Team

loyal.

respectful.

proactive.

FAM’s team members have on average over 15 years of financial expertise with diverse academic backgrounds in mathematics, engineering and economics. Our academic formation includes the best universities in the world.

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Board of Directors

Executive Management

Portfolio Management

Relationship Management

Risk Management & Compliance, and Operations

Dr. Nicholas Verwilghen

CEO

Dr. Nicholas Verwilghen

CEO

Nicholas has been an entrepreneur in institutional asset management for 25 years, half of which were dedicated to building a global USD 15 Bn AUM multi-strategy hedge fund business. He was a co-founder of various startup’s including a social listening AI & big data company in Asia. His expertise is in extracting risk premia from traditional and alternative markets and cross asset strategy allocation. His passion is with competitive and innovative teams from business to sports. Nicholas holds a PhD in quantitative finance and a lic. oec. both from the University of St. Gallen, a BSc from the University of Cologne and completed the BoT Program from IMD.

Lara Jud

COO

Lara Jud

COO

Lara is responsible for a range of operational functions at FAM and oversees the design and implementation of business strategies. She started her career in financial markets in 2007 and has ample experience working with UHNWI, establishing relationships, and addressing specific client needs. Lara graduated summa cum laude from Northwood University in Midland, MI with a B.B.A. in Management and holds a Master in Liberal Arts (ALM) in extension studies, in Anthropology and Archaeology from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA.

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Alessio Benomio

Head Portfolio Management

Alessio Benomio

Head Portfolio Management

Alessio has a background in research from a leading investment bank. He has experience in equity markets and related risk structures. At FAM, he is currently involved in management of l/s and l/o strategies. He holds a master's degree in Quantitative Finance and is very passionate about geopolitics.

Christophe Wiedersheim

Analyst

Christophe Wiedersheim

Analyst

Christophe has a background in structured finance and M&A. At FAM, he is involved in supporting portfolio management tasks of l/s and l/o strategies. He holds a bachelor degree in Economics and Finance and is currently pursuing a master degree in Quantitative Economics and Finance. He is a competitive tennis player and lifelong skier.

George Boutopoulos

Operations Manager

George Boutopoulos

Operations Manager

George started his career as an intern in data analysis. At FAM, he is involved in operational and reporting activities. George holds a bachelor degree in Computer Engineering.

Juergen Markl

Relationship Manager

Juergen Markl

Relationship Manager

As a Swiss certified banker and with a degree from the Swiss Finance Institute, Juergen has been active in International Wealth Management since 1992. He worked with several Swiss banks helping international private clients to manage and protect their wealth. He joined Fairway in 2018. Juergen is married and has two daughters.

Dr. Benedikt Czok

Board Member

Dr. Benedikt Czok

Board Member

Head Portfolio Management

Alessio has a background in research from a leading investment bank. He has experience in equity markets and related risk structures. At FAM, he is currently involved in management of l/s and l/o strategies. He holds a master degree in Quantitative Finance and is very passionate about geopolitics.

Dr. Nicholas Verwilghen

CEO

Dr. Nicholas Verwilghen

CEO

Alessio Benomio

Head Portfolio Management

Alessio Benomio

Head Portfolio Management

Alessio has a background in research from a leading investment bank. He has experience in equity markets and related risk structures. At FAM, he is currently involved in management of l/s and l/o strategies. He holds a master degree in Quantitative Finance and is very passionate about geopolitics.

Christophe Wiedersheim

Analyst

Christophe Wiedersheim

Analyst

Juergen Markl

Relationship Manager

Juergen Markl

Relationship Manager

Lara Jud

COO

Lara Jud

COO

George Boutopoulos

Operations Manager

George Boutopoulos

Operations Manager

George started his career as an intern in data analysis. At FAM, he is involved in operational and reporting activities. George holds a bachelor degree in Computer Engineering.