Martin Ebner
Swiss businessman
Martin Ebner (born 12 August 1945) is a Swiss billionaire, businessman and investor. He is the founder of BZ Bank and the investment firm, BZ Group. Through his investment vehicle Patinex, he owns multimillion-dollar stakes in various companies; his biggest holdings include Vifor Pharma, Temenos AG, and Intershop. As of 2026, Forbes estimates his net worth at $4.8 billion.
Early life
Ebner grew up in Hurden near Pfäffikon SZ. He studied law at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, graduating magna cum laude as lic.iur. and earned a PhD in business administration from the University of Florida.
Career
Before founding BZ Bank in 1985, and the investment firm, BZ Group in 1988, Ebner worked for Credit Suisse, and the private bank Vontobel, where he was a member of the executive board.
He is a major shareholder of Helvetic Airways, a Swiss low cost airline. In 2018, Ebner has signed a 600 million francs deal with Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer for delivery of 12 new aircraft.
Rise
In 1988, Ebner founded BZ Gruppe Holding Aktiengesellschaft.
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