About us
200 years
— shaping the future
The bank Bonhôte, founded in Neuchâtel in 1815, can look back on a long tradition of expertise in financial and wealth management, its core business. The compact structure of the bank guarantees effectiveness, flexibility and rapid responses to volatile developments in the markets.
Its size also allows the Bank to foster a privileged relationship with each of its clients, based on trust and the quality of its services. The shareholder base is composed of individuals who are mostly members of the Executive Board and employees of the bank. This gives us a totally independent outlook, free from conflicts of interest, and ensures the stability required for the long-term continuity of our activities.
Board of Directors
Jean Berthoud
Chairman, Neuchâtel
Frédéric Bonhôte
Vice Chairman, Binningen
Valérie Patthey
Secretary, Estavayer-le-Lac
Jean-Louis Berthoud
Neuchâtel
Jean-Blaise Conne
Paudex, Lausanne
Yves de Coulon
Geneva
Christian Katz
Zurich
Anne Marion-Bouchacourt
Paris
Executive Board
Kim-Andrée Potvin
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Julien Staehli
Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Olivier Vollenweider
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Marc Brodard
Chief Client Officer (CCO)
History
In 1815, Louis Petitmaître established the first private bank in Neuchâtel. He was succeeded by his son Louis in 1872. Twenty-three years later, in 1895, Louis’ cashier joined forces with Paul Bonhôte to open Banque Antenen Bonhôte & Cie, which became Banque Bonhôte & Cie in 1903.
In 1936, Claude Bonhôte succeeded his father, taking the helm at the Bank until 1988, when he sold it to a local financial and industrial holding company.
In 1992, Jean Berthoud and a group of partners bought out the Bank, returning it to private hands. Jean Berthoud, whose own banking heritage dates back to 1785, was CEO of the Bank before his appointment as Chairman of the Board.
In 2025, Kim-Andrée Potvin took over the management of the Bank as CEO. The rest of the executive team is composed by Julien Stähli, Olivier Vollenweider and Marc Brodard.
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B Corp label
Bonhôte has been awarded the global B Corp certification. This accolade, considered one of the most exacting certifications in the sphere of social responsibility and sustainability, substantiates the bank’s day-to-day commitment to the planet and society at large.
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