Forbes Money Summit

Christian Stadil,
Owner & Chairman,
Thornico Group

Christian Stadil is the owner and chairman of Thornico, a Danish conglomerate with around 130 subsidiaries in food, food tech, packaging, fashion, real estate, and venture capital. Founded in the 1990’s by Stadil and his father Thor, the group now generates around CHF 1.4 billion in annual revenue.

Guided by his “Company Karma” philosophy, Stadil prioritizes long-term value, social impact, and unique experiences. He is currently implementing a succession plan to pass ownership to his four children and ensure Thornico’s continuity across generations. Furthermore, Stadil is the honorary consul of Bhutan.

More about Christian Stadil: „WIR BAUEN DAS UNTERNEHMEN FÜR GENERATIONEN“

Marko Bjelonic,
CEO & Co-Founder,
Rivr

Marko Bjelonic is the CEO and co-founder of Rivr, formerly known as Swiss-Mile, a Zurich-based robotics start-up. Born in Yugoslavia, he later studied Mechanical Engineering in Germany and earned a PhD in Robotics at ETH Zurich. Under his leadership, Rivr developed "Milo," a wheeled-legged robot capable of navigating stairs and carrying heavy loads. The startup secured $22 million in funding, including investment from Jeff Bezos. Bjelonic aims to position Rivr as a key player in autonomous robotics, solving complex challenges in logistics and beyond.

More about Marko Bjelonic: «WIR LÖSEN PROBLEME, DIE NOCH NIE JEMAND GELÖST HAT»

Diana Diaz Castro,
President and Founder,
Financing Technology for Sustainable Development (FT4SD)

Diana Diaz Castro is the founder and president of Financing Technology for Sustainable Development (FT4SD). Previously, she led the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance, a role that earned her a spot on the Forbes Under 30 list in 2024. Now, the Colombian-born entrepreneur aims to drive transformative technologies and mobilize capital for emerging markets through FT4SD.

More about Diana Diaz Castro: DIANA DIAZ CASTRO

Alex Stöckl,
Co-Founder & Partner,
Founderful

Alex Stöckl is the co-founder and partner of Founderful, a Zurich-based venture capital firm focused on Swiss start-ups. Since its launch in 2018, the firm has raised nearly 140 million CHF for its second fund. Stöckl envisions Switzerland as a global tech hub and prioritizes founders over branding. Founderful’s portfolio includes industrial tech and software start-ups like Wingtra, Depoly, and Saeki Robotics.

More about Alex Stöckl: DAS NÄCHSTE SILICON VALLEY

Dorothée Borca Dumortier,
CEO,
IG Bank

Dorothée Borca Dumortier is the CEO of IG Bank, where she drives sustainable growth by aligning product innovation with profitability. With over 20 years of experience across Swiss, European, and Middle Eastern financial markets, she blends traditional banking expertise with digital transformation. Educated at Stanford, Harvard, and HEC, Borca Dumortier is a frequent keynote speaker and advocate for diversity and future-readiness in finance. She’s known for implementing strategic frameworks that deliver measurable impact in complex environments.

Bekim Laski,
Chief Investment Officer,
smzh ag

Bekim Laski serves as the Chief Investment Officer & Partner at smzh ag. In this role, he is responsible for the development of investment services and capabilities and has a pivotal role in shaping the company's strategy. With over 25 years of experience across the entire value chain of wealth & investment management, Bekim Laski has held senior positions at leading banks in Switzerland. His expertise spans client relationship management, the development of sustainable investment strategies, and the management of multi-asset portfolios.

More about Bekim Laski: KEEP COOL

Philippe A. Naegeli,
Co-Founder & CEO,
GenTwo

Philippe Naegeli is the CEO and co-founder of GenTwo, a Swiss B2B fintech company enabling the securitization of virtually any asset. With over 30 years of experience in investment banking, corporate governance, and product innovation, Naegeli previously founded PAN Asset Management and served as CEO and Vice President of the Board at Forstmann & Co. USA. At GenTwo, he leads a global financial engineering network and launched the “AssetRush” event series. The company manages over US-$ 4 billion in Assets under Service. In 2024, Naegeli co-authored the book “Assetization”, exploring a US-$ 78 trillion investment opportunity.

More about Philippe A. Naegeli: UNLOCKING A $190 TRILLION OPPORTUNITY

Julian Biegmann,
General Manager Switzerland,  
Revolut

Julian Biegmann has been General Manager for Revolut in Switzerland since 2023. Prior to that, he spent several years at BlackRock in London and Zurich as a Director in Capital Markets and Financial Markets Advisory. He brings extensive experience in banking and has advised leading global banks and central banks during his time at BlackRock and Booz & Company (now PwC Strategy&).

He holds a Master’s degree (M.A.) in Banking and Finance from the University of St. Gallen and a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in International Management from Luigi Bocconi University in Milan.

Richard Schäli,
Chairman & Founder Camp Corvatsch /
Investor

Richard Schäli started early: At the age of eleven, he founded Secanta Capital to manage the assets of others. Having started with retail investors and listed certificates, today Schäli services ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) through mandates. The student makes long-term investments in tech companies for his clients; support comes from advisors that work in the family offices of his clients. In 2023, he started Camp Corvatsch, a gathering aiming to "bring together the world‘s most renowned entrepreneurs with exceptional young founders".

More about Richard Schäli: VERMÖGENSVERWALTER, SECANTA CAPITAL

Oliver Künzler,
Head of Corporate / M&A,
Wenger Plattner

Oliver Künzler is a Partner and Head of Corporate/M&A at the leading Swiss business law firm Wenger Plattner. In his role, he primarily focuses on international and domestic M&A transactions, reorganizations and restructurings, private equity and venture capital transactions, as well as financings. In addition, he advises entrepreneurs and companies on all aspects of contract, commercial, and corporate law.

Jan Gerber,
CEO,
Paracelsus Recovery

Jan Gerber is the CEO of Paracelsus Recovery, a Zurich- and London-based clinic specializing in mental health and addiction treatment for high-net-worth individuals. With a background in psychology and healthcare management, he has built one of the world’s most discreet and personalized treatment centers. Gerber is also an advocate for mental health awareness and speaks regularly on the importance of destigmatizing addiction and psychological disorders.