Kim-Andrée Potvin strengthens Bonhôte’s management team with two high-level appointments

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.

To reinforce client proximity, Bonhôte veteran Claude Suter has been appointed to succeed Marc Brodard. The Bank would like to thank Marc for his dedication and wishes him every success in the next stage of his career.

After successfully heading Bonhôte’s independent asset managers department for 12 years, Claude is now stepping into leadership overseeing client relations. He is fluent in both French and German and boasts a clear understanding of the Swiss market. Before joining Bonhôte, he worked as a wealth manager at Bruellan SA and Lombard Odier.

Claude holds a masters-level degree in history and international politics from the Geneva Graduate Institute, along with a federal diploma in financial analysis and wealth management. He is also a Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA) and a FinSA-Ready Certified Wealth Management Advisor, accredited by the Higher Institute of Banking Training.

In his role as CCO, Claude will continue to apply his expertise to developing professional clients, as represented by independent asset managers, and expanding the private client franchise. As someone well acquainted with Switzerland’s economic landscape, Claude will further advance wealth management activities, placing an even stronger emphasis on proximity to private clients. His appointment is subject to regulatory approval. 

Bonhôte is a boutique bank driven by a business ethos. It offers clients privileged access to local-market experts who can design robust, high-performing wealth solutions tailored to clients’ individual goals and aspirations. 

“Every client is unique. At Bonhôte, we don’t pigeon-hole anyone. We’ve always taken the long view on relationships, designing personalised wealth solutions that deliver results,” says Claude Suter. “Our advisors stand by their clients through each stage of business growth and every phase of their personal lives. These are values I hold dear, and I’m committed to keeping this strategy at the forefront.”