Ralph Hamers

Ralph Hamers is Chairman of Banking Circle Group and former Group CEO of UBS Group AG and President of the Executive Board of UBS AG. He previously served as CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of ING Group, where he led the bank's return to profitability following the financial crisis and oversaw its digital transformation. He is widely recognised for his leadership in innovation, sustainability and the evolution of global financial services.

Professional Experience

2026
Chairman of the Group Board of Directors, Banking Circle Group

2020 – 2023
Group CEO of UBS Group AG and President of the Executive Board of UBS AG

2013 – 2020
CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, ING; Supervisory Board member of NN Group (2014–2015); Management Board Banking and Management Board NN Group (2013–2014)

2011 – 2013
CEO of ING Belgium and Luxembourg, ING

2010 – 2011
Head of Network Management for Retail Banking Direct & International, ING

2007 – 2010
Global Head of the Commercial Banking Network, ING

2005 – 2007
CEO of ING Bank Netherlands, ING

2002 – 2005
General Manager of the ING Bank Branch Network, ING

1999 – 2002
General Manager of ING Romania, ING