Julius Baer: Further strengthening of the Board of Directors

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Zurich, 25 July 2008 --- The Board of Directors of Julius Baer
Holding Ltd. will propose Leonhard H. Fischer, Co-Chief Executive
Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of RHJ International and
former Chief Executive of the Winterthur Group and member of the
Executive Board of the Credit Suisse Group, for election as a new
member of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in
2009. His extensive knowledge of the financial services industry will
further strengthen the Board of Directors.

With soon to be five members of the Board showing a background in the
financial services industry, the Board of Directors of Julius Baer is
fairly uniquely positioned.

Contact:

Media Relations: Tel. +41 (0)58 888 5777
Investor Relations: Tel. +41 (0)58 888 5256

About Julius Baer
Julius Baer is the leading dedicated wealth manager in Switzerland.
The Group, which has roots dating to the nineteenth century,
concentrates exclusively on private banking and asset management for
sophisticated private and institutional clients. With more than 4,200
employees worldwide, the Group managed assets in excess of CHF 360
billion at the end of June 2008. The Julius Baer Group's global
presence comprises more than 30 locations in Europe, North America,
Latin America and Asia, including Zurich (head office), Buenos Aires,
Dubai, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hong Kong, London, Lugano, Milan, Moscow,
New York, Singapore and Tokyo. Bank Julius Baer and GAM, a global
asset manager focused on active and alternative wealth management,
are the key companies of the Group. The registered shares of Julius
Baer Holding Ltd. are listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange and form part
of the Swiss Market Index (SMI) which comprises the 20 largest and
most liquid stocks.

For more information: www.juliusbaer.com

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Julius Baer Holding
Bahnhofstrasse 36, P.O. Box Zurich
Switzerland

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