VP Bank Names Startup Banker as New CFO
After months with an interim finance chief, Liechtenstein’s VP Bank, which also maintains a strong presence in Singapore, has found its new permanent CFO.
Starting October 1, 2025, Roland Klaey — a seasoned financial executive – will step into his new role. The appointment as new chief financial officer (CFO) was announced by VP Bank’s Board of Directors on Friday.
He will also join the Group Executive Management, succeeding Philippe Wuest, who held the position temporarily following the departure of Roger Barmettler at the end of 2024.
From Startup to Strategy Shaper
Klaey brings over 20 years of experience in finance and risk management. At Radicant Bank, a fintech startup and now subsidiary of Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB), he served as Chief Financial and Risk Officer and held the position of Co-CEO.
He was instrumental in building the digital bank from the ground up – securing a Swiss banking license, designing its corporate governance, and leading critical functions such as accounting, compliance, legal, and cybersecurity.
Proven Financial Expert
Earlier in his career, Klaey held leadership roles at Aargauische Kantonalbank, including as Chief Risk Officer and deputy executive board member for Finance and Risk. He began his professional journey at Ernst & Young as a Senior Manager in banking audit.
