Swissquote Elevates Long-Serving Head Of HR To New Chief People Officer Role

Swiss online banking and trading firm Swissquote has announced the creation of a new Chief People Officer (CPO) position, appointing its veteran Head of Human Resources, Tara Yip, to the executive management role.

Yip, who has led the company's HR function since 2002, will assume the newly created position from 1 January 2025. The Swiss-born executive, who holds a psychology degree from the University of Geneva, brings over two decades of experience in talent management, diversity and inclusion, and organisational development to the role. In her existing role, Yip has overseen the human resources aspects of Swissquote's expansion, including managing post-acquisition staff integration programmes.

"We are pleased to promote Tara as our new Chief People Officer from January 2025," said Marc Bürki, CEO of Swissquote. "Tara, in her role as Head Human Resources, has been instrumental to the company's growth story. In a competitive environment where people are key to the success of a company, Tara's expertise, experience, and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow."