Janine Hofer-Wittwer Executive Director
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