The make-up of our team is unique and forms the basis for our success: our analysts are responsible both for implementing our investment policy and looking after clients.

Remo Achermann, 1975
Head of Operations
Since 2000
Albin Kistler AG
1997–2000
Diploma in Business Administration, College of Higher Business Administration
1998–99
Private Banking Germany, UBS Zurich
1997–98
Various positions in equity and interest rate trading, UBS Zurich
1994–97
Various positions at UBS Uster

Iris Afschani, 1969
Client Service Support
Since 2015
Albin Kistler AG
2010–15
Assistant for German Private Banking Market, LGT Bank (Switzerland) Ltd
2007–10
Assistant for Private Wealth Management / Asia Pacific, Dresdner Bank (Switzerland) Ltd
2005–07
Administration and Animal Care, Large and Small Animal Veterinary Practice Dr. med. vet. Andreas Peter, Winterthur
2001–05
Assistant in the area of Wealth Management, HSBC Guyerzeller Bank AG, Zurich
1999–2001
Assistant to the Staff Executive, Bank Leumi le-Israel (Switzerland), Zurich
1997–99
Assistant, Huber & Partner Asset Management AG, Zurich
1989–97
Various positions at Swiss Volksbank, BZ Bank and Dresdner Bank (Switzerland) Ltd, Zurich

Norbert Albin, 1956
CEO
Since 1991
Independent asset manager
1988–90
Overall responsibility in an executive position for the entire stock market division of UBS Geneva
1987
MBA from the INSEAD business school, Fontainebleau, France
1984–86
Responsible for institutional clients in South-East Asia, UBS Tokyo
1982–84
Responsible for Singapore - Hong Kong equity trading, UBS Singapore
1980
Stock exchange trader at the Paris stock exchange
1979–82
Stock exchange trader, UBS Zurich
«We enjoy working in a performance-based culture without pressure to sell»

Nicolas Ammann, 1991
Portfolio Management & Execution
Since 2017
Albin Kistler AG
2018
Trader examination, Swiss stock exchange (SIX)
2011–17
Portfolio Manager Investment Services Credit Suisse AG, Zurich
2008–11
Apprenticeship to become a bank clerk, Credit Suisse AG, Zurich

Moritz Baumann, 1981
Head of Research
Since 2011
Albin Kistler AG
2010
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2007–11
Financial Analyst at Julius Baer, Zurich
2001–06
Master of Science in Economics, University of Bern

David Bussmann, 1983
Deputy Head Asset Management, Healthcare Analyst
Since 2012
Albin Kistler AG
2011
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2009–12
Investment Manager, BK Investment & Wealth Advisors AG, Zurich
2007–09
Graduate Training Program (GTP) and UBS WM Diploma, UBS Zurich
2006–07
Master of Science in Finance & Economics, London School of Economics
2003–06
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Bern

Arno Catrina, 1966
Head of Risk Management, Compliance & Finance
Since 2013
Albin Kistler AG
1999–2013
Partner and member of the Executive Board, Alfina Treuhand AG, Chur and Klosters
1995–99
Audit Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Chur
1992–94
Further training to become a Swiss
Certified Public Accountant
1988–90
Further training to become a Swiss Certified Fiduciary
1985–95
Various positions at Graubündner Kantonalbank, Chur
Credit department, internal audit, business accounting, accounting
«Our passion is to deliver the best performance for every client»

Arthur Decurtins, 1949
Chairman of the Board of Directors
2012–19
Senior Advisor, UBS
2007–11
Vice Chairman, Global Wealth Management & Swiss Bank, UBS
2001–07
Head of Wealth Management Asia, Germany, Benelux and Central Europe, UBS
1998–2001
Head of Investment Products and Services, Private Banking, UBS
1996–98
Head of the Investment Advisory and Asset Management group division and member of the Group Executive Board, UBS
1994–96
Member of the Executive Board for Switzerland, UBS
1993–96
Head of the Investment Advisory and Asset Management division, UBS
1976–92
Various positions in Zurich, New York and Luxembourg for UBS
1976
lic. oec. from the University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Reto Faas, 1993
Asset Management Advisor, Communication Analyst
since 2019 Albin Kistler AG
2017-19
Consultant Financial Accounting & Advisory Services, Ernst
& Young AG, Zurich
2018
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2013-17
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, ZHAW,
Winterthur
2012-15
Junior Investment Advisor, Credit Suisse AG, Zurich
2011-12
Assistant Relationship Manager, Clariden Leu AG, Zurich
2008-11
Apprenticeship to become a bank clerk, Credit Suisse AG,
Zurich

Raffael Frauenfelder, 1988
Industry Analyst, Private Clients Advisor
Since 2017
Albin Kistler AG
2019
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2012–17
Associate Senior Financial Analyst, VZ Asset Management AG
2016
Master of Science in Banking & Finance, ZHAW, Winterthur
2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, ZHAW, Winterthur
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
2011–12
Associate Operations Manager, VZ Depotbank AG
2009–11
Global Service Assistant, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.

Daniel Fust, 1966
Member of the Board of Directors
since 2019
CEO Graubündner Kantonalbank
2012-19
Member of the Management Board, Graubündner Kantonalbank
2002–12
Head of Risk Management, Graubündner Kantonalbank
1997–2002
Head of Treasury / Cash Management, Graubündner
Kantonalbank
1989-91
Degree as Swiss-certified Banking Specialist

Benjamin Ginesta, 1986
Asset Management Advisor, Healthcare Analyst
2014
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Since 2012
Albin Kistler AG
2010–12
Global Financial Intermediaries, UBS Zurich and Singapore
2007–10
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Chur
2005–07
Assistant, Graubündner Kantonalbank (GKB), Chur

Laila Haller, 1985
Private Clients Advisor, Luxury Goods / Bonds Analyst
Since 2014
Albin Kistler AG
2014
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2011–14
Fixed Income Sales Development, UBS AG, Opfikon
2008–11
Equities Controlling, UBS AG, Opfikon
2007–08
Junior Assistant, Department of Banking and Finance, University of Zurich
2005–08
Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, University of Zurich

Ediz Hatipoglu, 1984
IT & Project Management
since 2019 Albin Kistler AG
2015-19
Application Manager, Bank Julius Bär AG, Zurich
2014-15
System Administrator, Avaloq AG, Zurich
2013-16
Technical College Degree in Business Information Systems,
AKAD Business, Zurich
2008-14
IT Specialist, The Boston Consulting Group, Zurich
2006-08
Technical Operator, Sunrise AG, Zurich

Roman Heinimann, 1973
Head of Private Clients
Since 2001
Albin Kistler AG
2000–02
Training to become a Swiss Certified Banking Specialist
1997–2001
Investment advisory services for Swiss and foreign clients, UBS Zurich
1993–97
Various positions at UBS Uster

Tobias Hochstrasser, 1984
Information Technology Analyst, Asset Management Advisor
Since 2017
Albin Kistler AG
2015
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2014–17
Investment Strategist UBS AG
2011–14
Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager, UBS Swiss Financial Advisers AG
2009–10
Master of Science in Finance & Investment, University of Edinburgh
2008
Equity Analyst, Naissance Capital AG
2005–08
Bachelor of Arts in Banking & Finance, University of Zurich

Valérie Hofmann, 1984
Private Clients Advisor
Since 2019 Albin Kistler AG
2010-19
Private Client Advisor, Liechtensteinische Landesbank AG, Vaduz FL
2015
Master of Advanced Studies FHO in Business Administration, HTW Chur
2008-10
Back Office, JCE Hottinger & Co. Vermögensverwaltung, Zurich
2005-08
Bachelor of Science FHNW in Business Administration, Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, Olten

Stephan Hürzeler, 1974
Member of the Board of Directors
Since 2012
CFO and member of the Management Board, Amstein + Walthert Group
2004–12
Deputy Director of the Audit Business Line, Accredited Audit Expert, Balmer-Etienne AG, Zurich
2009–10
Diploma as Certified IFRS Accountant
2004–07
Training to become a Swiss Certified Fiduciary
1998–2004
Manager of Accounting Business Line and Payroll Services, Ernst + Young AG, Zurich
1998–2001
Training to become a Swiss Certified Finance and Accounting Specialist

Philipp Jossen, 1985
Client Advisor, Real Estate Analyst
Since 2017
Albin Kistler AG
2011–17
Financial Consulting, VZ VermögensZentrum
2007–11
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, ZHAW
2005–07
Postmaturitäre Wirtschaftsausbildung (post-Matura business training; PWA),
Kaderschule Zürich/Generali Switzerland
«We base our activities on transparency, loyalty and fairness»

Roger Keller, 1984
Client Advisor
Since 2019 Albin Kistler AG
2017-19
Financial Planner, Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd.
2016-17
Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA)
2013-17
Wealth Manager, VZ VermögensZentrum
2008-12
Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur
2005-13
Wealth Management International Germany, UBS
2006-09
Financial Planner with Swiss Federal Diploma
2003-05
Internship, UBS

André Kistler, 1954
Chief Investment Strategist
Since 1982
Independent asset manager
1981–82
Asset Management, Bank Vontobel, Zurich
1980
Research Department, Fiduciary Trust New York
1978–79
Economic Studies, Bank Vontobel, Zurich
1977
Research Department, Strauss Turnbull & Co. London
1974–76
Finance studies, UBS Zurich

Damiano Köstinger, 1990
Portfolio Management
Since 2017
Albin Kistler AG
2015–17
AZEK, Certified Wealth Manager
2012–17
Implementation, Marcuard Heritage AG
2011–12
Execution and Deliveries, Rothschild Bank AG
2010–11
Mid-Office Specialist, Nomura Bank (Switzerland) Ltd.
2007–10
Apprenticeship to become a bank clerk, UBS AG, Zürich

Nicole Meyer, 1987
Client Service Support
Since 2018
Albin Kistler AG
2016–17
Break for family reasons
2016
Sales Management Associate for the Advertising Market, NZZ Media Solutions AG, Zurich
2014–16
Sales Support Large Enterprise Operations, Xerox AG, Glattbrugg
2011–14
Marketing & Sales Assistant and Clerk Fund Operations, FinOps AG, Zurich
2009–13
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur
2008–11
Fund Administration Clerk, Finaclear AG, Zurich

Romano Monsch, 1986
Consumer Staples Analyst, Asset Management Advisor
Since 2016
Albin Kistler AG
2016
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2013–16
Buy-Side Equity Analyst, Credit Suisse
2010–12
Master of Science in Sustainable Development, Universität Basel
2010
Sustainability Analyst, Zürcher Kantonalbank
2009–10
Sustainability Analyst, Inrate
2006–09
Bachelor of Science in Geography, Universität Bern

Jessica Oettinger, 1985
Client Service Support
Since 2019 Albin Kistler AG
2016–19
Employee and Vocational Trainer for Client Services, Rahn+Bodmer Co., Zurich
2016
Assistant to the General Secretariat, Swiss Insurance Association, Zurich
2015–16
Administrator in the Securities Department, Liberty Vorsorge AG, Schwyz
2009–15
Various posts in the area of UHNWI as well as Vocational Trainer at Credit Suisse AG, Zurich, and Federal Diploma as Banking Specialist at AKAD, Zurich
2006–08
Securities Desk and Corporate Actions Employee and Vocational Trainer, Bank Vontobel AG, Zurich

Renata Oggier, 1963
Client Service Support
Since 2011
Albin Kistler AG
2005–11
Head of Back Office and Project Management, Cape Capital AG, Zurich
2001–05
IT Business Analyst, Clariden Bank, Zurich
2001–02
Head of Middle Office and Project Management, PBS Private Bank Switzerland Ltd, Zurich
1999–2001
Head of Document Management, Cantrade Privatbank AG, Zurich
1985–99
Various positions at Swiss Bank Corporation and UBS AG, Zurich

Benjamin Schoch, 1981
Head of Asset Management
Since 2013
Albin Kistler AG
2020
Certificate in ESG Investing (CFA UK)
2014
Chartered Market Technician (CMT)
2011
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2010–13
Senior Investment Analyst, Peritus Investment Consultancy AG
2010
Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
2006–10
Investment Consultant, PPCmetrics AG
2005–06
Master of Science in Finance, Banking and Controlling, University of Basel
2001–04
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Bern

Niki Schuler, 1986
Chemicals & Insurance Analyst, Private Clients Advisor
Since 2016
Albin Kistler AG
2016
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2012–15
Consultant, Transaction Advisory Services, Ernst & Young
2009–13
Master of Arts in Accounting & Finance, University of St. Gallen
2005–08
Bachelor of Arts in Banking & Finance, University of Zurich

Martin Schultes, 1984
Deputy Head Private Clients
Since 2013
Albin Kistler AG
2012
Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA)
Certified Wealth Management Advisor (CWMA)
2009–13
Client Advisor Wealth Management Switzerland, UBS
2006–10
Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)
2006–09
Private Clients Advisor, UBS
2003–06
Internship/Private Clients Assistant, UBS

Anita Spiess, 1977
Compliance
Since 2007
Albin Kistler AG
1998–2006
Wealth Management Assistant, SZ Consulting AG, Brig
1996–98
Investment Client Business, UBS Brig

Roland Spörndli, 1973
Consumer Discretionary & Industry Analyst Advisor, Private Clients Advisor
Since 2005
Albin Kistler AG
1998–2004
Private Banking Switzerland, UBS, Zurich
1999–2001
Training in business administration, KSZH
1996–97
Private Banking Switzerland, SBC, Dübendorf
1994–95
Private Banking Switzerland, SBC, Zurich-Oerlikon
1992–93
Swiss Private Investors, SBC, Zurich Oberstrass

Raphael Studer, 1985
Deputy Head Operations, Head of IT & Project Management
Since 2012
Albin Kistler AG
2015–16
Diploma of Advanced Studies HSG
in IT Business Management,
University of St. Gallen
2010–12
Deputy Head of Services, Raiffeisenbank Regio Weinfelden
2006–11
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur
2000–10
Various positions at Raiffeisen
«We are only interested in the net performance of our clients»

Simon Subiaz, 1983
Private Clients Advisor, Banks / Financial Service Analyst
Since 2017
Albin Kistler AG
2016
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2008–17
Wealth Management Clients Switzerland, Credit Suisse AG
2003–08
Master of Science in Business Administration, University of Bern

Theodora Tzokas, 1971
Execution
Since 2015
Albin Kistler AG
2011–15
Equity and interest rate trading, Incore Bank AG, Zurich
2006–10
Private Banking, Clariden Leu AG, Zurich
2004–06
Training to become a Swiss Certified Banking Specialist
1998–2006
Equity trading Switzerland, Rifis AG (Maerki Baumann & Co. AG)
1995
Trader examination, Swiss stock exchange

Alois Vinzens, 1959
Member of the Board of Directors
Since 2019
Various directorships
2003–19
CEO of Graubündner Kantonalbank
2001–02
Swiss Re, New York
2001
Harvard Business School, AMP
1984
Joined Graubündner Kantonalbank
Member of the Executive Board since 1997
1979–88
Degree in Economics (lic. oec.) at the University of St.Gallen (HSG)
Training to become a Swiss Certified Public Accountant

Martin Vincenz, 1971
Member of the Board of Directors
Since 2007
Partner at Vincenz & Partner, lawyers and notaries, Chur, as an independent lawyer and certified
tax expert specialising in tax and commercial law
2005-06
Client Manager for fund and trust structures, Industrie- und Finanzkontor Ets., Vaduz
2003–05
Employed in the Corporate International department, KPMG Fides, Zug
2001–04
Training to become a Swiss Certified Tax Expert
2001–03
Tax advisor in Tax and Legal Services, predominantly serving banks and insurance companies, PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich
2001
Admission to the bar of the Canton of Grisons
1998–2000
Employed at a legal practice in Chur and the Administrative Court of Grisons
1997
Master’s degree in law

Jean-Raymond Wehrli, 1968
Asset Management Advisor Romandie
Since 2019 Albin Kistler AG
2004–18
Head of Institutional Clients Geneva
Member of Management Team Geneva
Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd.
2001–02
Employee Pension Specialist with
Swiss Federal Diploma
1998–2004
Portfolio Manager and Institutional Clients Advisor, various institutions
1993–97
Institutional Clients Portfolio Manager
UBS Asset Management
1990–92
Master in Economics and Industrial Sciences, Finance option, University of Geneva

Simon Wespi, 1990
Private Clients Advisor, Insurance / Interest Analyst
Since 2018
Albin Kistler AG
2019
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2016–18
Sales Manager, UBS Switzerland AG, Zurich
2012–16
Private Clients Advisor, UBS Switzerland AG, Lucerne
2011–15
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Lucerne School of Business
2006–12
Various positions at UBS

Christian Wildhaber, 1975
Deputy Head of Research, Industry & Real Estate Analyst
Since 1997
Albin Kistler AG
1997–2000
Diploma in Business Administration, College of Higher Business Administration
1995–97
Lending business, SBC Dübendorf
1994–95
Foreign exchange trading, SBC Zurich

Rico Willi, 1968
Deputy CEO
Since 2010
Albin Kistler AG, Chur
2003–10
Graubündner Kantonalbank
Head of Private Banking & Institutional Clients
2001–03
Sustainable Asset Management (SAM)
Relationship Manager, Institutional Clients
1999–2000
Credit Suisse Private Banking
1994–99
Credit Suisse Asset Management
Relationship Manager, Institutional Clients
1991–94
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BBA)