Philipp Forster

Chief Executive Officer, BENDURA BANK AG

Role & Institution

Philipp Forster has served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BENDURA BANK AG since December 2024. Headquartered in Gamprin-Bendern, Principality of Liechtenstein, BENDURA BANK AG is a fully licensed boutique private bank serving international private clients, trustees, family offices, and entrepreneurial families across more than 30 countries.

Professional Background

Philipp Forster is one of the key leaders shaping BENDURA BANK AG’s international profile and strategic development. Throughout his career with the bank, he has played a pivotal role in driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and expanding the institution’s international footprint.

He joined BENDURA BANK AG in 2015 in the Trading & Treasury division and assumed responsibility for Payments just one year later.
Between 2018 and 2022, he established and led the bank’s representative office in Hong Kong, playing a central role in expanding the bank’s presence across Asian markets.
In October 2022, he was appointed to the Executive Board as Chief Client Officer (CCO), where he was responsible for the international client strategy and the continued growth of the bank’s cross-border business.
In December 2024, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to joining BENDURA BANK AG, Philipp gained several years of experience in Private Banking in Austria, building a strong foundation in wealth management and international client advisory.

Qualifications

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Economics, FernUniversität in Hagen
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Areas of Expertise

Strategic bank leadership and international growth
Cross-border wealth management and entrepreneurial wealth
Private banking and institutional wealth management
Digital transformation in financial services
Asset management, trading and treasury
Liechtenstein as an international financial centre