Drawing from his extensive experience in public affairs, Nello Castelli will focus on the follow-up of political issues related to the Swiss financial centre at federal level. In particular, he will assure the liaison with members of Parliament. A qualified teacher and jurist, he will also be a member of the Swiss Bankers' Association's commissions and working groups dealing with political and economic issues. He will report to Michel Y. Dérobert, Secretary-General of the SPBA and for media related matters he will work with Chantal Bourquin, head of communications.