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UBS appoints Ralph Hamers as Group Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Directors of (UBS) announced today that it has named as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective .UBS Group AGRalph Hamers1 November 2020

will join as a member of the Group Executive Board on in order to ensure a smooth leadership transition.Ralph HamersUBS1 September 2020

The Board made the decision to appoint as successor of Group CEO following a thorough and rigorous selection process, reflecting the firm’s commitment to strong corporate governance.Ralph HamersSergio P. Ermotti

The UBS Board of Directors thanks Group CEO for his outstanding contribution to the firm over the past nine years.Sergio P. Ermotti

ZURICH & --(BUSINESS WIRE)--  BASEL, Switzerland

The Board of Directors of (NYSE:UBS) (SWX:UBSN) announced today it has named as its new Group Chief Executive Officer and President of the Executive Board of UBS AG, effective . Hamers currently serves as CEO of ING Group.UBS Group AGRalph Hamers1 November 2020

UBS Group AG Board Chairman said, "Ralph is the right CEO to lead our business into its next chapter. A seasoned and well-respected banker with proven expertise in digital transformation, Ralph has an impressive track record leading ING Group for more than six years. As the industry undergoes fundamental change, Ralph is the person to lead UBS’s continued transformation and build upon its successful strategy as the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in , enhanced by its investment bank and asset management."Axel A. WeberSwitzerland

“The Board sincerely thanks Sergio for his exceptional commitment and contributions to the success of the business since taking office almost nine years ago. I would personally like to thank Sergio for our partnership during this entire period and for his constructive collaboration during the succession process.” Weber continued, “Sergio led the transformation of in the wake of the global financial crisis. Today, is the world’s leading wealth manager and the leading bank in , supported by a global investment bank with world-leading equity research capability, and a large-scale and diversified asset manager with a strong focus on sustainable investing. During Sergio’s tenure, created substantial value for our shareholders, as tangible book value including dividend distribution has grown at 6% annually and shareholders have received over dividends and in share-buybacks. We are grateful to Sergio for the strong leadership he provided as CEO of , adding a successful chapter to the history of this more-than-150-year-old bank.”UBSUBSUBSUBSSwitzerlandUSD 15 billionUSD 1.5 billion

Hamers joined ING Group in 1991. During his successful career, he progressed through a series of roles across business segments and geographies before becoming CEO in 2013. Under his leadership, ING Group has implemented a fundamental shift in its operating model and is now considered one of the best examples of digital innovation in the banking sector. Hamers holds a Master of Science in from in and is Chairman of the , the leading European banking association.Business Econometrics and Operations ResearchTilburg UniversityEuropean Banking Groupthe Netherlands

Hamers said, “I’m honored by the opportunity to lead this great institution. I have long admired the firm’s transformation under the leadership of Axel and Sergio. The firm has an outstanding global client franchise across its business divisions, all of which are underpinned by the incredibly strong UBS brand. I’m looking forward to working with the senior management team, the Board of Directors and all of UBS’s employees to further strengthen the franchise and serve UBS’s clients to achieve their goals.”

said, “It has been a privilege to lead . I’d like to thank all my colleagues, past and present, for their dedication to serving our clients and making what it is today. After nearly a decade as CEO, now is the right time to write my next chapter. is in great shape, enjoys maximum strategic flexibility and is well positioned for sustainable growth. In the months ahead, my colleagues and I will continue to execute our strategy and deliver against our ambitious targets, and we look forward to working with Ralph to ensure a seamless transition.”Sergio P. ErmottiUBSUBSUBS

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This document and the information contained herein are provided solely for information purposes, and are not to be construed as a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in , or any other jurisdiction. No investment decision relating to securities of or relating to , UBS AG or their affiliates should be made on the basis of this document. Refer to UBS’s fourth quarter 2019 report and its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended for additional information. These reports are available at .Switzerlandthe United StatesUBS Group AG31 December 2018www.ubs.com/investors

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This document contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. While these statements represent UBS’s judgments and expectations concerning the matters described, a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors could cause actual developments and results to differ materially from UBS’s expectations. Additional information about those factors is set forth in documents furnished and filings made by with the , including the fourth quarter 2019 report and the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended . undertakes no obligation to update the information contained herein.UBSUS Securities and Exchange CommissionUBS31 December 2018

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