Feted Tidjane Thiam steps down as Credit Suisse CEO
Amid a spy scandal that is still rocking the reputation of staid Swiss companies, and shareholders wanting him to say, Thiam is going
07 February 2020 - 13:47
Zurich — Credit Suisse Group said CEO Tidjane Thiam is resigning, a stunning reversal for the executive who was backed by key shareholders after a damaging spying scandal.
Thiam will be replaced by Thomas Gottstein, a 20-year veteran of the bank who leads the Swiss unit. The bank also said chair Urs Rohner has the board’s “unanimous” backing to complete his term until April 2021...
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