Team
Expertise, entrepreneurship and shared values
Our managers and employees are recognized for their high level of expertise, experience and entrepreneurial spirit. Above all, we share the same values.

Management
Relationship Managers
Private Markets
Karel Gaultier
CEO
Learn moreKarel has more than 25 years of experience in executive roles in Finance, M&A and Wealth Management in leading Swiss banks. He is the founder of the Cercle des Investisseurs de Genève. He enjoys skiing with his family and doing sports. He is a seasoned novel writer with 3 published financial thrillers.
Jean-Conrad Hottinger
Head Wealth Management
Learn moreA graduate of the University of St. Gallen, Jean-Conrad has more than 30 years of experience in finance, M&A and wealth management, notably at Lazard Bank. When he’s not at the helm of our company, he enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, reading about history or feeding his curiosity for the circular economy.
Elisa Amar
Co-head of Private Markets
Learn moreElisa Amar is deeply immersed in the venture capital ecosystem, as founder and investors. She launched two companies—one of which was an investment platform—and took part of the Zell Entrepreneurship Program in Israel before joining Akkadian Ventures, a San Francisco–based secondary VC, covering the EU and Israel. Elisa thrives in building ventures, early morning runs, travel, and quality time with family.
Benno Schmidiger
Head Geneva Office
Learn moreA Chartered Financial Analyst, Benno has more than 30 years of experience in Institutional and Private Banking, in Switzerland and abroad.

Alexander Freiherr von Perfall
Member
David Hottinger
CIO / Head Zurich Office
Learn moreA graduate of the European Business School, David has worked in finance and wealth management for over 15 years, notably at Goldman Sachs. He is passionate about his job, but also enjoys spending time with family or friends over a good meal. He also meets his friends on the race track from time to time.
Sandra Righetti
COO
Learn moreSandra has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services sector with deep knowledge of banking processes, specializing in Operations, ICT and Digitalization. When not at work, Sandra loves spending time with her daughters and with her family in Valais. Her passion is hiking and discovering other cultures and countries.
Christine Leiser
CFO
Learn moreChristine has over 36 years of experience in various financial institutions (including Zürcher Kantonalbank and IHAG).
She has been contributing her knowledge and commitment to Hottinger AG since February 2021. She was promoted to CFO in May 2024.
Christine has a wide range of interests and is particularly fond of forensic psychology, a subject to which she devotes much of her free time. She also enjoys travelling and spending time with good friends.
Axel Wehr
Co-head of Private Markets
Learn moreAxel holds a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and has worked in private equity and venture capital for more than 10 years (Bain Capital, Firestartr, Anterra Capital). When he is not flying a plane, he likes to go to the mountains near Chamonix to practice alpine skiing, travel the world or, more simply, savor a good wine with friends.
Stéphanie Tourette
Senior Relationship Manager
Learn moreStéphanie worked in several banking institutions in Geneva before joining Hottinger in 2001. Mother of four, she loves to travel and is a local councilor in her municipality.
Federico Moser
Senior Relationship Manager
Learn moreA graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington, Federico has more than 18 years of experience in banking and wealth management, mostly at UBS where he worked for over 11 years. He is passionate about capital markets, sports and loves to spend quality time with his wife and three kids.
Patrick A. Ulm
Senior Relationship Manager
Learn morePatrick has an extensive background in finance, which has allowed him to work for several leading banks (notably the private bank Mirabaud & Cie). This watch enthusiast and entrepreneur at heart worked to revive the Charles Girardier watch brand.

Emmanuel Hottinger
President, 6th generation of the family

Marc Joory
Vice President

Giacomo Landolt
Member

Alain Zerzuben
Member

Stanley Chou
Member
Jobs
Career Opportunities
Our business is growing steadily. We are constantly looking for talented people who share our values to support our growth and satisfy our customers as the main objective.
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Hottinger AG
Hottingerstrasse 21
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CH-8024 Zurich
Switzerland
Hottinger SA
Rue Rodolphe-Toepffer 11bis
CH-1206 Geneva
Switzerland