UBS Selects Iris Sanguinetti as an Executive Director in Miami

– Top global executive search firm partners with UBS to place Central America and Caribbean market leader –

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UBS AG announced today that it has appointed Iris Sanguinetti as an Executive Director and Senior Financial Advisor in the firm’s Miami office. Ms. Sanguinetti will be in charge of UBS business development for the Central American and Caribbean markets.

Manuel Corsino, a Managing Director in Boyden global executive search’s Miami office, partnered with UBS to place Ms. Sanguinetti.

“Iris brings UBS rich experience and deep relationships in Central America and the Caribbean,” said Andreas Mastai, Executive Director at UBS AG in Miami. “She will play an important role in accelerating our client offering for private banking, investment management and off-shore services. In addition, her considerable portfolio of high net worth clients will benefit greatly from UBS’ investment research and industry intelligence.”

Ms. Sanguinetti joins UBS after 16 years with Northern Trust, where she served as Senior Vice President in Miami and a lead business development manager for Central and South America in providing new and existing clients estate planning, investment management and banking services. Previously, she served as a Vice President and Relationship Manager with both Barclays Bank and Southeast Bank in Miami.

“Iris is a true market leader who carries a tremendous network in Miami and Latin America, which will take UBS’ Miami growth to a new level,” said Mr. Corsino. “Her ability as a strategic planner and risk manager in representing the most influential clients has earned her a great portfolio of clients and built her an impressive reputation in the region.”

Ms. Sanguinetti holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees and a post graduate finance certificate from Barry University.

About UBS

UBS is a leading financial firm, combining financial strength with a reputation for innovation and a global culture that embraces change. UBS is one of the world's largest wealth managers, a premier investment banking and securities firm, and one of the largest global asset managers. In Switzerland, UBS is the market leader in retail and commercial banking. The company, headquartered in Zurich and Basel, employs around 66,000 people, and has operations in over 50 countries and in all major financial centers.

About Boyden World Corporation

Boyden is a global leader in the executive search industry with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries. Founded in 1946, Boyden specializes in high level executive search, Interim Management and Human Capital consulting across a broad spectrum of industries. For further information, visit the firm’s website at www.boyden.com.