50 Years of UBS at Wolfsberg

In 1975, the then SBG laid the foundation for its first training center in Wolfsberg.

Our anniversary year offers us the opportunity to look back and experience the impressive history, from its origins up to the present.

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UBS in Wolfsberg I milestones from 50 years

SBG training center opening ceremony | excepts from 8 May 1975

“Wolfsberg preserves our past and promotes the necessary dialogue to master future challenges.”
Sergio P. Ermotti
Group Chief Executive Officer, UBS AG
“Wolfsberg has great staff, wonderful infrastructure and is THE place for fascinating encounters with internal and external guests.”
Anton Simonet
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wolfsberg
Regional Vice Chairman Switzerland, UBS AG
“Wolfsberg broadened my horizon. The years I spent here were some of the best of my professional life.”
Ruth Kilchenmann
Former Head of Hotel Services, Ausbildungszentrum Wolfsberg
“Wolfsberg fosters dialogue between people from around the world coming from different political systems, cultures and values.”
Helen Clark
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Chair Global Leadership Foundation
“Wolfsberg is a lived example of UBS DNA; dialogue across geographical, divisional and hierarchical boundaries.”
Toni Schönenberger
Former CEO, Ausbildungszentrum Wolfsberg
“Athletics and Wolfsberg have this in common: Staying true to yourself and having the flexibility to use different strengths.”
Yasmin Giger
Swiss Olympian
“I hope Wolfsberg remains this privileged spot for learning, thinking and creating the future.”
Patrick Firmenich
Member of the Board of Directors, UBS AG
“History is made in Wolfsberg. Much of what UBS Switzerland is doing today was devised here over several generations.“
Sabine Keller-Busse
President UBS Switzerland, UBS AG
“50 years of Wolfsberg – time to look back with pride and look forward with excitement.”
Harry Egger
Head Group Real Estate and Supply Chain & Chairman UBS India, UBS AG

Find out more:
In short video sequences, you can discover what personalities find special about Wolfsberg, hear about their individual experiences or what they wish us for the future.

Hans-Rudolf Merz
Former Federal Councilor
Former Vice-Director, Ausbildungszentrum Wolfsberg

Harry Egger
Head Group Real Estate and Supply Chain Chairman UBS India, UBS AG

Christina Sauter
Former Client Relations Manager, Ausbildungszentrum Wolfsberg

Anton Simonet
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wolfsberg
Regional Vice Chairman Switzerland, UBS AG

Toni Schönberger
Former CEO, Ausbildungszentrum Wolfsberg

Helen Clark
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand Chair Global Leadership Foundation

Peter Spuhler
Chair of the Board of Directors, Stadler Rail AG
Former Member of the Board of Directors, UBS AG

Yasmin Giger
Swiss Olympian

Patrick Firmenich
Member of the Board of Directors, UBS AG

Ruth Kilchenmann
Former Head of Hotel Services, Ausbildungszentrum Wolfsberg

Alan Ketley
Former Executive Secretary, The Wolfsberg Group

Edmund Koh
Former President Asia-Pacific, UBS AG

Then & Now

Do you want to know what Wolfsberg looked like in the past? We have put together images of bygone days for all of you who want to take a trip back to the “pioneering years” of SBG in Wolfsberg.

Wolfsberg

Inner courtyard

Auditorium

Swimming pool

Seminar rooms

Hotel

Entrance Hall

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50 Years of UBS at Wolfsberg

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Contemporary witnesses | personal statements

“Wolfsberg preserves our past and promotes the necessary dialogue to master future challenges.”

“Wolfsberg has great staff, wonderful infrastructure and is THE place for fascinating encounters with internal and external guests.”

“Wolfsberg broadened my horizon. The years I spent here were some of the best of my professional life.”

“Wolfsberg fosters dialogue between people from around the world coming from different political systems, cultures and values.”

“Wolfsberg is a lived example of UBS DNA; dialogue across geographical, divisional and hierarchical boundaries.”

“Athletics and Wolfsberg have this in common: Staying true to yourself and having the flexibility to use different strengths.”

“I hope Wolfsberg remains this privileged spot for learning, thinking and creating the future.”

“History is made in Wolfsberg. Much of what UBS Switzerland is doing today was devised here over several generations.“

“50 years of Wolfsberg – time to look back with pride and look forward with excitement.”

Contemporary witnesses | interview clips

Find out more:
In short video sequences, you can discover what personalities find special about Wolfsberg, hear about their individual experiences or what they wish us for the future.

Then & Now

Do you want to know what Wolfsberg looked like in the past? We have put together images of bygone days for all of you who want to take a trip back to the “pioneering years” of SBG in Wolfsberg.