Ex-Julius Baer CEO Joins Advisory Board of Wealthtech Firm

The former chief executive officer of Julius Baer has joined the advisory board of Swiss-based Light Frame.

Light Frame has appointed Philipp Rickenbacher as a member of its advisory board, according to a statement. He previously worked at Julius Baer for 20 years, serving as its CEO from 2019 to 2024. He currently also holds various board and advisory positions in startup and growth firms, including as chairman of Zug-based blockchain venture capital company CVVC.

«Technology is increasingly shaping the way Private Banks create and deliver value for their clients. A modern core is at the heart of this – as part of a long-term transformation strategy for established players, and as a critical stepping-stone for neobanks,» said Schuyler Weiss, co-founder and CEO of Light Frame. «Philipp has been on the front lines of that shift. His counsel will help us deliver even greater impact for banks ready to lead.»

Based in Lausanne, Light Frame is a wealth technology company that helps private banks, wealth managers, brokerage banks and B2C wealthtechs launch and run sophisticated investment services with cloud-native technology.