For 45 years, ING Switzerland has been a leading financial institution in the country offering clients integrated financial solutions and strategic advice based on in-depth industry expertise. ING holds one of the top positions in financing physical commodity traders, a sector for which Geneva is a European hub for the sourcing and delivery of more than a third of the world trading flows in markets such as crude oil, aluminium or coffee beans. From its Zurich office, ING services Swiss multinational groups and large corporates as well as Financial Institutions: banks and non-banks, along their value chain. ING Switzerland is unique in its international orientation - reflected both in its workforce, with over 300 employees of 34 nations in the two cities it operates in, and in its product and service offer, currently serving clients incorporated in more than 60 countries.
Sector expertise
Sustainability leader
Innovation frontrunner
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CEO & Country Manager
Gregory Lambillon
Head of Communications and Brand Experience
Ewa Szerszen: Opens in a new tabewa.szerszen@ing.ch
Customer service
Lancy / Geneva Branch
- ING Bank N.V., Amsterdam, Lancy / Geneva Branch
- 8-10 Avenue des Morgines 1213 Petit-Lancy
Zurich office
Pelikanplatz 15 8001 Zürich
Sector expertise
Lead position in the TCF market and first point of contact for major commodity traders in Europe, partnering with over 200 active clients in this area, as based in Geneva – the global centre of excellence for one third of global commodity trading flows.
From Zurich, the bank provides services to multinational corporations and large companies with an established position as one of the top 5 service providers for large Swiss companies.
A fast-growing FI portfolio, with the Zurich team actively providing services to banks and non-banks, tapping the large base of asset managers with high presence in the country and connecting our expertise notably on infra and renewables.
Sustainability leader
- An energy position pioneer: with a carbon credit taskforce and ESG scorecard in place, as well as new clusters in transition commodities. Setting the standards among banks for the measurement of CO2 emissions, partnering with CarbonChain (AI-powered platform) to measure TCF lending portfolio.
- ESG pioneer with first Sustainability Linked Loan in 2017.
- Accelerating investments in renewables.
- Member of the Swiss Sustainable Finance association.
Innovation frontrunner
- Founding member of blockchain-based platforms: VAKT and KOMGO incorporated to digitalize trade flows.
- An advanced user of robots for automation, including SAIO & Power Automate with over 100 robots in operation on a daily basis.
- ING Switzerland structured the 1st digital borrowing bases (BB) in the industry and continues to invest in the development and deployment of such solutions. The bank was awarded in the Financial Innovation category for this solution in the Commodities Innovation Awards.
Awards
Global Capital - 2024
Most impressive bank for financial institution ESG capital markets
Most impressive bank for financial institution ESG capital markets
Commodities Innovation Awards - 2024
First place in the Financial Innovation category
First place in the Financial Innovation categoryGlobal Finance - 2025
Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in Switzerland
Best Bank for Sustainable Finance in SwitzerlandNews and announcements
ING Switzerland has been one of the partners of the University of Geneva, supporting the Master’s in Science in Commodity Trading programme. The bank offers students an opportunity to build hands-on experience at the bank during their studies working in different areas, including trade finance, transaction management, front office, financial and non-financial risk, trade operations, and client services
Master of Science in Commodity Trading: a unique journey into the commodity trading world with ING
Master of Science in Commodity Trading: a unique journey into the commodity trading world with ING
In this interview, Marc Schweizer, the new Head of Financial Institutions at ING Switzerland, discusses the most important trends in the Swiss market as well as customer needs and expectations in a changing environment. He reveals the measures the bank is taking to offer its customers sustainable added value.
Focusing on the holistic needs of wholesale banking clients
Focusing on the holistic needs of wholesale banking clients
ING is proud to have been recognized by Global Finance and Global Capital - a testament of its commitment to delivering superior value to its clients.
ING Switzerland recognized by esteemed global business magazines
ING Switzerland recognized by esteemed global business magazines
ING Switzerland, led by Gregory Lambillon, is boosting its wholesale banking operations across various sectors nationwide with the strategic appointment of a new Head of Financial Institutions.
ING Switzerland boosts client experience with new FI Head
ING Switzerland boosts client experience with new FI Head
Leading European bank, ING is pleased to announce two senior appointments in its Trade and Commodity Finance team. These key hires reflect the bank’s ongoing commitment to attract top talent and invest in areas of strategic growth, as it continues to strengthen its footprint in the European market.
ING Switzerland bolsters TCF sector expertise with senior appointments
ING Switzerland bolsters TCF sector expertise with senior appointments
The first ever Commodities Innovation Awards ceremony took place in Geneva this week, organized by Bilan Magazine and Ampersand World SA. The event is a celebration of the outstanding achievements in the commodities trading industry in the country. ING Switzerland won the Financial Innovation award for its Digital Agent solution for syndicated borrowing base facilities: ‘Sucafina Borrowing Base Powered by ING’.
ING Switzerland wins Commodity Innovation Award
ING Switzerland wins Commodity Innovation Award
ING Wholesale Banking in Switzerland, led by Gregory Lambillon, unveils its growth ambition for the country. The bank will enhance its product and service offering to be more relevant to clients while diversifying across additional sectors, including Healthcare & Pharma, and Asset Managers.
ING Switzerland expands its business
ING Switzerland expands its business
ING has acted as the Joint Sustainability Coordinator, together with CACIB and SMBC, Documentation Agent, Facility Agent and Bookrunner & Mandated Lead Arranger in a EUR 7bn sustainability-linked loan, leading the international consortium of over 30 banks, for Axpo Holding AG - Switzerland's largest producer of renewable energy and an international leader in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. The facility was well oversubscribed.
ING leads the financing of a sustainability-linked facility for Axpo
ING leads the financing of a sustainability-linked facility for Axpo
As of 1 February 2024, Patrick Arnaud and François Broussard joined the Management Committee of ING in Switzerland and are responsible, respectively, for TCF GMG Switzerland coverage and Transactional Commodity Finance teams in Switzerland, reflecting the new set up of the TCF business in the country.
ING in Switzerland announces new Trade and Commodity Finance set up
ING in Switzerland announces new Trade and Commodity Finance set up
Gregory Lambillon, managing director and head of TCF at ING, was appointed CEO and country manager of ING Wholesale Banking in Switzerland as of 1 November. Gregory succeeded Paul-Emmanuel Aerts who took on the role of ING global sector head of Commodities, Food & Agriculture (CF&A) in September 2023.
Gregory Lambillon appointed CEO and country manager of ING Wholesale Banking Switzerland
Gregory Lambillon appointed CEO and country manager of ING Wholesale Banking Switzerland
A competitive economy
With its low unemployment rate, high per capita income, policies of long-term monetary security and political stability, Switzerland is one of the most stable economies in the world. This stability has made it a safe haven for investors, who have brought with them a steady tide of foreign investment. Switzerland's economy holds a highly developed service sector, led by financial services. Industry still amounts to over a quarter of the Swiss gross domestic product and focuses on the manufacturing of high-technology, knowledge-based products. The obvious business advantage Switzerland has to offer makes it a competitive economy for many businesses to operate from.
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