Archives: Speakers

Aliya has been deeply entrenched in the world of crypto since 2017, serving as the Senior Vice President of BD and ecosystem outreach for Sygnum Bank, the world’s first digital asset bank, with bases in Switzerland and Singapore. As a leading figure within the bank, Aliya spearheads strategic projects, including the Sygnum Ryse program, aimed at promoting growth and innovation among young players in the cryptospace. She is also the host of Sygnum’s esteemed podcast, ‘The Crypto Explorer’.

Passionate about Digital Transformation and Blockchain Technology, Antonio has collaborated in tech companies like Tesla and then moved into the financial sector with the objective to transform processes and operations. After important projects with Swiss Re, now he is responsible for the Product Development and Commercial Relationship of BBVA Switzerland. The institution has been the first Tier-1 Bank to offer a Digital Assets Custody Solution and is now looking to expand its value proposition.

Carolina Thomaz is the Chief Risk Officer at Itaú Private Bank in Zurich. In her role, she is responsible for Market, Liquidity, Counterparty and Operational risks, as well as Compliance, Information Security and Suitability. Prior to Itaú, Carolina was the CRO of Sygnum Bank. Sygnum is the world’s first digital asset bank, founded on Swiss and Singapore heritage. Before joining Sygnum, Carolina worked as the Head of Risk Management at Itaú Private Bank in Zurich, where she was responsible for managing financial and operational risks, as well as leading digital transformation projects. Previously, she was a Project Manager at Vale, a multinational mining corporation, where she managed a portfolio of risk management projects globally. Carolina holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and a Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering and is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM).

Timon Wick is a Director and Head of Project Management at MBaer Merchant Bank AG. He is considered to be the “go to person” when it comes to leading complex projects and finding solutions for challenging questions. Timon is a passionate triathlete and tech fan yet believes that offering humanness is the key to being fit for the future.

Alexander is Head of Equity Advisory for HSBC Private Banking, covering the EMEA ex-UK booking centers and their clients. Prior to this he was Head of Equity & Derivatives Trading and then Head of Tactical Equity Advisory at EFG Bank in Geneva. He started his career as a Sales-Trader in London and Paris, servicing large Institutional Clients and Hedge Funds at Kepler Cheuvreux, Oddo Securities and Natixis. Alex has previously won several industry awards (Extel No.1 Equity Buy-Side Strategist, cited as one of the ‘100 Most Influential People in Trading’ and a ‘Rising Star of Trading’ by The Trade Magazine). Alex is also currently an HSBC Private Banking ESG Ambassador.

Andrea Launay graduated in 2016 with a MSc in Health Food Innovation Management from Maastricht University.  He then pursued a career as a food & beverage market analyst

and consultant, where he provided data driven insights allowing companies to stay up to date with market dynamics and latest trends and innovations.

Since 2021, he joined Rousselot as a Market Analyst focusing on bringing data & insights to support the global Rousselot Health & Nutrition business.

An experienced and international Business Development Director with 10+ years of commercial experience with beer. Currently leading Alfa Laval’s most innovative technologies for breweries, Revos. A background in senior commercial roles in Carlsberg. Passionate about bringing beer to the right destination in the most cost effective and environmental friendly way, without compromising the consumer experience.