ZKB: Jan-Hendrik Völker-Albert takes over Communications
Jan-Hendrik Völker-Albert has been Chief Marketing and Branding Officer of Zürcher Kantonalbank since January 2023. He is now also taking over Corporate Communications; the corresponding units are being merged.
Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) is merging its marketing and corporate communications departments. This was announced by the financial institution in a media release. Jan-Hendrik Völker-Albert, Chief Marketing and Branding Officer of ZKB since January, will head the new department - this will allow for a "Optimal use of existing synergies" and create an integrated and effective marketing and communications unit, the cantonal bank said.
Völker-Albert had moved to ZKB from the management consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he was responsible for marketing and communications at the European level. Previously, he held leading positions at SBB and BBDO Consulting.
Dagmar Laub goes to the Bankers Association
Meanwhile, the former Head of Communications at ZKB, Dagmar Laub, is moving to the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA). There, she will take on the position of Head of Communications and Public Affairs. The Zurich Cantonal Bank regrets her departure, as she had "has realigned the bank's communications since taking office and at the same time built up the Public Affairs department."
