David J. Blumer
Member of the Executive Committee and Head of Financial Markets
David Blumer was appointed Head of Financial Markets and Member of the Executive Committee effective 1 May 2008.
A Swiss citizen born in 1968, David Blumer holds a degree in economics from the University of Zurich.
Before joining Swiss Re, he worked at Credit Suisse from 1993 to 2008 and held a number of positions in Zurich, London and New York. In private banking, he established an industry-leading alternative investment platform. He was appointed Head of Trading and Sales in 2004 and headed Asset Management at Credit Suisse from 1 January 2006. He held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Asset Management and was a Member of the Executive Board of Credit Suisse.
His commitments in organisations outside Swiss Re include his membership in the Forum of Young Global Leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
May 2008
