Dr. Udo von Werne

CEO │ Strategic Leader Trusted by Institutional Investors in the DACH Region │ Executive Coach for Senior Leaders │ Mission-Driven Organizer Bridging Leadership, Mind-Body Insight & Organizational Impact

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

About

I am an experienced CEO and executive advisor with a strong track record in asset management and long-standing relationships with institutional investors across the DACH region. My work focuses on strategic leadership, organizational stewardship, and guiding senior leaders through complex transitions with clarity and integrity. Through my independent practice, I advise executives, boards, and purpose-driven organizations on strategy, leadership development, and sustainable growth, while also providing executive coaching that supports resilience, well-being, and effective decision-making. My approach integrates operational rigor with mind–body insight and contemplative awareness, enabling leaders to navigate pressure, change, and responsibility more skillfully. I am particularly drawn to roles that unite mission-driven purpose and community impact, where sound leadership and operational excellence support meaningful work in the world.

Experience

  • Founder and CEO at Dr. von Werne Consulting
    2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Advise senior executives and organizations on leadership, business development, and strategic positioning. Deliver tailored coaching for investment professionals and supported project-based assignments, helping clients navigate transformation and growth initiatives. Maintain close ties to the asset management community through regular exchanges with CIOs, industry experts, foundations and family office professionals.

  • Managing Director, Institutional Relationship Group (IRG); Head of Swiss Representation at PGIM
    2019 - 2024 · 5 yrs

    Responsible for managing relationships and supporting CIOs/senior decision makers of institutional investors in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy across PGIM’s investment affiliates: PGIM Fixed Income, PGIM Real Estate, PGIM Private Capital, PGIM Quantitative Solutions, PGIM Wadhwani, Jennison Associates and montana capital partners

  • Co-Founder at Incoso – Investment Concepts & Solutions
    2018 - 2019 · 1 yr

    Independent and holistic advise for institutional investors across the value chain (asset allocation, manager selection, risk management, monitoring) with a focus on Direct Lending and ESG

  • Chief Executive Officer EMEA at Nikko Asset Management Group
    2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

    Developed and executed business plan to expand Nikko Asset Management’s (NAM) client base in the EMEA region. Led, coached and developed a team of 70+ professionals across the whole value chain: client relations, sales, marketing, product development, research, portfolio management, trading, operations, legal, risk/performance management, compliance, controlling finance & human resources

  • Head Institutional Clients Continental Europe, Equity Partner at Pictet Asset Management
    2000 - 2015 · 15 yrs

    Built and successfully expanded the institutional client franchise for Pictet Asset Management (PAM) in Switzerland & Europe (ex UK). Led and managed a team of 30+ sales and relationship management professionals based in various European offices