Thirty years' experience as a monetary economist in private banking, central banking, international organisations and academia in the US, Europe and Asia. Executive roles in central banking.

Ian is a part time board/executive advisor to wealth managers, technology providers and Strategy Advisor to Multrees Investor Services.

He assists founders, boards and executives to better respond to industry complexity, uncertainty, speed of change in client expectations, technology advancements etc. which could impact their current strategy, execution and performance.

Previously with EY, PwC, IBM, Orbium, a privately held Swiss core banking implementor, sold to Accenture, experience includes working across wealth industry sub sectors, business models, geographies, firms of various sizes, at different points in their lifecycles. Can adjust to firm specific circumstances in a collaborative, cross functional and joined up way to help resolve their key strategic, client, advisor, operating model, technology issues. Provides outside in, aligned view of current, future key opportunities and challenges to help strengthen decision making, governance, communication priorities and in orchestrating an adaptive, resilient, innovative evolution path to deliver higher performance.

Anne Liebgott is founder of the online platform AW✚SWITZERLAND at americanswelcome.swiss, introducing wealth managers registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States dedicated to providing compliant wealth management services to US, Canadian, and Latin American citizens, residents, and expats. The platform also includes other wealth management-related services. In addition, Anne is the founder of AW❖UNITED KINGDOM and AW●ASIA PACIFIC | MIDDLE EAST. She also provides US-oriented, digital, and traditional marketing, communication, and business development strategies through her agency, Americom.

Reto Cueni joined Syz Group in June 2025 as Chief Economist. He previously served as Chief Economist at Vontobel Group from 2020, having been part of Vontobel Asset Management’s Investment Strategy team since 2014 as a Senior Economist.

From 2009 to 2014, Reto worked as a researcher and lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Zurich. His academic work earned him a research fellowship from the Swiss National Science Foundation at Columbia University in New York. He began his career in finance as an equity analyst at Vontobel Equity Research in 2005. He continues to serve as a guest lecturer at the University of Zurich.

In 2014, Stefan Kirsch joined the Bergos Private Bank as Senior Relationship Manager and Head of Eastern Europe. In recent years, Stefan Kirsch has won numerous clients for the Bank, not least thanks to his networking skills. Stefan Kirsch regularly participates in wealth management conferences, also as a speaker and moderator. As an accomplished Relationship Manager, he understands that serving Private Banking clients means more than just providing investment advice. He incorporates both the clients' family circumstances and business activities into his advice. Before joining what was then Berenberg, Stefan Kirsch worked at Deutsche Bank for around 15 years. From 2011 to 2014, he was Desk Head Private Banking. In 2004, he co-founded an Islamic finance joint venture (Dar Al Istithmar Ltd.) in London and led the company as CEO.

I studied Computer Science at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich (ETHZ) obtaining the Computer Science diploma in 1992. A few years later, in 2002, I completed a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) and in 2017 I obtained the OpenGroup certification as Master Certified Architect. Professionally I have about 30 years of experience in the software IT industry and in particular into the financial sector. I have worked for banks, a worldwide leading data and software provider and leading banking outsourcing companies in Switzerland. After a long and mainly technical professional experience, I have covered various managerial roles and responsibilities in departments dealing with business and technology architecture at 360 degrees in the banking sector, with a particular focus on wealth & asset management.

Christina Meier joined Vontobel in September 2021 as a Senior Offering & Project Manager, where she is responsible for developing and advancing new products and services within Private Clients. In addition, she co-leads the NextGen Investors Program, aimed at engaging the next generation of clients and facilitating wealth transitions across generations. Prior to joining Vontobel, Christina worked in strategy and business development at an international law firm in Zurich and held roles at Credit Suisse in compliance strategy and regulatory projects. Christina began her professional journey at EY in Risk Consulting, where she gained experience in managing complex challenges and crafting strategic solutions. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance and a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship & Finance from the University of Liechtenstein, as well as a CAS in Compliance in Financial Services from the University of St. Gallen.

Christina Kahr joined Vontobel in January 2024. As a Senior Offering & Project Manager, she is responsible for driving initiatives targeting the development of products and services within Private Clients. Additionally, Christina co-leads the NextGen Investors Program, an initiative dedicated to empowering the next generations of investors and fostering multi-generational wealth management. Before joining Vontobel, Christina gained valuable experience at UBS, where she was responsible for the management of discretionary investment products. Prior to that, she led strategy and compliance-related projects at Credit Suisse, further strengthening her expertise in the financial services industry. Christina holds a Master of Science in Banking & Finance from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

Denis Oevermann is heading the Investment Strategy at Bitcoin Suisse, driving the firm’s House View, client advisory, and proprietary market intelligence frameworks.

He brings a decade of experience in crypto assets, has a background in Economics and holds a Master of Finance in Asset Management and Quantitative Finance from the University of Amsterdam, with published research on crypto asset valuation and DeFi metrics.

Kunal earned his Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College London and specialises in helping Moxo’s EMEA clients design and optimise their client-facing workflows. With a focus on automation, process orchestration, and emerging Agentic AI capabilities, he supports organisations in transforming operational efficiency and elevating the end-to-end client journey.

Mr. Molliere previously worked as a Senior client investment advisor at Julius Baer in Zurich and as a Senior investment manager at Credit Suisse in Zurich and Geneva covering the UK market. Mr. Molliere began his career with JP Morgan in London as an equity analyst and fixed income sales-trading professional. Mr. Molliere holds a Master of Science in Economics and Finance from the University Paris Dauphine and a Master of Science in Finance and Econometrics from the University of London. He is also a Certified Wealth Management Advisor (CWMA) in Switzerland. Mr. Molliere enjoys kitesurfing on the Red Sea and Mixed Martial Arts. He is a French and Swiss citizen.

Boris Rankov leads the AI product strategy and front office solutions suite for InvestCloud, shaping next-generation capabilities for wealth managers worldwide. Prior to InvestCloud, Boris co-founded the Swiss AI wealth tech InCube Group, serving as Chief Product Officer, and guided the company from inception through growth to its acquisition and full integration into the InvestCloud global platform. A PhD graduate in electrical engineering from ETH Zurich, Boris has spent more than 20 years at the intersection of finance, AI, and advanced analytics, and is a frequent speaker and author on the application of AI to wealth management.