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Thomas Ludescher

Chief Customer Officer, BENDURA BANK AG

Role & Institution

Thomas Ludescher serves as Chief Customer Officer (CCO) of BENDURA BANK AG, a fully licensed boutique private bank headquartered in Gamprin-Bendern, Principality of Liechtenstein.

In this role, he oversees the bank’s Wealth Management, Trading & Treasury, and Relationship Management divisions for Domestic Markets. He is responsible for shaping and driving strategic initiatives across the client-facing business areas and plays a key role in strengthening the bank’s position within the international boutique private banking landscape. Through his client-centric approach and extensive market expertise, he contributes significantly to the bank’s sustainable growth and long-term success.

Professional Background

Thomas Ludescher brings nearly two decades of experience in the banking and financial services industry. He combines strategic leadership with profound expertise in wealth management, capital markets, and international client advisory.

  • He joined BENDURA BANK AG in 2014.
  • In 2015, he was appointed Head of Trading & Treasury, assuming responsibility for one of the bank’s core business divisions.
  • In 2022, he was appointed Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and became a member of the Executive Board, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the bank’s strategic development and long-term growth agenda.
  • Today, as Chief Customer Officer (CCO), he leads the bank’s client-facing core divisions and is responsible for their continued international development and positioning.

Prior to joining BENDURA BANK AG, Thomas held senior positions in Private Banking in Austria, advising affluent private clients and developing extensive expertise in wealth management and relationship-driven banking.

Qualifications

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.), University of Liechtenstein and Management Center Innsbruck
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder

Areas of Expertise

  • Wealth management and bespoke investment strategies
  • Trading and treasury management
  • Relationship management for international clients and institutional partners
  • Strategic banking development and growth initiatives
  • Client experience and relationship-driven private banking
  • International wealth management and cross-border business development