Gustav Baldinger
CEO
Zürich, PwC Switzerland
I am a leader who genuinely cares and involves others in decision-making. Even after 20 years, I still love working for PwC. I have developed strong connections with clients and understand the Swiss business world well. I enjoy the opportunity to keep learning and advancing in my role as CEO.
Gustav Baldinger, an accomplished leader at PwC, has played a pivotal role in the firm’s success. With his expertise in large-scale transformation projects, strategy development, organisational change and business model innovation, Gustav has become the CEO of PwC in 2024.
He holds degrees from the University of Zurich and Harvard Business School and is a proven economist specialising in finance. He’s also an active speaker at national and international industry events and universities. Outside his professional responsibilities, he enjoys spending a lot of time with his family on Lake Zurich in the summer and skiing in the winter.
At a glance
Areas of focus
- Advisory
- Financial Services
- Trade Industry
- International Business Transformation
- M&A Transactions
- Deals
- Public and Associated Organisations
- Client Relationship Building
Experience
- 2018-24 Managing Partner, Head of Advisory Switzerland
- 2002-24 Partner Advisory, Leader Advisory Strategy & Operations/Business Technology
- 2000-02 Private Equity Investment Manager, Knorr Capital Partner
- 1997-2000 Associate Consultant, Accenture
Credentials
- PwC Europe Advisory Leadership
- Alumni member, Harvard Business School
- Alumni member, University of Zurich
- Member of ETH MTEC Leadership Circle
Education
- Harvard Business School Executive Education, Leading Professional Services Firms, graduated 2023
- Board Programme, IMD, 2020
- IMD, Board Community, graduated 2019
- Stars Young Leader Programme, 2017
