How disciplined endurance powers markets and life success in the long run

Ultra-marathoner Tim Wannenmacher, UBS’ head of global markets and co-head of OneUBS in Asia-Pacific, uses integrated approach to guide clients When Tim Wannenmacher took part in his first ultra-marathon across the Gobi Desert in 2008, he had never run more than 10km. But his mind was made up; he planned his path and achieved his goal. After completing another ultra the following year, he has regularly taken part in Hong Kong’s 100km Oxfam Trailwalker team event. Wannenmacher works for UBS, the Switzerland-headquartered financial institution that provides a reported US$7.3 trillion worth of assets under management, as well as investment banking capabilities, and personal and corporate banking services. The determination and focus he puts into his training runs are part of the mindset he brings to his work as one of the company’s managing directors and head of global markets in Asia-Pacific – a role he took on two years ago. “My craft is disciplined endurance,” he says. “I thrive on setting audacious goals and charting a clear, disciplined path to achieve them. “In investment banking, we aim to evaluate all possible outcomes, focusing on preparation and stress-testing strategies to eliminate noise.

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