Mike Dargan has just finished one year as Global Head of Technology at UBS . We delve into the technology strategy that aims to deliver the world ’ s biggest wealth manager into bold digital future
Swiss banking giant UBS has recently opened its new office building in the heart of London . A vast groundscraper tucked under the capital ’ s scrupulous height restrictions , it ’ s an all-new 12-storey , 700,000 sq ft City landmark that appears as if hewn directly from a single giant slab of polished steel .
Its design aims to reflect the enduring solidity of the 155-year-old institution , but simultaneously broadcasts a message of technological momentum . A prominent node integrated with the City ’ s elaborate network of streets and alleys , the building carries the look of London ’ s own personal server rack .
We make our way through a vast lobby constructed much like a small mall - its outlets there to serve the needs of the building ’ s 5,000 + workers - and up to sumptuously appointed client meeting spaces . We ’ re there to talk to the man most directly responsible for delivering UBS into a singularly technological future .
56 January 2018