In his new role Wilson will be responsible for further developing the ultra-high-net-worth and global family office franchise within the London GEM team. He will focus on developing new client relationships and deepening relationships with existing clients.
Wilson brings 35 years of investment banking experience with UBS and its predecessor firm S.G. Warburg. He has held a series of senior positions within UBS Investment Bank, many with a GEM focus, including head of investment banking – Austria and Central & Eastern Europe, head of investment banking – Russia, head of investment banking – Asia and head of the UHNW-focused corporate owners group.
“Our international clients come to UBS in the UK for the combination of our specialism and expertise in this market, and our ability to draw on the insights and resources of our global network,” said Nick Perryman, head of wealth management, gobal emerging markets in London. “Lucas epitomises this sentiment with his wealth of experience in cross-divisional co-operation within UBS. We believe that Lucas will be instrumental to the UHNW growth of GEM London.”
“The wealth goals and requirements of international UHNW investors are complex and constantly changing,” added Wilson. “The GEM London team is perfectly placed to respond to these individuals’ needs and I am delighted to be able to use my experience to further UBS’s ability to deliver the highest quality financial expertise to our global client base.”
Wilson’s appointment is the latest in a string of hires to the GEM London team, including Sofia Sool as head of wealth management for central and eastern Europe and Abdallah Najia head of Middle East and North Africa, both based in London
