Urs Kern, born in Mainz, Germany, is a banking and trade finance expert with over 40 years of professional experience. From 2006 to April 2025, he served as Senior Advisor at SWIFT, the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, where he played a key role in advancing the digitalization of trade finance, financial crime compliance, and treasury solutions across the EMEA region. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at Capgemini, DG BANK, and Société Générale, leading strategic initiatives in international payments and trade finance. He began his professional journey at Dresdner Bank, where he built a solid foundation in foreign trade operations. Urs is an active member of the German Treasurers Association’s “Digital Trade” working group and a regular contributor to industry conferences and publications. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and skiing.