David Schlumpf has been with Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. for over 20 years. Since 2017, he has been responsible for the company’s global learning and leadership development department, known as the Julius Baer Academy. Previously, David held various managerial positions within Julius Baer, including roles in investment research, strategy, and product development, as well as relationship management. Prior to joining Julius Baer, he gained experience working for a Swiss fintech startup and an international financial institution. David holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Basel and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of St. Gallen. He is a member of the Chief Learning Officer Community of the World Economic Forum, serves as Chairman of the Education Commission (BIKO) of the Swiss Bankers Association, and actively participates in various initiatives within the Zurich Bankers Association.
In this talk from the Global Head of the Julius Baer Academy, we explore what leading through complex change means in the 21st century to Julius Baer. This leadership journey, which began in 2018, has been shaped by valuable lessons learned over time, and he shares our strategies and practical insights on our approach, including adaptive leadership and care to dare. David explores all dimensions of creating a continuous learning and growth culture, including: our curriculums, communities, champions, and continuous improvement rhythm, highlighting key takeaways and impact from our experiences and experiments over the past few years.
