Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam on Leaving Bank, New CEO, Plans for Future

The transcript covers the speaker's reflections on their tenure at Credit Suisse, highlighting achievements such as financial growth and risk reduction. It discusses the legacy left behind, the strategic focus on wealth management, and the leadership transition to Thomas Tomasko. The speaker expresses confidence in the company's future prospects, despite recent challenges. Personal reflections on career and future plans are also shared, emphasizing gratitude towards the Swiss people and a positive outlook on the global economy.

What was one of the key achievements at Credit Suisse mentioned by the speaker?

• Closure of branches

• Increase in capital base

• Decrease in client base

• Reduction of staff

How does the speaker feel about the leadership change at Credit Suisse?

• They are in agreement and confident in the new leadership

• They are planning to contest the decision

• They are upset and disagree with the decision

• They are indifferent and have no opinion

What was the speaker's role in appointing the new CEO?

• They opposed the appointment

• They appointed him as CEO of Switzerland

• They recommended someone else

• They had no involvement

What is the speaker's outlook on Credit Suisse's future in investment banking?

• They are uncertain about its future

• They believe it will decline

• They think it will remain stagnant

• They expect continued success

What is the speaker's view on the world economy?

• They are neutral

• They are pessimistic

• They are optimistic

• They are concerned about a recession

What does the speaker plan to do after leaving Credit Suisse?

• Retire completely

• Start a new bank

• Move to a different country

• Spend time with family and explore new opportunities

How does the speaker describe their experience with the Swiss people?

• They had mixed experiences

• They found them unwelcoming

• They had no interaction with them

• They were treated extremely well