About us

Dr. De Prati has held Board Memberships in various private and listed companies for several years. Currently he serves on the Board of Rothschild & Co. Bank AG and Adecoagro (AGRO). Prior to that, Dr. De Prati worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for 12 years where he held the positions of CEO and Country Head Switzerland. He began his career as an Investment Banker at CS First Boston. Dr. De Prati holds a degree in political economy and a doctorate in economics from the University of Zurich. Christian enjoys various types of sport, especially football skiing and surfing and is passionate about art and travelling. He is a Swiss citizen.

Mr. Gabris previously worked as a senior client advisor at the private banking unit of Lombard Odier in Zurich and Geneva. Prior to that, he worked as a research sell-side analyst at Lombard Odier in Zurich and as an analyst at the institutional asset management unit of UBS in Zurich. Mr. Gabris holds a MBA degree from Columbia University (New York) and a Master of Science in Production Management from the Swiss Institute of Technology. He is also a certified Financial Analyst and Portfolio Manager (AZEK-CFPI). Mr. Gabris is a car and motor racing enthusiast. He is a Swiss citizen.

Mr. Welti previously worked at Sygnum Bank as Group Head of Legal & Compliance. Prior to that he was in the Financial Services Leadership Team and held the position of Head Regulatory, Compliance & Legal at Deloitte Switzerland as well as was Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel at a Private Banking firm in Zurich. Mr. Welti began his career at an international business law firm. Mr. Welti holds a Master’s in Law from the University of St. Gallen and a LL.M. in International Business Law (CAS) from the University of Zurich. He has participated in a number of industry expert groups and has also been a guest lecturer on private and business law at the University of St Gallen. Mr. Welti is a passionate tennis player, skier and cyclist. He is a Swiss citizen.

Mr. Gabris is co-founder of Goldbach Capital AG. After working at UBS in the controlling department and as deputy CFO of a Swiss family-controlled company active in the automotive industry, Mr. Gabris worked for more than 13 years as a tax expert for the Canton of Neuchatel in Switzerland. He has developed an extensive network among Swiss and international entrepreneurs, as well as with corporations and various government authorities both in Switzerland and abroad. Mr. Gabris holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Neuchâtel. Mr. Gabris is a car enthusiast and passionate about sports and nutrition. He is a Swiss citizen and the brother of our founder and CEO.

Mr. Kamer previously worked as a senior client advisor at UBS Swiss Financial Advisers AG in Zurich, the SEC unit of UBS. He focused on advising US clients with international connections, typically persons with dual tax status. Mr. Kamer is advising high net worth individuals either directly or indirectly through their family offices and trusted advisors. Prior to that, Mr. Kamer worked as UBS Branch Manager, with a focus on the Executives and Entrepreneurs, Sports and Entertainment client segment. Mr. Kamer holds an Executive Program Degree from the Swiss Finance Institute in Zurich and a Swiss Federal Diploma in Banking. Mr. Kamer is a passionate tennis & golf player and a family man. He is a Swiss citizen.

Mr. Homann previously worked as head of the desk servicing Multi Family Offices and Independent Asset Managers at Bank J. Safra Sarasin in Zurich. Prior to that, Mr. Homann worked at UBS in Zurich servicing MFOs primarily based in London and in the UBS product team focusing on estate planning solutions for international clients. He started his career in the Management Consulting area of PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Homann is Partner and COO of the firm. He holds a Master of Science in Business and Economics from Lund University in Sweden. He first came to Switzerland for an Exchange Program at University of St. Gallen in 1998 and has remained in Switzerland since then. Mr. Homann is a keen skier, likes to mountain bike and play tennis and golf. He is a Swedish and Swiss citizen.

Mr. Garcia comes to Alpen Partners with a 30-year career in private banking and commercial banking in Mexico, the USA and Europe (London, Monaco and Geneva). Throughout his career, Mr. Garcia cultivated personal relationships with leading Mexican families and advised them both as institutional clients and for personal banking relationships. He previously worked at the senior management level for Bear Stearns and Alex Brown, which later became Deutsche Bank/Alex Brown. Mr. Garcia served on the management board of the Banque Pasche Monaco and was in charge of the Ultra High Net-Worth desk. Mr. Garcia attended the School of Finance at the University of Denver, the General Motors Management development program in Michigan and the Shearson Lehman/American Express Financial Consultant Internship Program. He is a private pilot and enjoys trekking in the Alps. He is a dual Mexican/US national.

Mr. Turunen previously worked as a Board Member in various international companies, like Ifolor AG, Minick AG (acquired by Swisscom AG), Distefora Mobile AG (MBO), Panorama9 Inc, AnyTech365 (acquired by Zalatoris Corp), and Industrias Mora SA. He held the positions of Executive Chairman, Non-Executive Director, and Executive Board Advisor. He is a Turnaround & Strategy Expert with multiple successful exits in the Technology sector. He is well connected in the Venture Capital and Private Equity industries and possesses vast knowledge about traditional IPOs and SPAC IPOs. He holds an MBA from Syracuse University in New York. Mr. Turunen is an Ex-Olympian and World Champion Mogul Skier. He represented his native country, Finland, in the Olympic Games in 1988 and 1992. Nowadays, he is still a keen skier and golfer. He is a Finnish citizen.

Mr. Bösch previously worked as a senior client advisor of Hyposwiss Advisors, primarily advising Canadian clients. He was head of the Zurich office as well as voting member of the Investment Committee. Prior to that, he worked as a senior client advisor, team leader and deputy to the Market Head North America International at Credit Suisse in Zurich. Mr. Bösch holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Major in Banking and Finance from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur. In addition, Mr. Bösch holds a Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) designation from the Canadian Securities Institute and he is a Certified Wealth Management Advisor (CWMA) in Switzerland. Mr. Bösch is a padel-tennis enthusiast and enjoys travelling and hiking. He is a Swiss and Austrian citizen.

Ms. Calisti previously worked as a senior client advisor at Julius Baer in Zurich. Prior to that, she worked as senior client advisor at UBS Wealth management in Zurich and in Milan. She is advising mostly Italian speaking clients, with a focus on executives and entrepreneurs. Ms. Calisti holds a Master’s Degree in Economy from the University of Napoli. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) in Padua (Italy). She is also a certified Promotore Finanziario (PR) in Italy and a Certified Wealth Management Advisor (CWMA) in Switzerland. Ms. Calisti enjoys travelling, scuba diving and surfing. She is an Italian citizen.

Mr. Erny previously worked for over a decade as a senior client advisor at Julius Baer in Zurich with a focus on European and Israeli clients. Prior to that he worked in the Treasury and Finance Department of Credit Suisse before joining the client advisory team in Zurich. He started his career in the insurance business at Nationale Suisse. Mr. Erny holds an Advanced Swiss Federal Certificate of Higher Education in Business Administration and is a Certified Wealth Management Advisor CWMA (SAQ). He dedicates his free time to the motion picture industry and to charitable initiatives for a nonprofit foundation. He is a Swiss citizen.

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.

Mr. Grubesa previously worked at M.M. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) as a Portfolio Manager. He started his professional career at WM Partners in Zurich as a Research Analyst. Mr. Grubesa is responsible for research and investment selection. He is a member of the portfolio management and trading team of Alpen Partners. Mr. Grubesa holds a Master’s degree in banking and finance from the University of Basel. He is a passionate swimmer and car enthusiast. He is a Swiss citizen.

Mr. Vaillant previously worked in the Advisory Team at BNP Paribas in Geneva, contributing to investment proposals and recommendations for clients, as well as customizing portfolios for Investment Managers. Prior to that he worked at CONINCO, specializing in Equity analysis as well as the incorporation of impact investing solutions in portfolio construction. Mr. Vaillant is a member of the portfolio management and trading team of Alpen Partners. Mr. Vaillant holds a Master in Finance from HEC Lausanne and a Bachelor in Economics from Maastricht University. He is also a CFA Charterholder. Mr. Vaillant is passionate about tennis and enjoys travelling. He is a French citizen.

Mr. Lukas previously worked in sales for a PropTech startup and at Zurich Sotheby’s International Realty. Prior to that, he interned at Schoellerbank in Vienna and at a consulting firm for private banks and family offices in the DACH region. Mr. Lukas holds a Master of Science in International Banking and Finance from Lingnan University (Hong Kong) and a Master of Science in Real Estate from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. In addition, he holds two Bachelor of Science degrees and an Austrian accounting certificate. Mr. Lukas enjoys tennis and alpine sports. He is a Swiss and French citizen.

Mr. Menés previously worked as Senior Investment Advisor at Credit Suisse in Zurich, with expertise in advising ultra-high-net-worth private clients across Mexico, Central America, and Venezuela. Prior to that, he held several trading roles at Banco Santander based in Madrid, specializing in foreign exchange and rates markets. Mr. Menés is a member of the Portfolio Management and Trading Team of Goldbach Capital. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) and a Master of Science in Financial Markets from the Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB) in Madrid. He is also a Certified Wealth Management Advisor (CWMA) in Switzerland. Mr. Menés enjoys traveling, sports, and spending time with his family. He is a Spanish citizen.

Mr. Elgegren previously worked as a Trader at UBS in Zurich. He began his career at Credit Suisse as an Equity Analyst. Mr. Elgegren is a CFA charter holder and holds a Master of Science in Finance from Lund University. He is a member of the Portfolio Management and Trading Team of Goldbach Capital. Mr. Elgegren is an avid athlete and language learner. He is a Swedish citizen.

Mr. Baumgartner previously worked as a Relationship Manager at VP Bank in Zurich. Prior to that he held positions in the Digital Payments Fraud Investigation Team at Western Union as well as in the Financial Risk Management Team at Helvetia Insurance. He began his career as a Relationship Manager at Raiffeisen in Switzerland. Mr. Baumgarter is a member of the Portfolio Management and Trading Team of Goldbach Capital. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Applied Sciences St. Gallen as well as Master of Science Degrees in Finance from BI Norwegian Business School and Financial Economics from ISM. Mr. Baumgartner enjoys skiing, football, and travelling the world with his wife. He is a Swiss citizen.

Mr. Boehme previously worked in various positions at different External Asset Management firms, supporting Relationship Managers, local Managing Directors, and the Board of Directors in their functions. Prior to that, he worked at Credit Suisse as part of the UK/Ireland Private Banking Team focusing on HNW and UHNW clients. Mr. Boehme is part of our Private Client Services Team, working closely with partners and the Portfolio Management Team to deliver exceptional services to all our clients domestically in Switzerland and abroad. Mr. Boehme is passionate about cars, golf, and ice hockey. He is a German citizen.

Mr. Hollenstein previously worked as Senior Partner and Deputy Head of the Zurich office for a Swiss based Multi Family Office. Prior to that he was a Managing Director at Credit Suisse’s EAM division, serving Independent Asset Managers in Switzerland and abroad. Mr. Hollenstein started his career in the early ‘90’s as an FX trader with UBS and the Industrial Bank of Japan. Mr. Hollenstein is Head of Business Development at Goldbach Capital. He is a Certified Wealth Management Advisor (SAQ). Mr. Hollenstein enjoys various sporting activities, music, and classic cars. He is a Swiss and Irish citizen.

Mr. Da Silva previously worked at UBS as an Investment and Wealth Management Advisor, where he specialized in delivering tailored advisory services in long-term wealth strategies. Prior to that, he participated in UBS’s esteemed JUNA Talent Development Program. Mr. Da Silva holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the ZHAW School of Management and Law. He is currently a Project Manager at Alpen Partners, where he contributes to driving key strategic initiatives. Mr. Da Silva is passionate about traveling and exploring new cultures. He is a Swiss and Portuguese citizen.

Ms. Aubail previously worked as a Relationship Manager within Private Banking at Credit Suisse, based in one of their offices in the Greater Zurich Area. Prior to that, she worked as a Relationship Manager at Raiffeisenbank. She holds a degree in Banking & Economics from Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences in Zurich. Ms. Aubail is part of our Private Client Team, where she works closely with our partners and Portfolio Management Team to provide a high-quality service to our clients. Ms. Aubail is a passionate free diver, enjoys sports, good food, and listening to music. She is a Swiss citizen.

Mr. Steiner previously worked in the wealth management unit of UBS Swiss Financial Advisers AG in Zurich, the SEC unit of UBS. Prior to UBS, Mr. Steiner worked in the Global External Asset Management Division of Credit Suisse Zurich as a Business Risk Officer. Mr. Steiner is part of our private clients’ services team and serves clients for all their sophisticated financial needs. He works closely with our partners to offer clients a holistic solution. He studied banking and finance and has been active in the private banking industry for more than 10 years. Mr. Steiner enjoys mountain biking and is an enthusiastic snowboarder. He is a Swiss citizen.

Ms. Daniel previously worked as an Assistant in Private Banking for a boutique advisory firm specialized in asset management and family office services, before joining Goldbach Capital. Prior to this, Ms. Daniel worked as a client services representative for a subsidiary of Credit Suisse, which provided Treasury Services to corporate clients. Ms. Daniel has gathered experience in securities services doing settlements and back-office work mainly for banks and Institutional clients at UBS AG. Ms. Daniel is part of our private clients’ services team. She addresses our clients for all their high-end requests and works closely with our partners on client-facing activities. Ms. Daniel is a passionate singer and lover of music who enjoys travelling. She is a Swiss citizen.

Ms. Brown previously worked as a Compliance Officer in the Global Anti-Bribery & Corruption Team at Credit Suisse AG in Zürich.
Prior to that she worked in the Regulatory and Legal Department of a Fund Representation Firm also based in Zurich, where she was responsible for an international portfolio of clients.
Ms. Brown is Head of Compliance at Alpen Partners and holds a Bachelors of Scots Law with German Law Honours Degree from the University of Aberdeen.
Ms. Brown enjoys regular fitness, good food and spending time with family and friends. She is a British citizen.

Ms. Bakari previously worked at Hyposwiss Advisors servicing US and Canadian clients. Prior to that, she worked at Silvercoast Partners in Zurich. Ms. Bakari started her career at Credit Suisse, where she held a variety of roles in the areas of portfolio management and compliance before joining Credit Suisse’s North America team servicing Canadian clients. She is our Compliance Officer for Canadian clients and works closely with our partners and the portfolio management team. Ms. Bakari holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Banking, and Finance from UAS Zürich. She is a Certified Wealth Management Advisor in Switzerland and holds the Series 65 FINRA certificate. Ms. Bakari enjoys sports in general, loves music, and enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. She is a Swiss citizen.