Credit Suisse has hired one of Goldman Sachs' most senior technologists in Europe to oversee tech and operations during a critical phase for the Swiss bank as it ponders a fresh strategic overhaul.

The bank has named Joanne Hannaford as chief technology and operations officer, with the former Goldman exec moving to Zurich for a role that will mean reporting directly into Credit Suisse chief executive, Thomas Gottstein and sitting on Credit Suisse's board.