Balz Bertschinger

Balz Bertschinger has extensive work experience in the finance industry. Balz started their career at Sunrise Communications AG in 1999, where they held various roles, including Organization and Process Engineer, Senior Manager Finance IT, Director Finance Wireline and Internet, and Director Finance - Business Customers. In 2008, they joined GAM Investments as the Head of Finance - Executive Director. Over the years, they progressed within the company and held positions such as Head of Finance - Managing Director and Head of Corporate Finance - Managing Director. Their responsibilities at GAM Investments included monitoring liquidity and regulatory capital adequacy, managing treasury activities, and overseeing corporate projects and group tax. Most recently, they served as the Deputy CFO (Group) before leaving the company in 2023.

Balz Bertschinger holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, General, which they obtained from Zürcher Hochschule Winterthur from 1995 to 1998. Balz later pursued an Executive MBA from the University of St.Gallen, which they completed from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Sustainability Strategies and Corporate Finance: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) from LinkedIn in 2021 and 2022, respectively.