Janine Hofer-Wittwer Executive Director

Janine Hofer

Background

  • ESG Industry Professional of the Year (2023)
  • Corporate Governance Certificate «Neue Konzepte für den Verwaltungsrat» (University of St. Gallen)
  • CFA in ESG Investing
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA, CFA Institute)
  • Lic. Rer. Pol. (Master’s) in Business Administration and Economics (University of Bern)

Professional experience

  • More than 20 years of extensive experience in the financial industry in Switzerland and abroad (ESG data and product management, risk management, asset management, structured finance and investment banking)
  • Expertise in the development of sustainability strategies and products, product lifecycle ownership (within EU taxonomy, SFDR, MiFID II, EET data, ESG ratings, climate risk and impact, GSS bonds)
  • Extensive experience in product development and positioning, investment advisory, portfolio management, credit structuring and due diligence
  • Long-term team leadership and management experience, management responsibilities in product and risk management, mandate manager and chairwoman of various working groups and committees
  • Board member and founding member of the Green Fintech Network for the further development of a green fintech ecosystem in Switzerland

Languages

  • German / English / French