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Christoph Schwarzenbach

Christoph Schwarzenbach

Christoph Schwarzenbach

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I studied engineering, but was then able to gain experience as a management consultant, which opened up a wide range of subjects to me. By coincidence, I came to Finad and found a great mentor and close confidante in Miguel Steiner. For me, consultancy is at the forefront and the individual is at the heart of our work.

I am a general specialist in issues that concern most people. Ultimately, our job secures the livelihood and continuance of assets for our clients and their families. My partners and I provide security and competence, which make the most of everything for our clients – honestly, impartially and without any sales pressure. I enjoy working in a team with such a broad wealth of expertise.

Languages
  • German – Mother tongue
  • English – Fluent
  • Spanish – Fluent
  • Portuguese – Fluent
  • French – Fluent
Publications
Work experience
2003 - Present
Senior Partner, Shareholder
FINAD AG, Zurich
As managing director initially responsible for the new strategic direction of Finad AG. Management buy out, takeover of the Board of Directors, sole owner in 2003, subsequently conversion to a partner structure through the addition of new shareholders. Withdrawal from the Board of Directors, management with special focus on leadership and development of client mandates and investment consulting.
2003 - ongoing
Board of Directors mandates, Foundation Board mandates
Various board memberships in industry and investment companies and charitable foundations
Partner and management of a company in the packaging industry in Brazil
2002 - 2003
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Self-employed consulting and entrepreneurship
Study on the strategic positioning of an industrial company in Brazil. Foundation of two start-ups in the field of Internet and industry
2000 - 2002
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Adcore / Cellnetwork Internet Strategy Consultants, Zürich
Consulting services, preparation of studies for large companies in Europe on strategic orientation issues, taking into account new technologies and the Internet.
1997 - 2000
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Monitor Group, Zurich
Classic strategy consulting for clients in France, Germany, England, Greece and Switzerland in the postal services, industry, mechanical and plant engineering sectors
Education
2001 - 2002
Various seminars on corporate finance
1999
Seminar Company and Option Valuation, with Professor Tom Copeland, Boston
1992 - 1997
Master in Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Brunel University, UK Master in Technology Management, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (Diploma) Master in Production Engineering, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (Diploma)
1996
Internship at Chrysler, Graz, Austria. Simulation of the production system, analysis of production expansion
1995
Internship at Nestlé in Santiago de Chile, Production System Design
1994
Training as an officer of the Swiss Army, Mechanized Troops
Work experience
Education
Languages
Work experience
2003 - Present
Senior Partner, Shareholder
FINAD AG, Zurich
As managing director initially responsible for the new strategic direction of Finad AG. Management buy out, takeover of the Board of Directors, sole owner in 2003, subsequently conversion to a partner structure through the addition of new shareholders. Withdrawal from the Board of Directors, management with special focus on leadership and development of client mandates and investment consulting.
2003 - ongoing
Board of Directors mandates, Foundation Board mandates
Various board memberships in industry and investment companies and charitable foundations
Partner and management of a company in the packaging industry in Brazil
2002 - 2003
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Self-employed consulting and entrepreneurship
Study on the strategic positioning of an industrial company in Brazil. Foundation of two start-ups in the field of Internet and industry
2000 - 2002
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Adcore / Cellnetwork Internet Strategy Consultants, Zürich
Consulting services, preparation of studies for large companies in Europe on strategic orientation issues, taking into account new technologies and the Internet.
1997 - 2000
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Monitor Group, Zurich
Classic strategy consulting for clients in France, Germany, England, Greece and Switzerland in the postal services, industry, mechanical and plant engineering sectors
Education
2001 - 2002
Various seminars on corporate finance
1999
Seminar Company and Option Valuation, with Professor Tom Copeland, Boston
1992 - 1997
Master in Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Brunel University, UK Master in Technology Management, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (Diploma) Master in Production Engineering, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (Diploma)
1996
Internship at Chrysler, Graz, Austria. Simulation of the production system, analysis of production expansion
1995
Internship at Nestlé in Santiago de Chile, Production System Design
1994
Training as an officer of the Swiss Army, Mechanized Troops
Languages
  • German – Mother tongue
  • English – Fluent
  • Spanish – Fluent
  • Portuguese – Fluent
  • French – Fluent

Personal convictions

Values
My parents shaped me. They taught me that tolerance and generosity should come as standard. As an adult, authenticity, directness and the certainty that not all that glitters is gold have become constant attributes of my personality.
Markets
We work in many markets: in the financial market, personnel market and service market. If you know supply and demand, then you can gain. I have learned “there’s life in the old dog yet,” “overnight success sometimes takes years,” and “first come, first served”.
Trends
Family offices are in vogue. Unfortunately, there are significantly more marketing shells than real competition. The client base is noticeably increasing, as many people are looking for real relationships of trust in their business dealings again due to the politicized climate. FINAD offers this and a wide range of other services.
Risks
Risk must be competently evaluated, but is the primary source of opportunities. Those who invest purchase risks. You can’t get ahead without risk, which is why I think it’s best to take them with relish rather than fearfully. It makes you more alert that way. I consider controlled risks to be invigorating.
Countries
Western Europe is a focus for my clients, but also South America. I have personal relationships to people there and spent some of my childhood there. Emerging nations offer me visual lessons in all things reality. Switzerland sets the standard in the development of family offices.
People
Dealing with people provides me with enriching experiences. It is important to be adaptable and tolerant in order to really get to know people. My work is full of interesting people. I’m grateful for this and consider my work to be valuable as a result.
Values
My parents shaped me. They taught me that tolerance and generosity should come as standard. As an adult, authenticity, directness and the certainty that not all that glitters is gold have become constant attributes of my personality.
Markets
We work in many markets: in the financial market, personnel market and service market. If you know supply and demand, then you can gain. I have learned “there’s life in the old dog yet,” “overnight success sometimes takes years,” and “first come, first served”.
Trends
Family offices are in vogue. Unfortunately, there are significantly more marketing shells than real competition. The client base is noticeably increasing, as many people are looking for real relationships of trust in their business dealings again due to the politicized climate. FINAD offers this and a wide range of other services.
Risks
Risk must be competently evaluated, but is the primary source of opportunities. Those who invest purchase risks. You can’t get ahead without risk, which is why I think it’s best to take them with relish rather than fearfully. It makes you more alert that way. I consider controlled risks to be invigorating.
Countries
Western Europe is a focus for my clients, but also South America. I have personal relationships to people there and spent some of my childhood there. Emerging nations offer me visual lessons in all things reality. Switzerland sets the standard in the development of family offices.
People
Dealing with people provides me with enriching experiences. It is important to be adaptable and tolerant in order to really get to know people. My work is full of interesting people. I’m grateful for this and consider my work to be valuable as a result.

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