Clone of Kim-Andrée Potvin strengthens Bonhôte’s management team with two high-level appointments
07/11/2025
Bonhôte is pleased to announce two key appointments to its Executive Board. Frédéric Dommart joins as Chief Operating Officer (COO), taking over from Olivier Vollenweider, while Claude Suter has been appointed Chief Client Officer (CCO), replacing Marc Brodard.
The announced retirement of Olivier Vollenweider has given Kim-Andrée Potvin, CEO for less than a year, the opportunity to bring in seasoned expertise with the appointment of Frédéric Dommart as Chief Operating Officer (COO), which was also Ms Potvin’s first position at Bonhôte. After 34 years, including 14 on the Executive Board, Olivier has decided to take a well-earned retirement. The Bank acknowledges his unwavering commitment, finely honed expertise and decades-long contribution to its business. His long tenure and unwavering loyalty stand as a testament to his deep alignment with Bonhôte’s founding values. The Bank extends its heartfelt thanks to him and wishes him every success in this new chapter.
Frédéric Dommart, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Frédéric brings over 30 years of international experience in banking and financial services, with a career spanning France, the UK, the US and Switzerland – underpinned by a strong focus on operational excellence. A Swiss-French dual national, he began his career in financial management in France, specialising in financial instruments. He also holds a certificate in compliance from the Centre for Banking and Financial Law (Geneva).
Frédéric has occupied key positions at Banque Cantonale Vaudoise and Union Bancaire Privée, where he oversaw operational risk management as well as transformation, compliance and business-development projects. In 2022, he was appointed Chief Data Officer at Lombard Odier, where he helped roll out AI-driven solutions to improve internal processes and make operations more robust.
In his new role as Chief Operating Officer, Frédéric will leverage his expertise to drive innovation, operational excellence and digital advances. His personal method combines strategic discipline, team spirit and a passion for the technologies that will usher banking into tomorrow’s world.
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