Ernst W. BrudererDirector, CoastalSouth Bancshares, Inc. and Coastal States Bank

Mr. Bruderer is an experienced multinational entrepreneur who has an extensive background serving as CEO for various industries and working in different cultural environments. He is a founder of CoastalSouth Bancshares and Coastal States Bank.

Career Highlights
Facilitator, CELA and MELA (Current)
Vistage Chair for Vistage International (2012 - 2021)
Chairman/CEO for Burka Coffee Estates, Tanzania (1988 - 2000)
Executive Vice President for Jacobs-Suchard AG (1980 - 1989)
Corporate Secretary for Jacobs-Suchard AG (1980 - 1989)
Head of Trademarks & Patents for Jacobs-Suchard AG (1980 -1989)
Member of the Legal and Finance Departments for Jacobs-Suchard AG (1980 - 1989)

Other Directorships
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lowcountry Motors (Current)
Member of the Board of Directors of SYNCO Properties (Current)

Education
Graduate of the University of St. Gall, BA in Business and Economics
Juris Doctor, University of Zurich
Post-Graduate LLM Classes, Georgetown Law School