PRIVUS AG
Tödistrasse 36
CH-8002 Zurich
Over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, including 10 years in securities and commodities trading in Geneva. 1985: Entry into the world of asset management in Zurich as an investment advisor. 1994: Promotion to member of the management of a major international bank. 2010: Change to PRIVUS AG.
Various trainings abroad. 1979: Obtained the diploma "New York Institute of Finance, NYIF"; as well as various bank internal and external courses.
In his private life Nicholas Bethell spends his free time in nature and is fortunate to share his passion for golf with his wife.
Over 35 years of experience in the financial industry. Bank training in a major Swiss bank was followed by stays in Geneva and the USA. Acquired specialized knowledge in wealth management and investment advisory at various Swiss financial institutions. From 2001, member of the management board in international wealth management at a Swiss private bank. In 2013 Ursula Bethell joined PRIVUS AG.
Ursula Bethell has a wide range of cultural interests and is passionate about keeping in shape with golf and yoga.
Telefon: +41 79 224 56 05
Over 40 years of experience in private banking, 20 of which with a major Swiss bank, working in Zurich, London, Hong Kong and Taipei. 1996: Returned to Switzerland to join a renowned Swiss private bank as Team Leader Asia with the rank of Director. 2006: Co-founder of Solidus Asset Management AG in Zurich. Werner Berger joined the PRIVUS AG team on 1st January 2023.
1983: Obtained federal banking diploma.
In his private life Werner Berger can often be found on football fields. As a long-standing functionary, he supports his village club and is also involved in local politics.
Telefon: +41 44 204 20 09
Over 35 years of experience in banking and finance. After basic training and 5 years of back-office work, entry into private banking followed. Since 2007 working as an independent asset manager with specific country focus (CH, DE and NL) within Solidus Asset Management AG. Since 1st December 2022 Susanne Burri is also part of the PRIVUS AG family.
In her free time, Susanne Burri likes to travel to distant countries, preferably on ships. She loves good cuisine and keeps fit by swimming and e-biking.
Christian Fäh has a good 20 years of professional experience in the financial industry. After completing his banking apprenticeship, he began his career in private banking. He then decided to study full-time to become a business economist FH. After that, he moved into Private Banking International. While working, he completed a master's degree in economics at the University of Liechtenstein. From 2006 to 2022 Christian worked as an Independent Asset Manager at Solidus Asset Management AG and joined PRIVUS AG on 1st November 2022.
In his private life, Christian spends his time with his family and is lucky enough to also share his sporting interest with his loved ones.
More than 30 years of experience in the financial industry; extensive knowledge in various segments from more than ten years of activity in securities trading. 1998: Change to the asset management department of a renowned Swiss bank. 2001: Assumption of the management of the department in the rank of Vice President. 2005: Foundation of Wil Asset Management AG with two partners. 2009: Founding member of PRIVUS AG.
1990s: Successfully completed part-time studies to become a business economist. 2002: Successful completion of studies to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
In his private life Thomas Flothen is a passionate sportsman. He keeps fit with running and mountain biking. He likes to combine his interest in culture and history with travel.
Telefon: +41 44 204 20 07
thomas.flothen@privusag.com
Over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. After basic training and first years in various departments of a major Swiss bank, he entered private banking. From 1999 to 2005 investment advisor at two Swiss banks. In 2005, he moved to the Swiss subsidiary of a major foreign bank and from 2010 to 2020, he worked for a renowned Swiss private bank, most recently in the rank of Vice President. Since October 2020 Heinz Leu is part of the PRIVUS AG family.
In his private life Heinz Leu likes to discover other countries and cultures, whereby Mexico has conquered a special place in his heart. Furthermore, he is a great movie lover and enjoys all kinds of sporting pleasures.
Over 27 years of experience in the financial industry. After basic training, direct entry into private banking (investment consulting and asset management) at a renowned Swiss private bank. In 2006, he moved to an international bank, again in the field of wealth management, looking after private clients in the rank of Vice President. 2009: Founding member of PRIVUS AG.
In 2008, he successfully completed a part-time business degree (Eidg. Dipl. Betriebswirtschafter HF).
In his private life Oliver Schicker seeks balance with his family and in sports. After being an active ice hockey player for over 20 years, he keeps fit with regular running and enjoys playing a round of golf. In winter, he spends a lot of time in the mountains and on skis.
Over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. After basic training, direct entry into private banking. In 1998 she moved to a foreign bank in Zurich. In 2006 she took over the management of the team Private Banking Germany in the rank of Vice President. 2008: Promoted to Associate Director and Deputy Head of Private Banking Germany. 2009: Founding member of PRIVUS AG.
In the nineties, Petra Schmidli successfully completed her extra-occupational studies to become a graduate in business administration (Dipl. Betriebswirtin HF), as well as a postgraduate management diploma.
In her private life Petra Schmidli-Tröndle prefers to spend her time outdoors, be it traveling to distant countries, mountain tours or tending to her old-town garden. She also enjoys other forms of exercise, especially ballroom dancing (Latin & Standard). She is a passionate cook and spoils her guests at the highest level.
Over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. Extensive knowledge in servicing private and corporate clients. Worked as a corporate client advisor at a subsidiary of a major Swiss bank until 1996. After that he changed to a Swiss private bank and took over the management of the credit department in the rank of a Associate Director. In 2005 he changed to the Swiss subsidiary of a major foreign bank; support of private clients. 2009: Founding member of PRIVUS AG. During the nineties he successfully completed his studies to become a business economist, as well as various internal and external training courses.
In his private life Thomas Schmidbauer does a lot of sports. When he is not discovering new countries and cultures, he can often be found on the golf course in his free time.
