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Maria Alarcon
Management assistant
In 1999, Maria Alarcon joined the Bank Lombard Odier in Geneva, where she was appointed Assistant Vice President. There, she assisted Isabella Pedrazzini for fourteen years, before joining her in 2013 at Dalia Capital, which became DECALIA Asset Management in 2014.
Maria Alarcon began her career in the financial sector in 1986 as management assistant and executive assistant at Atlas Management.
She holds a diploma from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce in Geneva.
Bernard Allseits
Senior Portfolio Manager for Discretionary Mandates
Bernard Allseits acquired his nine-teen-year professional experience at DuPont de Nemours, HSBC, Unigestion and Answer.
At Unigestion, he was a private portfolio manager for six years.
Bernard Allseits holds a Master degree in Economics from the University of Geneva (1996) and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Quantitative Portfolio Management (2015).
Rayan Benmabrouk
Trader for Wealth Management and Asset Management activities
Rayan Benmabrouk began his career as a trader in 2010 with the Newedge Group broker in Zurich where he worked on the listed derivatives market. Moreover, he developed his market skills at Swissquote and at SCB Starsupply. In 2016, he started working at the Banque Cantonal de Genève as a multi-asset trader, where he stayed for 6 years.
Rayan Benmabrouk holds a BTS in international trade from IDRAC in Lyon.
Andrea Biscia
Private Markets Analyst, ESG Analyst, CFA
Andrea holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from HEC Lausanne and he is a CFA Charterholder.
Moreover, Andrea obtained a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Sustainable Finance at the Haute Ecole de Gestion in Geneva and completed the Executive Programme In Sustainable Finance at University of Oxford.
François Botta
Senior Portfolio Manager, CFA
François Botta began his career in 2010 in the Wealth Management department of Banque Coutts & Co. in Geneva, working more specifically on the UK desk. Following UBP’s acquisition of Coutts & Co., he continued to work for the bank as a Relationship Manager, again for UK clients, until August 2017. He then joined Geneva Management Group in Geneva, where he switched to Portfolio Management and joined the discretionary portfolio management team.
François Botta holds a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the Ecole des Dirigeants et des Créateurs d’Entreprises and is also a CFA charterholder.
Julien Bou
Data & System Manager
After several years spent in Paris as Risk Manager at Engie, then as a specialist in Front-Office and Risk management functionalities for PMS FusionInvest (Finastra), Julien became Business Consultant for eFront, a software solution specializing in alternative products. Sold in 2019 to the BlackRock group, Julien will continue to work on the solution, becoming Vice President and Senior Business Consultant in 2022.
Julien Bou holds a degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Arts et Métiers ParisTech and a Master’s degree in Strategy and International Business Engineering from ESSEC Business School. Julien Bou is also CFA certified.
Romain Carrara
Operations Specialist in Private Markets
Romain Carrara worked for 8 years in banking operations, where he collaborated with two hedge funds in Malta, Oceanwood Capital Management and GWM Asset Management. During the year of 2020, he joined Unigestion SA in Geneva, as middle officer and later on as Head of Middle Office.
Romain Carrara holds a Bachelor in Banking and Finance from the London School of Economics.
Patrick Emborg
Private Markets Junior Analyst
Patrick Emborg joined DECALIA in 2023.
He holds a BSc in International Business Administration and a MSc in Finance and Investments from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.
Elisa Espro Renda
Wealth Management Advisor – CWMA®
Elisa Espro Renda worked for fifteen years mainly with HNWI clients in the wealth management department of UBS Switzerland AG, earning the title of Director.
For two years, she worked as specialist in risk management and regulatory processes in wealth management.
The early years of Elisa Espro Renda’s career were spent with UniCredit Banca and, previously, as an intern in risk management & control at Martini & Rossi.
Elisa Espro Renda holds a degree in Business Economics from the University of Turin and is a Certified Wealth Management Advisor accredited by the Swiss Association for Quality (SAQ). In 2018 she was selected to take part in UBS’s Female Key Talent Program.
Franco Maria Facecchia
Private Markets Analyst, CAIA
Franco Maria Facecchia worked for five years at Luxottica Group, covering a number of retail, sales and marketing positions across EMEA, US and China.
He holds a degree in International Management from the Bocconi University in Milan and Fudan University in Shanghai.
Eugenia Garcia
Compliance Officer
Eugenia Garcia spent 11 years at Banque SYZ, mainly as Chief of Staff Officer.
She began her career with Avendis Capital, then worked for Citigroup.
Eugenia Garcia holds a Master degree in International Relations from the Graduate Institute of Geneva.
Michael Gasparini
Middle Officer
Michael Gasparini started his career at SYZ Asset Management as a Middle Officer in 2012, then joined the fund investment team in 2013 where he was Assistant Analyst, then Project Manager and Investment Support Executive. Specialized in funds, he has in-depth knowledge of multiple financial instruments and also has a very broad view of the Asset Management activity.
Michael Gasparini holds a Master in Finance from the European Institute of Economics and Management in Lyon.
Ségolène Gasparini
Junior Portfolio Manager
After completing her end-of-year internship at the International Trade Centre in Geneva, Ségolène began her career in 2019 at Stanhope Capital. She was part of the portfolio management team where she was also in charge of client relationship.
Ségolène holds a Bachelor degree in Economics and Management from IAE Savoie Mont Blanc in Annecy and a Master degree in International Relations from the Global Studies Institute of the University of Geneva.
Jonathan Graas
Lead Fund Manager
Jonathan has many years of experience in financial analysis and in the management of thematic funds. Prior to joining DECALIA, Jonathan was lead manager of a US Sustainable fund at Degroof Petercam AM and co-manager of two other sustainable themed funds with combined assets in excess of USD 4 billion.
Jonathan holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from the Catholic University of Louvain and a Master’s degree in International Finance from HEC Paris.
Gian Luca Grassini holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Management from Bocconi University of Milan and a Master Degree in Finance from Grenoble Ecole de Management – specialization in Quantitative Finance.
He has also obtained the CFA Institute certificate for ESG investing.
Vanessa Guagliani d’Aguanno
Receptionist/Office Manager
With around fifteen years of experience in front desk management across real estate, media, and tourism sectors, Vannessa Guagliani D’Aguanno joins DECALIA from Geneva-based group M3, where she worked as a receptionist for eight years. Prior to that, she was active in the media industry as a radio host on One FM and later on YES FM, and also co-hosted the show CASH on RTS 1.
Vanessa Guagliani D’Aguanno studied in Geneva and holds the international IATA travel agent diploma.
Erwan Hartmann
Wealth Manager – CIWM®
Erwan Hartmann worked for seven years at Bank Pictet & Cie. As private banker, he was responsible for offering tailor-made wealth solutions to a large book of UHNW and HNWI clients.
Prior to joining the wealth management division, he spent two years as private equity product manager.
Erwan Hartmann completed a Bachelor degree in Business Administration as well as a BSc in Hospitality Management & Finance at the Glion Institute of Higher Education. He holds a federal diploma of Expert in Finance and Investments and is a Certified International Wealth Manager.
Lucie Lannoo
Senior Operations Specialist
During almost three years, Lucie Lannoo was Head of Operations at Unigestion SA.
Prior to that, she spent seven years at Jabre Capital Partners as a Performance Analyst.
Lucie Lannoo holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the Grenoble Business school.
Quirien Lemey
Lead Fund Manager
Quirien Lemey spent eleven years at Degroof Petercam Asset Management, starting as a global technology analyst and later managing several multi-thematic and sustainable funds.
Prior to that he worked two years at Accenture as a financial analyst.
Quirien Lemey holds a Master degree in Economics, an advanced Master in Financial Economics and is a CFA charter holder.
Roberto Magnatantini
Lead Fund Manager – Analyst – CFA, CMT
Roberto Magnatantini spent twelve years at Banque SYZ in Geneva, where he headed the Global Equities team and managed global funds.
Prior to that, he worked at HSBC and Bank Lombard Odier, where he ran global and European Funds after several years as a financial analyst.
Roberto Magnatantini holds a degree in Business Administration & Finance from the University of Geneva. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Market Technician
Giorgio Marcolini
Senior Portfolio Manager for Discretionary Mandates
Giorgio Marcolini spent nine years with Banque SYZ, working as manager of private and institutional portfolios.
Prior to that, he spent eight years in the private banking department at Credit Suisse.
Giorgio Marcolini holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from HEC Lausanne as well as a federal diploma in Financial Analysis & Asset Management.
Eliott Müller
Finance & Risk Officer
Eliott Müller started his career in 2017 with Price Waterhouse Cooper (PwC) in Geneva as a junior external auditor. He became Assistant Manager and specialised in the audit of investment funds, fund management companies and asset managers. He completed his training with a Swiss CPA diploma in September 2022.
Eliott Müller holds a Master’s degree in Accounting, Controlling and Finance from HEC Lausanne.
Hussein Nassereddine
Wealth Management Advisor
Before joining DECALIA, Hussein worked for UBP in Geneva as a member of the multi-asset and institutional client’s team.
Hussein Nassereddine spent more than 8 years in the portfolio management department at DECALIA where he advised UHNW clients with tailor made solutions, he was also in charge of Options strategies and Structured product and co-managed multi-asset funds.
He holds a Master degree in Financial Engineering from the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and a Bachelor degree in Engineering from the American University of Beirut, both with distinction.
Rafaella Ostier
Business Development French-speaking Switzerland
Rafaella Ostier worked for Nordea Asset Management in Paris and Luxembourg for 7 years, developing business with independent financial advisors and family offices.
She holds a Master degree in Asset Management from Dauphine University in Paris.
Iana Perova
Equity Analyst
Iana Perova is a Marketing & Sales Support. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from ESSEC Business School and a Master’s in International Management from EADA Business School.
Truong-Linh Pham
Business developmentFrench-speaking Switzerland
Truong-Linh Pham worked for Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, where he headed a business development team of three people dedicated to French-speaking Switzerland and Ticino.
In 2004, he joined La Compagnie de Trésorerie Benjamin de Rothschild as a derivatives specialist.
A mathematician by training, Truong-Linh Pham began his career in scientific research and teaching in the Mathematics section of Geneva University.
He holds a Master degree in Mathematics and Mathematics Applied to economics and finance from University of Geneva.
Anatoly Potyliko
Risk & Compliance and Finance Trainee
Anatoly Potyliko started his career at Banque Cantonale du Valais and joined DECALIA in 2021.
Anatoly Potyliko holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Geneva with a major in International Economics and a Master’s degree in Wealth Management from the University of Geneva with a specialisation in financial law.
Laura Reymond
Office Manager / Receptionist
Laura Reymond began her career in the hospitality industry in England (reception and events) and then accepted a 6-month assignment as a Client Service Agent on one of Princess Cruises’ ships. For over three years, Laura Reymond joined the Rolex group as a receptionist and telephone operator before becoming a reception agent at the World Economic Forum.
Laura Reymond holds a professional maturity diploma and a commercial employee CFC from ECCG Aimée-Stitelmann, and she received an award from Princess Cruises for excellence in customer service.
Philip Schmid
Business Development German-speaking Switzerland
Philip worked for 3 years at LIAN Group as a Private Equity Analyst and then as Business Development Associate for the German-speaking Swiss market and Latin America.
This experience enabled him to develop his skills in Private Markets and build his network of private and institutional investors.
Philip holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Hospitality Management from the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne.
Daphné Smits
Community manager – Webmaster
From 2016 to 2021, Daphné Smits worked for a Geneva-based family office and as Operational Manager of Cramer + Cramer, a design firm headed by the designer Philippe Cramer.
In 1996, Daphné Smits joined Banque Piguet & Cie in Geneva where she was appointed Assistant Vice President. She worked for the CEO and the Management Committee for twelve years before joining the Marketing and Communication department as Officer and Webmaster of the bank Piguet Galland & Cie until 2016.
She started her career with Banque Scandinave en Suisse in 1993 as Management Assistant.
Daphné Smits holds a Certificate of marketing & communication from the School SAWI in Lausanne.
Emmanuella Soucas
Executive assistant
Emmanuella Soucas worked for eleven years at Banque Paribas (Suisse) S.A., first as an executive assistant in the Capital Markets department in Geneva, then at Paribas London as a Sales Assistant for the Italian, Spanish and German Fixed Income desks and finally as an executive assistant to the head of the Zurich branch.
In 1999, she joined Bank Pictet & Cie as an assistant to the COO and then as a Partner’s assistant until 2016. The same year, she joined Decalia as an executive assistant.
She graduated as Executive Assistant from the Lemania School in Geneva.
Rosanna Troiano
Executive assistant
In 2003, Rosanna Troiano joined Banque SYZ as personal assistant to Alfredo Piacentini, then followed him to DECALIA in 2014 as executive assistant.
Prior to that, she worked at SanPaolo Bank (Suisse) as management assistant and executive secretary.
In 1997, Rosanna Troiano joined Banca Commerciale Italiana in Geneva where she was administrative manager and management assistant,
She also held several administrative and client advisory positions at Banque Populaire Suisse and Credit Suisse.
She completed a commercial apprenticeship in 1991.
Reji Vettasseri
Lead Portfolio Manager Private Markets Funds and Mandates
Prior to DECALIA Reji Vettasseri was a senior member of Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners EMEA team with lead responsibility for credit strategies. Previously he was an Executive Director at Goldman Sachs within the M&A EMEA Industrials team and a Strategy Consultant at Bain & Company.
Reji Vettasseri holds an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School and a MSc and BSc in Law from University of Cambridge.
Arcangela Volpe
Operations Specialist
After a few internships in Milan notably at Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Arcangela started her career at Credit Suisse in 2014 in the Wealth Management department. Since January 2018, she was Senior Relationship Manager at Credit Suisse in the UHNW Wealth Management division where she was in charge of Key Clients in Italy and Monaco.
Arcangela holds a Master’s degree in Amministrazione, Finanza e Controllo from Bocconi University in Milan.
Damien Weyermann
Lead Fund Manager – Analyst –Member of Investment Committee – CFA
Damien Weyermann worked for 9 years at Bank Lombard Odier and Bank Vontobel as an analyst in equity brokerage.
He then joined the asset management industry in 2010, first with Lloyds International Private Bank and then Coutts & Co as an equity analyst and portfolio manager for UHNW clients.
Damien Weyermann holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration & Economics from the University of Geneva and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (2004).
