygnum achieving Unicorn status—yes, a real unicorn, not just a metaphorical one! With a staggering 1000% increase in total trades and a loan book growth of nearly 200% in 2024, one might think they’ve discovered the secret to eternal youth—or at least to making money grow on trees.

Not to be overlooked, Payer’s previous roles at UBS, where she was involved in founding UBS e-banking, add a sprinkle of credibility to this already star-studded cast. The new members are expected to play a crucial role in driving Sygnum’s next stage of innovation and global partnerships, reinforcing its position in the digital asset banking sector. Who knows? They might just turn Sygnum into the next big thing since sliced bread! 🍞

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2025-06-17 11:57