Urs Rohner, who became vice-chairman of Credit Suisse Group in April 2009, was appointed in December to become chairman of the Group, effective April 2011.

Urs joined Credit Suisse in 2004 as the bank's general counsel and became chief operating officer in 2006.  Urs, who kept a low profile during the crisis and in recent months repeatedly spoke out against restricting banking regulations, said he was pleased to become chairman, adding that he will "work to strengthen" the bank.