Christophe Piffaretti

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Falcon Private Bank AG (Falcon-PB) was previously known as AIG Private Bank Ltd. and was a subsidiary of New York-based American International Group, Inc. until 2009 when they were renamed Falcon upon acquisition by Aabar Investments PJSC (AD: AABAR), an investment company based in Abu Dhabi and majority-owned by the sovereign wealth fund IPIC-International Petroleum Investment Co. Established in 1965, Falcon-PB is based in Zurich with branch and representative offices in Geneva, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Hong Kong, Singapore and London. Falcon-PB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aabar and provides wealth management services for an international clientele of high-net worth private individuals, family offices, asset management firms, private label partners and institutions. They offer personalized and structured private banking solutions, tailored to the individual needs of their clients.

Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG (BJB) is the private banking subsidiary of Julius Bär Gruppe AG (SWX: BAER) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, BJB was founded in 1890 and provides personal wealth management advice to private clients and family offices.

Swisscanto Fondsleitung AG (Swisscanto) is the wholly-owned fund management subsidiary of State-owned Zurcher Kantonalbank in Switzerland. Formerly known as Swissca Fondsleitung AG, the firm was founded in 1993 as a joint venture between the Swiss Cantonal Banks. Headquartered in Zurich, Swisscanto provides fund management services for the entire Swisscanto Invest fund range and also for various private label funds. Their clients include banks, pension funds, insurance companies, fund management companies and investment foundations.

Macquarie Asset Management (NZ) Ltd. (Macquarie AM-NZ) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Macquarie Investment Management Holdings Pty Ltd., ultimately owned by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG) in Australia. The firm was founded in 1849 and formerly known as AMP Henderson Global Investors (New Zealand) Ltd. They changed their name to AMP Capital Investors (New Zealand) Ltd. in 2003 and Macquarie Asset Management (NZ) Ltd. in 2022. Headquartered in Auckland, Macquarie AM-NZ manages a wide range of products for superannuation schemes, charities, corporations and individual investors.

Credit Suisse AG (Private Banking) (CSPB) is the Zurich-based private banking division of Credit Suisse AG, itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (VX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Established in 1856, CSPB provides comprehensive advice and a range of investment products and services to private, corporate and institutional clients. The firm is a leading provider of innovative alternative investment products. Their wealth management solutions include tax planning, pension planning, life insurance solutions, wealth and inheritance advice, trusts and foundations.

Blue Point Capital Partners LLC (Blue Point Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1990. The firm is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with additional offices in Charlotte and Seattle.

GI Manager LP (GI Manager) is a private equity firm founded by Richard Allen Magnuson and Michael F. Foust in 2001. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Sarasin & Partners LLP (Sarasin) is a global investment manager headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Sarasin Investment Management Ltd. They are a subsidiary of SIM Partnership (London) Ltd., ultimately held by JS International Holdings Ltd. in The Bahamas. Sarasin invests thematically and responsibly on behalf of charities, private clients, institutions and investment professionals.

Horizon21 AG (Investment Management) (Horizon21-IM) is a single-family office division of Horizon21 AG, an investment company headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 2004, Horizon21-IM serves the needs of the founder of the firm and his family.

M.M. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG (MMWB Schweiz) is the wholly-owned Swiss private banking subsidiary of M.M. Warburg & Co. KGoA, itself a subsidiary of M.M. Warburg & Co. Gruppe (GmbH & Co.) KGaA in Germany. Based in Zurich, MMWB Schweiz traces their history to 1880 when stock exchange member bank Schoop, Reiff & Co. was founded. In 1995, the bank was acquired by M.M. Warburg & Co.and renamed M.M. Warburg Bank (Schweiz) AG. MMWB Schweiz provides investment advisory and discretionary investment management services to a range of clients including high-net worth individuals, institutions and financial intermediaries.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Part of American International Group, Inc., Blackboard Insurance Co. is a company that provides admitted insurance services. The company is based in New York, NY. Blackboard Insurance was acquired by Blackboard U.S. Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of American International Group, Inc. from Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. on October 10, 2014.

Zürcher Kantonalbank (Investment Management) (ZKB-IM) is the investment management division of Zürcher Kantonalbank, a Swiss full-service bank headquartered in Zurich. Founded in 1870, ZKB-IM performs the bank's investment activities, including financial advisory services, research, trading, and asset management. The asset management division provides investment solutions for institutional, corporate and private clients, managing discretionary mandates and the ZKB range of mutual funds. Their mission includes fostering economic growth in the Canton of Zurich.

Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. (Switzerland) is the Swiss broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities Europe Ltd. in Great Britain. They are ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm offers equities and fixed income sales and trading services, and provides access to a range of debt and equity securities, derivative products and financing opportunities across the capital spectrum for corporate, sovereign and institutional clients.

Food Bank for New York City provides emergency food assistance services. It procures and distributes food donations to emergency and community food programs. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Association of British Insurers provides insurance services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The CEO of the British company is Hannah Gurga.

Schweizerische Mobiliar Asset Management AG (Schweizerische Mobiliar AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Schweizerische Mobiliar Holding AG, itself a subsidiary of Schweizerische Mobiliar Genossenschaft AG in Switzerland. Established in 1826, the firm is based in Berne and has a network of real estate partners throughout Switzerland. They operate as an independent fund management firm, providing the Group’s institutional asset and pension fund management, as well as managing the MobiFonds range of funds for individual and institutional investors.

XL Insurance expertise and customer focus drive company ability to deliver intelligent risk management solutions to its clients. The company is committed to working with its customers to minimize these risks and ensure their success. The company offers property, casualty, professional and specialty insurance products throughout the world.

Deerpath Capital Management LP (Deerpath Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded by Gary C. Wendt, James Kirby and John Fitzgibbons in 2007. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Part of Zurich Insurance Group AG, Zurich North America Commercial is a company that provides general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company is based in Overland Park, KS. The CEO of the company is Kathleen A. Savio.

Part of Swiss Re AG, Swiss Re Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that provides life, health, property, and casualty reinsurance services. The company is based in Sydney, Australia.

Blackboard U.S. Holdings, Inc. provides reinsurance solutions to global customers. The company was founded by Brian Duperreault and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

CenterOak Partners LLC (CenterOak) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Randall Fojtasek. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

BanQu, Inc. engages in the provision financial inclusion for the underbanked of the world using blockchain technology. It offers platform connection supply chain. The company was founded by Ashish Gadnis, Hamse Warfe, and Jeffrey Keiser in 2016 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

itsbusiness AG provides test, simulation and business monitoring systems solutions services. The firms offers its services to telecommunications, energy and transportation companies, as well government-operated companies. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.

Zoma Capital LLC (Zoma Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Zomalab founded in 2004 by Lucy Ana Walton and Ben Walton. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

SG Value Partners AG provides investment advice. The joint venture company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company was founded in 2017. Sven Sommer has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

UBS Asset Management Switzerland AG is the asset management subsidiary of UBS AG, ultimately owned by UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Headquartered in Zurich, the firm was founded in 2018 and provides investment management services to institutional investors, distribution partners and private investors.

Omega Venture Management LLC (Omega Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Joyn Insurance Services, Inc. is an insurtech enterprise that underwrites commercial insurance in the small and middle markets. The company is based in Delaware. The American company is powered by technology, data, and expertise to provide a transparent and trusted experience to brokers and customers. Joyn Insurance Services Inc. is a newly formed Delaware-domiciled, licensed producer, and general agent that operates under its "joyn"sm and "joyn insurance"sm brands. The company was founded by Eduard J. Pulkstenis, Edward McGough, Stephan G. Braig, Seraina Macia, Callie Thomas. Seraina Macia has been the CEO since incorporation.