Institutional Stewardship

Governance & Leadership

Led by industry veterans committed to transparency and long-term value. We maintain the highest standards of Swiss corporate governance to protect and grow institutional capital.

Executive Team

Our operational leadership combines decades of experience in private equity, wealth management, and structural finance.

Chief Executive Officer

Marc-André de Villiers

Formerly Managing Director at Pictet, Marc-André brings 25 years of institutional asset management expertise to Helvetia Capital.

Chief Investment Officer

Dr. Elena Schneider

Leading our quantitative and fundamental research teams with a PhD in Financial Economics from ETH Zürich.

Chief Financial Officer

Stefan K. Baumgartner

Overseeing risk management and fiscal integrity with a background in global regulatory compliance and private equity exit strategies.

Board of Directors

Our board provides independent oversight and strategic guidance, ensuring that every decision aligns with our commitment to Swiss quality and investor protection.

Governance Philosophy

"True stewardship is not merely the management of assets, but the preservation of trust across generations through unyielding transparency."

Hans-Peter Zbinden

Chairman

Former President of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. Mr. Zbinden brings unparalleled expertise in regulatory frameworks and cross-border investment policy.

Sophie Larsson

Non-Executive Director

Currently serving as the Head of Sustainable Finance at a major European pension fund, specializing in ESG-driven alpha generation.

Julian Thorne

Audit Committee Chair

A veteran of forensic accounting with 30 years at Deloitte UK, ensuring our internal controls meet international gold standards.

The Helvetia Standard

Our Core Principles

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Integrity

Absolute alignment with investor interests, governed by ethical rigor and personal accountability at every level.

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Transparency

Open reporting, clear fee structures, and a "no-black-box" approach to complex investment vehicles.

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Innovation

Architecting modern solutions for a digital economy while respecting the proven tenets of risk management.

Connect with Our Leadership

Request a private consultation with our executive team to discuss your institutional investment objectives.