UBS Taps 30-Year Veteran Andrew Bird to Spearhead Australian Wealth Management Division

UBS, the multinational investment bank and financial services company, recently declared the appointment of Andrew Bird as its new Head of Global Wealth Management (GWM) for Australia. With a career spanning three decades and a previous tenure at UBS, Bird brings valuable experience and expertise to the role.

New Head of Wealth Management

Andrew Bird has officially taken over as Head of Global Wealth Management for UBS Australia, from April 27. In addition to his primary role, Bird is joining the bank’s GWM management team, overseeing operations in diverse regions including Southeast Asia, Japan, India, and Australia. He will also play a substantial part in the Australia Country Management Forum.

Bird’s base of operations will be in Sydney, where he will report directly to Jin Yee Young, the Co-Head of GWM APAC. At the local level, Bird will coordinate with the Co-Country Heads of Australasia, Nick Hughes and Greg Peirce.

Experienced Professional

Bird’s professional journey spans over 30 years in wealth management and institutional markets. His most recent role was leading the wealth management division at National Australia Bank’s JBWere for the past decade. Bird is no stranger to UBS. Here, he previously served as the Market Manager for Melbourne in the wealth unit. Bird’s distinguished career also includes holding senior private banking positions at Credit Suisse and Citi.

UBS has confirmed Bird’s appointment and his outlined responsibilities through a spokesperson.

Questions & Answers

Who has been appointed as the new Head of Global Wealth Management for UBS Australia?
Andrew Bird has been appointed as the new Head of Global Wealth Management for UBS Australia.

What other roles will Andrew Bird be undertaking at UBS?
Aside from his chief role, Bird will join the GWM management team, responsible for Southeast Asia, Japan, India, and Australia. He will also participate in the Australia Country Management Forum.

What is Andrew Bird’s professional background?
With over 30 years of experience across wealth management and institutional markets, Bird has previously worked for National Australia Bank’s JBWere, Credit Suisse, and Citi. His prior role at UBS was as the Market Manager for Melbourne in the wealth unit.