We are pleased to announce that we have strengthened our Wealth Management Division with the onboarding of Nicolas Staerkle, who joins us as a Partner - Wealth Management, covering both Europe and Asia.

Nicolas brings with him over 25 years of experience in the Private Banking and Wealth Management industry. He started his career as a Relationship Manager and Investment Specialist in the Investment Team at UOB (now BNP Paribas) based in Geneva. In 1999, Nicolas moved to Pictet & Cie as a Private Banker and Portfolio Manager and in 2002 he moved to Hong Kong to run its Hong Kong operations, covering North Asian clients. His most recent position was Alternate Chief Executive of Banque Pictet & Cie, Hong Kong Branch. Along with Nicolas' responsibilities in the Hong Kong Branch, he was also acting Managing Director, Market Group Head.

Nicolas holds a Bachelor of Art in Economics from the Webster University, Geneva, and a Swiss Federal Diploma of Financial Analyst and Portfolio Manager. He is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.

Nicolas is fluent in French and English.