Xavier Deschamps

Farallon Capital Europe LLP (Farallon Europe) is an independent Great Britain-based alternative investment firm which was founded in 2004 by Farallon Capital International Ltd., Andrew Spokes and Nicolas Giauque. Formerly known as Noonday Asset Management LLP, the firm changed their name to Farallon Capital Europe in 2013. Farallon Europe is headquartered in London and provides investment advice to the Farallon Funds, including separately managed accounts for institutions such as endowments, foundations, charitable organizations and state and municipal government entities.

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management SA (EDRAM) is the asset management subsidiary of Edmond de Rothschild (France) SA, itself a subsidiary of Edmond de Rothschild SA in France. The firm was founded in 1985 and previously known as Gestion Saint Honoré. Headquartered in Paris, EDRAM is a multi-specialist expert in managing equities, corporate debt, asset allocation and sovereign debt, quantitative management, infrastructure debt and overlay and benefits from the stable and independent family shareholding structure of their parent company. They are a socially responsible investor which aims to integrate environmental, social and governance factors in an investment approach that adds value in these areas.

Oddo BHF Asset Management SAS (Oddo BHF AM) is an investment adviser founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The firm is a subsidiary of Oddo BHF SCA. Oddo BHF AM provides asset management and financial advisory services to domestic and international private clients, companies, institutional investors, and IFAs.

Unigestion SA is the asset management subsidiary of Unigestion Holding SA in Switzerland. Headquartered in Geneva, the firm was founded in 1971 and manages a number of Luxembourg- and Swiss-domiciled funds primarily for institutional clients and high-net worth families. Unigestion is a signatory to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment (UNPRI) that integrates environmental, social and corporate governance criteria into their investment and decision making processes.

Union Bancaire Privée, UBP SA (UBP) is the private banking subsidiary of CBI Holding SA in Switzerland. Headquartered in Geneva, the firm was founded in 1969 by Edgar de Picciotto as Compagnie de Banque et d'Investissements (CBI). They merged with TDB-American Express Bank to create Union Bancaire Privée SA in 1990 and in 2011 acquired the Swiss wealth management subsidiary of ABN AMRO. UBP is an asset management specialist which provides wealth management services for private and institutional clients.

Aquila Capital Concepts GmbH (ACC) is the alternative investment subsidiary of Aquila Holding GmbH in Germany. Based in Hamburg, the firm was established in 2001 and has additional offices in Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore and New Zealand. ACC specializes in financial advisory services, managing and structuring hedge funds, conventional investment funds in niche areas as well as structured products. They focus on innovative ideas and specialty products for institutional investors, pension funds and foundations and high-net worth individuals.

Lombard Odier Europe SA (France) is the French asset management division of Luxembourg-based Lombard Odier Europe SA, ultimately owned by Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA, an independent Swiss private bank which was founded in 1796. Headquartered in Paris, the firm was created in 2001 and specializes in portfolio management for private and institutional clients.

CA Indosuez Wealth (Europe Private Banking) is the Luxembourg-based private banking division of Crédit Agricole Luxembourg SA, ultimately owned by Crédit Agricole SA (PA: ACA, ADR: CRARY) in France. Established in 1920, the present firm was created when Crédit Agricole Indosuez Luxembourg and Crédit Lyonnais Luxembourg merged in 2005. The firm specializes in wealth management and manages a range of fund of funds and profiled mutual funds for high-net worth individuals worldwide. In addition to their own funds and the range of financial products managed within the parent group, CAL distributes externally managed funds and also provides life-insurance products.

Genedata AG transforms data into intelligence with a portfolio of advanced software solutions. Its products include biologics, screener, expressionist, profiler, analyst, phylosospher, selector, imagence and bioprocess. The firm offers data analysis, information technology, training, software, development and hosting services to pharmaceutical, agrochemical, Industrial biotechnology companies and non-profit research organizations. The company was founded by Othmar Pfannes in 1997 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.

Majid Al Futtaim Trust LLC (MAFT) is the investment advisory subsidiary of Majid Al Futtaim Holding LLC in the United Arab Emirates, which operates through real estate, retail, ventures, and the Majid Al Futtaim Trust. Established in 1992, MAFT is a Dubai-based family office which manages the financial investments of Majid Al Futtaim, owner of Majid Al Futtaim Group. In 2010, MAF Holding entered into an agreement with Majid Al Futtaim Trust LLC, a company under common control with MAF Holding, to dispose of its wholly-owned subsidiary Majid Al Futtaim Asset Management Holdings LLC (MAFAM).

Quaero Capital SA (Quaero Capital) is an independent Swiss specialist fund management firm which was formerly known as Argos Investment Managers SA, founded in 2005 by Cristofer Gelli and Philip Best. Located in Geneva, the firm has additional offices in Zurich, Paris, London and Luxembourg. They have a partnership with Berger Van Berchem (Geneva) and Lloyd George Management (Hong Kong) for whom they distribute their funds.

York Capital Management Europe (UK) Advisors LLP (York UK) is an alternative investment firm headquartered in Liverpool, UK. The firm was founded in 2007 and is a subsidiary of York Capital Management Global Advisors LLC. York UK manages the assets of high-net-worth clients.

Endeavour Vision SA (EV) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Geneva. EV traces their origins back to 1989 through the convergence of the Vision Capital European team and the Swiss VC firm, Endeavour. EV was co-founded in 2000 by Sven Lingjaerde and Damien Tappy. The firm specializes in providing funding for entrepreneurs in life sciences, biotech, medtech, cleantech and information technology. EV operates in close cooperation with Genevest, an independent investment vehicle which has reached the divestment stage. Their investors in the funds they advise are industrial corporations, family offices, global institutional investors and business leaders in the technology and investment industry.

Banque Heritage SA is a family-controlled Swiss private bank headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with additional offices in Basel, Sion and Zurich. The firm was founded by Carlos Esteve in 1986 as the family office of the Esteve family. Banque Heritage offers a full range of products and services tailored to private and institutional clients.

Natixis Investment Managers International SA (NIM International) is the asset management subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers SA, itself a subsidiary of BPCE SA's Natixis SA (Euronext: KN) in France. The firm was founded 1984 and previously known as Ostrum Asset Management. Headquartered in Paris, NIM International provides investment management and collective portfolio management services for institutional, retail and corporate clients.

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.

MFM Mirante Fund Management SA (Mirante-FM) is an independent Swiss asset management firm which was established by Giuseppe Mirante in 2003. Headquartered in Buchillon, Mirante-FM opened an office in Zurich in 2008 to provide coverage and service to the German-speaking part of Europe. The firm manages the IFP public funds and provides tailor made solutions to institutional clients.

Aurel BGC SAS is the broker/dealer subsidiary of BGC France Holdings SAS. They are headquartered in Paris and were founded in 2008. Aurel BGC provides investment services and research.

CeQur SA develops medical devices for diabetes patients. It offers n insulin delivery device that provides three days of consistent, basal insulin deliver along with on-demand bolus insulin. The company was founded by James L. Peterson in January 2008 and is headquartered in Horw, Switzerland.

Circle Square Capital Management AG (Circle Square) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded by John C. Sullenger in 2015, the firm was formerly known as GAIA Capital Advisors SA and became Circle Square Capital Management in 2021. Circle Square provides investment advisory and management services to individual and institutional clients.

Part of IFP Intermoney Financial Products SA, IFP Asset Management SA is a Swiss financial company that offers different services, including developing new financial products and services directly or via its established subsidiaries. The company is based in Pully, Switzerland and was founded in 1991 by the actual chairman of the board and partner of the company. The company serves its institutional customers in a dedicated way and is a securities dealer approved by the Swiss authorities since 1993, and a fund distributor since 2003. IFP Asset Management is AML compliant under ARIF number 989. Sylvain Naggar has been the CEO of the company since 2003.

Anthos Fund & Asset Management BV is a Dutch company that builds portfolios tailored to their clients' ambitions, risk appetite, and preferred asset allocation. The private company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and has subsidiaries in the Netherlands. The company's absolute return strategy aims to achieve exceptional investment performance while adhering to a strong set of values. Jacco Maters has been the CEO of the company since 2018.