Claude Maurer, former Chief Economist at Credit Suisse, will join BAK Economics in Basel as Chief Economist and Executive Board member starting December 1, 2024. With nearly 20 years at CS, Maurer aims to leverage modern technologies, including AI, to enhance economic research and consulting at the institute. A former professional athlete, he represented Switzerland in sailing at the 2000 Olympics and holds a degree in economics from the University of Zurich.