Henri Perusset

Henri Perusset is a seasoned financial executive with over three decades of transformative leadership across global financial centers such as London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris, and Zurich. Throughout his extensive career, he has consistently driven strategic breakthroughs in high-level roles, including Head of Business Development, Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Staff, and Transformation Lead at some of the world’s most prominent banking institutions.

At UBS and later HSBC, Henri has been instrumental in leading growth strategies across diverse segments including Financial Markets, Securities Services, Private Credit, Transaction Banking, and Wealth. His initiatives have directly contributed to multi-billion-dollar, high-return revenue growth, reinforcing his reputation as a growth catalyst in the financial industry.

Henri is widely recognized for his unique ability to navigate complex environments and drive impactful outcomes. With a powerful combination of strategic vision and executional discipline, he has restructured operating models, led global mergers and acquisitions, and delivered major infrastructure programs. His work spans implementing advanced AI-powered solutions to optimizing governance across the value chain—achieving results such as significantly reducing operational losses and building high-performing teams from the ground up.

Beyond traditional banking, Henri is deeply engaged in the innovation ecosystem. He serves as a fintech board member, angel investor in a venture studio, and president of a luxury real estate start-up, showcasing his commitment to entrepreneurship and forward-thinking leadership. Additionally, his dedication to social impact is evident in his role as a pro bono strategic advisor to one of London’s largest charities, where he brings the same energy and focus as he does to corporate mandates.

What truly sets Henri apart is his capacity to mobilize people and platforms at scale. He is known for cutting through complexity, aligning cross-functional teams, and guiding organizations to define and execute their competitive edge with clarity and speed. His leadership spans the entire financial services spectrum, making him a trusted advisor and dynamic force in shaping the future of global finance.