Mazars in Switzerland brings experienced financial services expert Tobias Baumgartner on board

Zurich, 12 September 2022 - Mazars, a major player in the audit, tax and advisory field, has brought on board the founder and managing director of the established "ibe institute of business excellence AG" (ibe), based in Winterthur. With this step, Mazars expands its management consulting services for banks and insurance companies and significantly strengthens its market position in the financial services sector.

Tobias Baumgartner has focused on management consulting for banks and insurance companies from the beginning of his career, including at IMG Information Management Gesellschaft in St. Gallen. He is considered a proven expert in the financial services sector. His core competencies lie in strategy development and its implementation with a focus on products and sales, as well as in conducting project audits and benchmark analyses. His clients include leading Swiss insurance companies and banks.

New services and strengthening of market position

With the appointment of Tobias Baumgartner, Mazars is expanding its offering in Switzerland with new management consulting services for banks and insurance companies. The range includes services for strategy development and implementation as well as services in the operational areas of leadership, sales, processes and organisation.

"The fact that we were able to win Tobias Baumgartner as a partner is a great boost for Mazars in Switzerland. His experience ideally complements the services we already offer banks and insurance companies," says José Caneda, CEO of Mazars in Switzerland. "The bundling of these strengths will enable us to address an even broader clientele in the financial services sector and strengthen our market position," Caneda continues.