Thomas Schönbächler

Thomas Schönbächler is the former CEO of the Zürcher Pensionskasse BVK, who led the institution through a tumultuous period marked by a significant corruption scandal involving the fund's investment chief. His leadership faced intense scrutiny following the arrest of the investment manager in 2010, who had built a bribery network that resulted in substantial financial losses for the pension fund. Schönbächler's tenure reflects the challenges of managing public funds amidst crises and the importance of governance in financial institutions.