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 AG, Zurich
1997–98
Various positions in equity and interest rate trading, UBS AG, 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,
Member of the Management Board
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
Material Analyst
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
Luca Berger, 1998
Consumer Discretionary & Healthcare Analyst
Since 2024
Albin Kistler AG
2019–24
Equity Analyst, Vontobel Asset Management AG, Zurich
2023
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, ZHAW, Winterthur
2018–19
Junior Investment Strategist, Bank Vontobel AG, Zurich
2017–18
Junior Investment Advisor, Bank Vontobel AG, Zurich
2014–17
Apprenticeship to become a bank clerk, Bank Vontobel AG, Zurich
Ümmü Bozcelik, 1987
Risk Management & Compliance
Since 2023
Albin Kistler AG
2023
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Real Estate Corporate Finance & Law, ZHAW School of Management and Law, Zurich
2020–23
Compliance Officer, Aquila AG, Zurich
2013–20
Legal & Compliance Officer, Asset Management, Credit Suisse Asset Management Schweiz AG, Zurich
2011–13
Transaction Manager, Aircraft Finance, Credit Suisse, Zurich
2010–11
Compliance Officer, Sanctions Compliance, Credit Suisse, Zurich
2006–11
Master of Law, University of Zurich
Federico Bühlmann, 1993
Real Estate Portfolio Manager
Real Estate Analyst
Since 2024
Albin Kistler AG
2019-24
Transaction Manager / Asset & Portfolio Risk Manager Real Estate Direct, Swiss Finance & Property Group, Zurich
2016-19
Bachelor of Applied Science – Engineering and Management, ZHAW School of Engineering, Winterthur
2014-15
Structural draughtsman construction development, HA-3 Architektur AG, Zurich
2009-14
Structural draughtsman construction development, Merkli Degen Architekten, Zurich
Andreas Buner, 1989
Banks/Financial Service & Information Technology Analyst
Private Clients Advisor
Since 2020
Albin Kistler AG
2015-20
Manager, Deal Advisory – Diligence Services, KPMG Switzerland
2018
Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
2012-15
Master of Arts in Accounting & Finance, University of St. Gallen
2009-12
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Management, University of St. Gallen
David Bussmann, 1983
Head Asset Management
Healthcare Analyst
Since 2012
Albin Kistler AG
2011
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Programm
2009–12
Investment Manager, BK Investment & Wealth Advisors AG, Zurich
2007–09
Graduate Training Program (GTP) and UBS WM Diploma, UBS AG, 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,
Member of the Management Board
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
Reto Faas, 1993
Asset Management Advisor
Communication Analyst
Since 2019
Albin Kistler AG
2020
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
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 & Consumer Staples 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.
«Our passion is to deliver the best performance for every client»
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
Since 2012
Albin Kistler AG
2014
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2010–12
Global Financial Intermediaries, UBS AG, Zurich and Singapore
2007–10
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Chur
2005–07
Assistant, Graubündner Kantonalbank (GKB), Chur
Manuel Gschwend, 1984
Private Clients Advisor
Since 2021
Albin Kistler AG
2016 - 21
Wealth Manager, VZ VermögensZentrum AG, Zürich
2018 - 19
Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA)
2015 - 16
Sales Executive New Business, Swiss, Kloten
2011 - 14
Wealth Manager, VZ VermögensZentrum AG, Zürich
2009 - 11
Master of Arts in MSC, Universität St. Gallen
2008 - 09
Internship Credit Officer, Credit Suisse, Zürich
2004 - 08
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Universität St. Gallen
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
Deputy CEO
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 AG, Zurich
1993–97
Various positions at UBS AG Uster
Fortunat Heusser, 1958
Accounting
Since 2022
Albin Kistler AG
2001–21
Board of Directors, Member of the Executive Board, Head of Fiduciary Services, Qualidata Treuhand AG, Unterengstringen
After change of name in 2013
Head of Fiduciary Services, Rödl & Partner Treuhand AG, Zurich
1994–2001
Member of the Executive Board, Head of Fiduciary Services and Head of Internal Accounting/Controlling, Realisator Treuhand AG, Dietikon
1987–94
Fiduciary Officer, OBT Treuhand AG, Zurich
1978–87
Product Manager Precious Metals for Jewelry/Watch Industry, Johnson Matthey & Brandenberger AG, 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
Since 2017
Albin Kistler AG
2023–24
CAS Real Estate Investment Management, Hochschule Luzern
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
Oezlem Keles, 1986
Client Service Support
Since 2023
Albin Kistler AG
2019–22
Assistant Relationship Manager, Associate Director, Intermediaries Americas, Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG, Zurich
2014–19
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Distance University of Applied Sciences, Zurich
2018–19
Wealth Management Assistant, Authorised Signatory MBaer Merchant Bank AG, Zurich
2016–18
Executive Assistant, Taragon Capital AG, Zurich
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 AG
2006-09
Financial Planner with Swiss Federal Diploma
2003-05
Internship, UBS AG
«We base our activities on transparency, loyalty and fairness»
Marco Kern, 1986
IT & Project Management
Since 2020
Albin Kistler AG
2013–2020
Project Manager / Business Analyst / PMO, UBS AG, Zurich, Singapore & Hongkong
2009–2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, ZHAW, Winterthur
André Kistler, 1954
Founding partner
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 AG Zurich
Marco Koch, 1985
Head Finance
Since 2024
Albin Kistler AG
2021–24
Senior Manager Audit & Consulting finance market, KPMG, Zurich
2014–21
Auditor finance market, Ernst & Young / PwC , Zurich
2019
Intense Financial Market Authority Banks, FINMA, Bern (Secondment)
2015–17
Apprenticeship in Swiss Certified Public Accountant, EXPERTsuisse, Zurich
2014
Specialist Accounting & Reporting, SIX Group AG, Zurich
2006–14
Master in Banking & Finance, Universität Zurich
2008–13
Business Administration & Trust, Bürgi Nägeli RA, Zurich
Damiano Köstinger, 1990
Portfolio Management
Since 2017
Albin Kistler AG
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 & Healthcare
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
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
Sandro Schenker, 1991
Asset Management Advisor
Since 2022
Albin Kistler AG
2024
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2020–22
Client Advisor Private Banking, Credit Suisse AG, Baden
2014–18
Bachelor of Science in International Management, Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
2011–20
Various postions in wealth management, UBS AG, Zurich
2008–11
Apprenticeship to become a bank clerk, UBS AG, Olten
Philip Schmidli, 1992
Private Clients Advisor
Since 2023
Albin Kistler AG
2022–24
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Banking & Finance, SRH The Mobile University
2020–23
Private Clients Advisor, Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, Zurich
2008–20
Various positions at Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
2017–19
Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Business Administration, HSO, Zurich
2015–16
Specialist in Leadership and Management with Federal Diploma of Professinal Education and Training, EB-Zurich, Zurich
Jan Schorno, 1988
Real Estate Portfolio Manager
Seit 2023
Albin Kistler AG
2013–23
Real Estate Head of Investment for German-Speaking Switzerland/Asset Manager – Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management, Zurich (formerly Orox Asset Management)
2016–17
Swiss-Certified Real Estate Trustee
2008–12
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Business Studies, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
2007–13
Real Estate Commercial Employee/Management Assistant, Zimmermann AG, Aarau
Niki Schuler, 1986
Material & 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
«We are only interested in the net performance of our clients»
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 AG
2006–10
Bachelor of Science in Banking & Finance, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)
2006–09
Private Clients Advisor, UBS AG
2003–06
Internship/Private Clients Assistant, UBS AG
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 AG, 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
Manuel Studer, 1999
Execution & Portfolio Management
Since 2022
Albin Kistler AG
2023
Trader examination, Swiss stock exchange (SIX)
2018–21
Wealth Management Assistant, UBS AG, Zurich
2015–18
Apprenticeship to become a bank clerk, UBS AG, Zürich
Raphael Studer, 1985
Deputy Head Operations
Head of IT & Project Management
Since 2012
Albin Kistler AG
2019-21
Executive MBA HSG in Business Engineering,
University of St. Gallen
2015–16
Diploma of Advanced Studies HSG
in IT Business Management,
University of St. Gallen
2010–12
Deputy Head of Services, Raiffeisen, Weinfelden
2006–11
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration ZFH,
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur
2000–10
Various positions at Raiffeisen
Simon Subiaz, 1983
Deputy Head Asset Management
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
Kevin Temperli, 1988
Information Technology Analyst
Since 2021
Albin Kistler AG
2022
Swiss Certified Public Accountant
2017–21
Auditor, Ernst & Young, Zurich
2014–17
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur
2011
Apprenticeship Technical Merchant, Wirtschaftsschule KV Wetzikon
2008–14
Process Engineering, Servicemanager, Mägerle, Fehraltorf
2004–08
Polymechanic, Huber & Suhner, Pfäffikon
Tullio Truocchio, 1990
Client Service Support
Since 2022
Albin Kistler AG
2019–22
Business Support Market Area & RM Assistant Entrepreneurs & Executives Desk Lake Zurich, Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, Zurich
2010–19
Client Advisor & Deputy Sector Head Limmat & Rhein Market Area, Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, Zurich
2011–14
College of Higher Education for Banking + Finance, AKAD, Zurich
2009
Operations, Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG, Glattbrugg
2006–09
Banking apprenticeship, Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Theodora Tzokas, 1971
Execution & Portfolio Management
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
Chairman 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
Simon Wespi, 1990
Private Clients Advisor
Insurance Analyst
Since 2018
Albin Kistler AG
2019
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
2016–18
Sales Manager, UBS AG, Zurich
2012–16
Private Clients Advisor, UBS AG, Lucerne
2011–15
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Lucerne School of Business
2006–12
Various positions at UBS AG
Christian Wildhaber, 1975
Deputy Head of Research
Industry 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
Partner
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)
Cyrill Wittwer, 1986
Private Clients Advisor
Since 2023
Albin Kistler AG
2018–23
Private Clients Advisor, Schaffhauser Kantonalbank
2020–22
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Kalaidos Fachhochschule, Zurich
2013–18
Private Clients Advisor, Schaffhauser Kantonalbank
2008–11
Swiss Certified Business Economist HF, Kalaidos Zurich
2008–13
Pension and Financial Advisor, Clientis BS Bank Schaffhausen AG
2002–08
Various positions at Clientis BS Bank Schaffhausen AG