Mouhammed Choukeir

Spear’s Review

Mouhammed Choukeir is the CEO of Union Bancaire Privée UK (UBP UK), one of the largest family-owned, pure-play private banks in the UK.

Choukeir previously acted as CEO – and prior to that CIO – at SG Kleinwort Hambros, which was acquired by UBP in 2025. UBP UK’s acquisition of SG Kleinwort Hambros and appointment of Choukeir as CEO can be seen as a significant step in the firm’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the UK. UBP’s total AuM stood at CHF 154.4 billion as of end-2024, and is expected to increase by more than CHF 25 billion with the acquisition of SG Kleinwort Hambros and Societe Generale Private Banking (Switzerland).

In a statement following the announcement, Choukeir commented: ‘Becoming UBP is a fantastic result for our clients and teams. The integration of the two organisations, combined with the bank’s global presence, deep expertise in wealth and asset management, and entrepreneurial spirit, positions us well to deliver exceptional solutions for clients.’