Thomas Wellauer

Thomas Wellauer

business executive Switzerland

Thomas Wellauer is a prominent Swiss businessman and the current Chairman of the Board of the SIX Group, a key financial market infrastructure operator in Switzerland. With a rich background that includes roles as Senior Partner at McKinsey, CEO of Winterthur Insurance, and executive positions at Credit Suisse, Novartis, and Swiss Re, he has a deep understanding of the Swiss corporate landscape. Wellauer, who holds a PhD in chemistry from ETH Zurich and an MBA from the University of Zurich, has been instrumental in steering the SIX Group towards growth and internationalization since his appointment in 2020. He recently announced his decision to retire in 2026, marking the end of a significant chapter in his career as he reflects on the strategic importance of maintaining a strong and independent financial market infrastructure for Switzerland.

Born on Jan 01, 1954 (71 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
7,734
Power
626$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,734 $700,000 626$
Totals 1 8,654,622 7,734 $700,000 626$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Thomas Wellauer is the Chairman of the Board of SIX Group and has announced his resignation for 2026. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Schweiz darf UBS nicht schwächen