With Urs Pfluger, NKB gains a proven leader with extensive experience in the banking and finance sector. "Urs Pfluger has impressed us both personally and professionally. He possesses high strategic competence, many years of leadership experience, and a strong track record of achievement. This makes him an excellent fit for our bank," says Daniel Bieri, President of the bank council. "The bank council and employees are greatly looking forward to shaping the future of Nidwaldner Kantonalbank together with Urs Pfluger."
The 54-year-old Urs Pfluger has been serving as Chief Market Officer (CMO) and a member of the executive board for Baloise Bank AG in Solothurn since 2007. In this role, he is responsible for the nationwide distribution in banking business, has led various strategic major projects, and has served as deputy CEO. Urs Pfluger is a certified banking specialist and holds an "Executive Master of Banking" from the University of Lucerne – Business (IFZ Zug). Through his nationwide activities, he also knows Central Switzerland well and will relocate to the canton of Nidwalden.
"I am very honoured to be able to lead the Nidwaldner Kantonalbank in the future. The NKB is a strong, excellently positioned cantonal bank with a clear regional anchoring and a pronounced proximity to its customers. I am looking forward to working together with the bank council, the executive board, and all employees for the people, companies, and society in the canton of Nidwalden," says Urs Pfluger.
The bank council sincerely thanks Heinrich Leuthard, on behalf of all employees, for his extraordinary commitment and long-term, highly successful dedication. With him, not only a CEO, but an inspiring personality who has advanced the bank in every aspect is bidding farewell. We wish him all the best, good health, and many beautiful moments in this new phase of life.
The Nidwaldner Kantonalbank will officially bid farewell to Heinrich Leuthard in a dignified manner over the course of the year 2026.
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