Thomas Baumgartner

Vontobel Asset Management AG (Vontobel AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN) in Switzerland. Founded in 1988, the firm is headquartered in Zurich and manages assets for institutional clients and the Vontobel Group's pension funds. Vontobel AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. (Switzerland) is the Swiss broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. in Great Britain. They are ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm offers equities and fixed income sales and trading services, and provides access to a range of debt and equity securities, derivative products and financing opportunities across the capital spectrum for corporate, sovereign and institutional clients.

UBS AG (Investment Management) (UBS-IM) is the Swiss investment management division of UBS AG, itself a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Formerly known as UBS Global Asset Management Switzerland, the firm was founded in 1998 when Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation merged. Headquartered in Zurich and has additional office in Basel, UBS-IM manages a range of investment funds and offers investment management services for institutional, corporate and private clients.

SG Value Partners AG provides investment advice. The joint venture company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 2017. Sven Sommer has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Robeco Schweiz AG is the Switzerland-based asset management subsidiary of ORIX Corporation Europe NV, itself a subsidiary of ORIX Corp. (TSE: 8591) in Japan. Formerly known as SAM Sustainable Asset Management AG, the firm was founded in 1995 as the first asset manager focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. They were acquired by Robeco Group in 2007 and renamed RobecoSAM AG in 2013 as part of Robeco's strategy to further align its group-wide Sustainability Investing activities. The firm became Robeco Schweiz AG in 2020. Headquartered in Zurich, Robeco Schweiz offers a comprehensive palette of products including in-house asset management, Sustainability Indices, corporate sustainability assessments, active ownership and engagement, and customized portfolio benchmarking solutions for private and institutional investors.

Credit Suisse AG (Private Banking) (CSPB) is the Zurich-based private banking division of Credit Suisse AG, itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (VX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Established in 1856, CSPB provides comprehensive advice and a range of investment products and services to private, corporate and institutional clients. The firm is a leading provider of innovative alternative investment products. Their wealth management solutions include tax planning, pension planning, life insurance solutions, wealth and inheritance advice, trusts and foundations.

UBS Asset Management Switzerland AG is the asset management subsidiary of UBS AG, ultimately owned by UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm was founded in 2018 and provides investment management services to institutional investors, distribution partners and private investors.

Schweizerische Mobiliar Asset Management AG (Schweizerische Mobiliar AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Schweizerische Mobiliar Holding AG, itself a subsidiary of Schweizerische Mobiliar Genossenschaft AG in Switzerland. Established in 1826, the firm is based in Berne and has a network of real estate partners throughout Switzerland. They operate as an independent fund management firm, providing the Group’s institutional asset and pension fund management, as well as managing the MobiFonds range of funds for individual and institutional investors.

Credit Suisse Insurance Linked Strategies Ltd. (CSILS) is an asset management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2003, the firm became a subsidiary of UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) when it acquired Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. CSILS provides investment products and solutions for private and qualified investors.

Wineus Capital (Wineus Capital) is an investment division of Wineus AG headquartered in Zug, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2008.

Sarasin & Partners LLP (Sarasin) is a global investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Sarasin Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of SIM Partnership (London) Ltd., ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. Sarasin invests thematically and responsibly on behalf of charities, private clients, institutions and investment professionals.

Avobis Group AG provides mortgage and real estate services. The firm serves in the area of insurances, investment foundations and pension funds, private banks and retail banks. The company was founded by Thomas Abegg and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

TheCityUK is a membership body that advocates for the financial and related professional services industry based in the UK. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company champions the industry and produces evidence of its importance to the wider national economy. The CEO of the company is Miles Celic.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

European Cfo Network operates as a chief financial officer's association.

Credit Suisse International (Investment Management) (Credit Suisse International-IM) is the investment management division of Credit Suisse International, an investment banking firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse International-IM provides investment advisory and management services.

Credit Suisse International engages in the provision of financial products and services focused on client driven businesses. It operates through the following segments: Investment Bank, Capital Release Unit, and Corporate Centre. The company was founded on May 9, 1990 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce is an independent not-for-profit organization with over 500 members. The Chamber is based in Zurich, Switzerland. It provides a platform for business people to facilitate dialogue and change, helping businesses grow. Founded in 1920, the Chamber promotes business relations between Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the UK.

Wineus AG provides investment advisory, M&A and financing services. It specializes in mezzanine, late venture, mature, middle market, emerging growth, later stage, bridge financing, industry consolidation, buyout, growth capital, private debt, PIPES and mezzanine financed investments. The company was founded by Thomas Abegg in 2008 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Credit Suisse Investment Partners (Schweiz) AG (Credit Suisse Schweiz) is an independent fund management firm headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Stefan Hiestand in 2007. Credit Suisse Schweiz provides access to innovative solutions across all asset classes and investment styles for private and qualified investors.

Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners AG provides institutional investors with access to infrastructure investments in the capital-intensive energy sector. It focuses on direct investment in long term contracted and regulated energy infrastructure assets. The company was founded by Roland Dörig on February 24, 2014 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Horizon21 AG (Investment Management) (Horizon21-IM) is a single-family office division of Horizon21 AG, an investment company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 2004, Horizon21-IM serves the needs of the founder of the firm and his family.

UBS Asset Management (Singapore) Ltd. (UBS Singapore) is the asset management subsidiary of UBS Asset Management AG, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Singapore, the firm offers bespoke investment solutions to a wide range of clients including corporations, pension funds, endowments and major financial institutions. UBS Singapore distributes funds through partners locally and around the Southeast Asia region.

Part of KPMG International Cooperative, KPMG Fides Peat AG is a company based in Bern, Switzerland.

Banque Lombard Odier & Cie SA (Investment Management) (Lombard Odier-IM) is the investment management division of Banque Lombard Odier & Cie, a subsidiary of Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2002 when Lombard Odier & Cie and Darier Hentsch & Cie. merged. They are headquartered in Geneva with branches and representative offices throughout Switzerland, Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Lombard Odier-IM provides private banking and asset management services to institutions, family-owned businesses and high-net worth individuals. They also provide a range of support services for independent intermediaries.

Lombard Odier Asset Management (Switzerland) SA (LOAM Switzerland) is an investment advisory subsidiary of Lombard Odier Investment Managers Holding SA, ultimately held by Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA in Switzerland. Formerly known as 1798 Global Partners (Switzerland) SA, the firm was founded in 1972 by Aziz Nahas and Hubert Keller and changed their name to Lombard Odier Asset Management (Switzerland) in 2010. LOAM Switzerland is headquartered in Petit-Lancy, Geneva.

PwC Partner Andreas Staubli Stefan Räbsamen & Co. KmG is an investment holding Swiss company founded in 2001. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The company operates as an investment holding company.

SIX Swiss Exchange AG operates as a stock exchange. It distributes a range of indices; and offers market data for shares, bonds, ETFs and funds, ETPs, indices, statistics, and data services. The firm enables to list and trade in segments, including equities, bonds, exchange traded funds (ETFs), exchange traded products (ETPs), derivatives, sponsored funds, sponsored foreign shares, warrants, and structured products. The company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Maerki Baumann & Co. AG (Maerki Baumann) is a family-owned private Swiss bank which was founded in 1932. Headquartered in Zurich with an office in Lugano, the firm provides wealth management and investment advisory services to high-net worth private and institutional clients. Maerki Baumann & Co. AG offers institutional clients a number of select services, including custodian services for Swiss-based investment fund companies, internet access to international securities exchanges, support and placement agency for private placements, IPO support for Swiss companies and brokerage and procurement of resources for mandate management.