Studied natural sciences and economics in Zurich and Paris. Diploma in 1977 from the University of Zurich. Many years of management experience, as an investment advisor in private banking and significantly involved in building up the portfolio management of Credit Suisse AG in Zurich. Has worked in finance for over 35 years. Since 1994 independent asset management activity, establishment and development of Scherrer & Partner Investment Management AG, as majority shareholder and chairman of the board of directors.