Albert Younglove Gowen

Background

Gowen, Albert Younglove was born on December 26, 1944 in Ohio, United States. Arrived in Switzerland, 1953. Son of Albert V. and Eileen M. (Southwood) Gowen.

Education

Student, Georgetown University, 1966. Graduate, Institute Management Development, Lausanne, 1977.

Career

Investment adviser Union Bank of Switzerland, Geneva and Zurich, 1966-1974, assistant vice president, 1974-1976, senior investment adviser Beirut and Johannesburg. Deputy manager, head investment department Bankers Trust AG, Zurich, 1977-1982. Senior vice president, director marketing J. Henry Schroder Bank AG, 1982-1987.

General manager Coutts & Company (Suisse) SA, Geneva, 1987-1992. Executive vice president Coutts & Company SA, 1992-1994, executive vice president, senior resident international private banking officer, 1994-1996. Vice-chairman Sarasin Genève SA, since 1997.

Achievements

• Albert Younglove Gowen has been listed as a noteworthy banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Le Rosey International High School, Rolle, Switzerland, since 1991, president alumni association, 1988-1994, vice president, 1982-1988. Member International Institute Management Development (founder), Zurich Alumni Association, British Overseas Bankers Association, United States Navy League (founder Geneva chapter 1994), American Chamber of Commerce (executive director), American Club, Golf Club of Geneva, Golf and Country Club Bonmont, Golf and Country Club Schönenberg (Zurich), Geneva Yacht Club, Eagle Ski Club Gstaad.

Interests

• Scuba diving, golf, skiing, clay pigeon shooting, water-skiing.

Connections

Married Anne Catherine Häberlin, May 8, 1974.

Father:

Albert V. Gowen

Mother:

Eileen M. (Southwood) Gowen

Spouse:

Anne Catherine Häberlin