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Swiss family entrepreneur behind new bank initiative

December 14, 2010

Philippe Gaydoul, grandson of Swiss supermarket entrepreneur, Karl Schweri, is one of three prominent financiers linked to the launch of a new bank in Switzerland.

Philippe Gaydoul, grandson of Swiss supermarket entrepreneur, Karl Schweri, is one of three prominent financiers linked to the launch of a new bank in Switzerland.

Reports in the Swiss media say Gaydoul has teamed up with Marcel Rohner, the controversial former chief executive of UBS, and Thomas Matter, the former boss of local bank Swissfirst.

Gaydoul will take a 9.5% stake in the new venture, which has yet to be named.

Billionaire European family to launch asset management business

July 29, 2010

The Bertarellis, one of the world’s wealthiest families, are to build a global asset management franchise and have hired a senior BNY Mellon banker to run it.

The Bertarellis, one of the world's wealthiest families, are to build a global asset management franchise and have hired a senior BNY Mellon banker to run it.

Asked what type of client the new venture would target, a spokesman for the family told campdenFB.com: "We will not target a single niche – although a retail focus is unlikely – a lot of it is dependent on acquisitions."