The management team

VII

Patrick Bernasconi

Followed a Swiss business education, holds a degree in Finance. Gained his professional experience as a private banker at a Geneva private bank. Independent since 2006, he is a Partner of Sept Finance SA.

Patrick in 7 answers

Motto / philosophy
Remain true to myself.
Source of inspiration
My paternal grandmother
Passion
Physical activity, good for the body, good for the mind
Aversion
Lack of respect
Style
Feel good about yourself, feel good in your mind
Favourite song / object
The Power of Love (FGTH) / A carabiner
Perfect moments 
Simple and with my family

Claudio Caruso

Followed a Swiss banking education, holds a degree in Finance. Gained his experience as a private banker at a Geneva private bank. Independent since 2004, he is a Partner of Sept Finance SA.

Claudio in 7 answers

Motto / philosophy
I believe in the sun even when it is not shining.
Source of inspiration
Philosophy, particularly Claude Lévi-Strauss
Passion
Wine
Aversion
Mediocrity
Style
Italian
Favourite song / object
Iris (U2) / a pair of shoes
Perfect moment
Next to a fireplace, with a book, a glass of wine… and a cigar !

Michel Corminboeuf

Studied economics and holds a degree as financial analyst. Gained his banking experience within several private banks in Geneva. Independent since 2013, he is a Partner of Sept Finance SA.

Michel in 7 answers

Motto / philosophy
There is no genius without a touch of madness (Aristotle)
Source of inspiration
Warren Buffet and George Soros
Passion
A permanent thirst for innovation and discovery
Aversion
Greed
Style
Participating and collegial
Favourite song / object
Angie (The Rolling Stones)
Perfect moment
With friends, around a good meal

Dominique Hauri

Studied economics and holds  a degree as financial analyst. Acquired his private banking experience at several banks in Geneva. Independent since 2013, he is a Partner of Sept Finance SA.

Dominique in 7 answers

Motto / philosophy
Don’t drive faster than your guardian angel can fly !
Source of inspiration
My partner and my children
Passion
Sports cars of yesteryear and today
Aversion
Lies and deceit
Style
Gentleman
Favourite song / object
“Against all odds” (Phil Collins). The watch my parents gave me when I was 20.
Perfect moment
Friends, a good meal and excellent wines

Nicolas Maitre

Studied Economics and Social sciences. Gained his experience within two private banks in Geneva. Independent since 2003, he is a Partner of Sept Finance SA.

Nicolas in 7 answers

Motto or philosophy
You live only once
Source of inspiration
A beautiful car
Passion
Vroom !
Aversion
Not to risk
Style
Forge ahead
Favourite song/ object
“Blue Hotel” (Chris Isaak)
Perfect moment 
With my family at the Masai Mara gazing at the stars …doesn’t happen often enough

Alain Pinguely

Followed a Swiss banking education and holds a degree in Finance. Gained his experience in a Geneva private bank. Independent since 2004, he is a Partner of Sept Finance SA.

Alain in 7 answers

Motto / philosophy
Just at present you only see the tree by the light of the lamp. I wonder when you would ever see the lamp by the light of the tree. (Garth Risk Hallberg)
Source of inspiration
The Marx Brothers
Passion
Comics, in particular the works of Franquin and Larcenet
Aversion
Wickedness
Style
Slightly unconventional
Favourite song / object
“Across the Universe” and “A day in the life” (The Beatles) / My watch
Perfect moment
In all simplicity, with my friends

Olivier Stadelmann

Followed a Swiss banking education and holds degrees in Finance. Has acquired his management and financial experience in a Geneva private bank. Independent since 2008, he is a Partner at Sept Finance SA.

Olivier in 7 answers

Motto / philosophy
To fall seven times, and to get back up eight times…
Source of inspiration
My lungs
Passion
Oenology
Aversion
Being disloyal
Style
Casual
Favourite song / object
“Les lacs du Connemara” (Michel Sardou)
Perfect moment
Surrounded by people you love

Caroline Tissot

Completed a business education in France and holds a degree as financial analyst. Acquired her professional experience as a financial analyst and fund manager at a brokerage firm and with a Geneva private bank. Independent since 2001, she is a Partner at Sept Finance SA.

Caroline in 7 answers

Motto / philosophy
Fluctuat nec mergitur
Source of inspiration
Bruce Wayne
Passion
Drawing and painting
Aversion
Violence
Style
Perseverance
Favourite song / object
Coldplay / Doesn’t matter, as long as it is a Caran d’Ache
Perfect moment
When : summer
Where : Maison de Joyet / Chalet Miagani
With whom : my family
What : a late-harvest wine…

Yanis Varetz

Followed a Swiss business education, and holds several degrees in Finance. Gained his experience as a private banker with a Geneva private bank. Independent since 2003, he is a Partner of Sept Finance SA.

Yanis in 7 answers

Motto / philosophy
Listening is to possess, besides his own, the brains of others (Leonardo da Vinci)
Source of inspiration
Nature and human beings
Passion
Horseback riding
Aversion
Risk
Style
Casual chic
Favourite song / object
“Empire State of Mind” (Alicia Keys) / My cell phone
Perfect moment
With friends and some good wine