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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
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.
Alessia Favotto
Senior Portfolio Manager
Alessia Favotto
Senior Portfolio Manager
Alessia has a background in Hedge Fund investing and is responsible for fund selection, both in the traditional and in the alternative space. She is also passionate about Fixed Income markets and is active in bond selection. Alessia holds a MA in Banking and Finance from the Università della Svizzera Italiana and is a CFA Charterholder.
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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
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
Benedikt Czok has been managing partner of the 1741 Group since 2016. He studied law at the University of Zurich between 2004 and 2009 and received his doctorate from the same institution in 2010. After working for a Zurich law firm, after his admission as Attorney-at-Law in 2012, he joined the Raiffeisen Switzerland Group as Legal Counsel. Before he was managing partner of the 1741 Group, he served as General Counsel in Asset Management of the Raiffeisen Switzerland Group. Benedikt Czok has outstanding expertise of national as well as international fund law and related supervisory practice. He advises numerous asset managers, management companies, and distributors in Switzerland and abroad. Benedikt Czok is a German citizen and speaks German, English, and Polish.
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.
Dr. Benedikt Czok
Chairman
Dr. Benedikt Czok
Chairman
Benedikt Czok has been managing partner of the 1741 Group since 2016. He studied law at the University of Zurich between 2004 and 2009 and received his doctorate from the same institution in 2010. After working for a Zurich law firm, after his admission as Attorney-at-Law in 2012, he joined the Raiffeisen Switzerland Group as Legal Counsel. Before he was managing partner of the 1741 Group, he served as General Counsel in Asset Management of the Raiffeisen Switzerland Group. Benedikt Czok has outstanding expertise of national as well as international fund law and related supervisory practice. He advises numerous asset managers, management companies, and distributors in Switzerland and abroad. Benedikt Czok is a German citizen and speaks German, English, and Polish.
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.
Alessia Favotto
Senior Portfolio Manager
Alessia Favotto
Senior Portfolio Manager
Alessia has a background in Hedge Fund investing and is responsible for fund selection, both in the traditional and in the alternative space. She is also passionate about Fixed Income markets and is active in bond selection. Alessia holds a MA in Banking and Finance from the Università della Svizzera Italiana and is a CFA Charterholder.
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.
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.
Alessia Favotto
Senior Portfolio Manager
Alessia Favotto
Senior Portfolio Manager
Alessia has a background in Hedge Fund investing and is responsible for fund selection, both in the traditional and in the alternative space. She is also passionate about Fixed Income markets and is active in bond selection. Alessia holds a MA in Banking and Finance from the Università della Svizzera Italiana and is a CFA Charterholder.
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
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.
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.
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.
George Boutopoulos
Operations Manager