Over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, including 10 years in securities and commodities trading in Geneva. In 1985, he entered the world of wealth management in Zurich as an Investment Advisor. In 1994, he was promoted to the Senior Management of a major international bank. He joined PRIVUS in 2010.
He completed various educational programs abroad. In 1979, he obtained a diploma from the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) and has completed numerous internal and external banking training courses.
In his private life, Nicholas Bethell enjoys spending his free time in nature and considers himself fortunate to share his passion for golf with his wife.
Over 35 years of experience in the financial industry. Following her banking training at a major Swiss bank, she spent time in Geneva and the USA. She gained specialized expertise in wealth management and investment advisory at various Swiss financial institutions. From 2001, she served as a Member of Senior Management in international wealth management at a Swiss private bank. Ursula Bethell joined PRIVUS in 2013.
Ursula Bethell maintains a broad interest in culture and passionately keeps fit through golf and yoga.
Over 40 years of experience in private banking, including 20 years at a major Swiss bank with postings in Zurich, London, Hong Kong, and Taipei. In 1996, he returned to Switzerland to join a renowned Swiss private bank as Head of the Asia Team with the rank of Director. In 2006, he co-founded Solidus Asset Management AG in Zurich. Werner Berger joined the PRIVUS team on January 1, 2023.
In 1983, he qualified as a Swiss Certified Banking Expert (Eidg. dipl. Bankfachmann).
In his private life, Werner Berger can often be found on the football pitch. As a long-standing official, he supports his local club and is also actively involved in local politics.
Over 35 years of experience in the banking and financial sector. Following her initial training and five years working in back-office operations, she moved into private banking. Since 2007, she has worked as an independent asset manager at Solidus Asset Management AG, focusing on the Swiss, German, and Dutch markets. Susanne Burri became part of the PRIVUS family on December 1, 2022.
In her spare time, Susanne Burri enjoys travelling to distant countries, preferably by ship. She appreciates fine cuisine and keeps fit through swimming and e-biking.
Christian Fäh has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Following his banking apprenticeship, he began his career in private banking. He then decided to pursue full-time studies to become a Business Economist (FH). This was followed by a move into international private banking. Alongside his professional career, 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, before joining PRIVUS on November 1, 2022.
In his private life, Christian enjoys spending time with his family and considers himself fortunate to be able to share his interest in sports with his loved ones.
With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, he has extensive expertise across a wide range of segments, gained through more than ten years in securities trading. In 1998, he moved into the asset management division of a renowned Swiss bank. In 2001, he assumed responsibility for the department as Vice Director. In 2005, he co-founded Wil Asset Management AG together with two partners. In 2009, he became a founding member of PRIVUS AG.
Alongside his professional career, he successfully completed his studies as a Business Economist in the 1990s. In 2002, he earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
In his private life, Thomas Flothen is a passionate sports enthusiast who stays active through running and mountain biking. He also enjoys combining his interest in culture and history with travel.
With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, he began his career with initial training and early professional years in various departments of a major Swiss bank before moving into private banking. From 1999 to 2005, he worked as an Investment Advisor at two Swiss banks. In 2005, he joined the Swiss subsidiary of a major foreign bank. From 2010 to 2020, he was employed by a renowned Swiss private bank, most recently holding the position of Vice Director. Heinz Leu has been part of the PRIVUS family since October 2020.
In his private life, Heinz Leu enjoys discovering other countries and cultures, with Mexico holding a special place in his heart. He is also a passionate film enthusiast and enjoys a variety of sporting activities.
With over 27 years of experience in the financial industry, he moved directly into private banking (investment advisory and asset management) following his initial training at a renowned Swiss private bank. In 2006, he joined an international bank, again within Wealth Management, advising private clients and holding the rank of Vice Director. In 2009, he became a founding member of PRIVUS.
Alongside his professional career, he successfully completed his business studies in 2008, earning the qualification of Business Economist (Eidg. dipl. Betriebswirtschafter HF).
In his private life, Oliver Schicker finds balance with his family and through sports. After more than 20 years as an active ice hockey player, he now keeps fit through regular running and enjoys a round of golf. In winter, he spends much of his time in the mountains skiing.
Over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. Following her initial training, she moved directly into private banking. In 1998, she joined a foreign bank in Zurich. In 2006, she assumed leadership of the Private Banking Germany team with the rank of Vice Director, followed by a promotion in 2008 to Deputy Director and Deputy Head of Private Banking Germany. In 2009, she founded PRIVUS.
During the 1990s, alongside her professional career, she successfully completed her studies as a Business Economist (Dipl. Betriebswirtschafterin HF) as well as a postgraduate diploma in leadership.
In her private life, Petra Glettig-Tröndle enjoys spending time outdoors—whether travelling to distant countries, going on mountain tours, or tending to her old-town garden. She also enjoys staying active through ballroom dancing (Latin & Standard). A passionate cook, she loves to spoil her guests at the highest level.
Over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, with extensive knowledge in serving private and corporate clients. Until 1996, he worked as a corporate client advisor at a subsidiary of a major Swiss bank. He then moved to a Swiss private bank, assuming leadership of the credit department with the rank of Deputy Director. In 2005, he joined the Swiss subsidiary of a major foreign bank to serve private clients. In 2009, he became a founding member of PRIVUS.
During the 1990s, alongside his professional career, he successfully completed his studies as a Business Economist, as well as various internal and external banking training courses.
In his private life, Thomas Schmidbauer is an enthusiastic sportsman. When he is not exploring new countries and cultures, he enjoys cycling, hiking in the mountains and spending time on the golf course.
