Asset Management

Belal joined GMG as Chief Investment Officer in 2021. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at HSBC Private Bank Switzerland, where he held several positions including CIO (2016–2021), responsible for helping formulate the global macroeconomic outlook, tactical asset allocation positioning, investment strategies and investment themes across asset classes. Belal's expertise and extensive work experience in foreign exchange sales and commodities have taken him to many leading banks, such as Merrill (formerly Merrill Lynch Investment Bank), Royal Bank of Canada, and Bank of Tokyo, among others.

Vincent is an experienced fund management professional with strong operational background. He has experience in various fields of the financial world at both a macro and micro level and vast professional network in global finance, development finance, multilateral development institutions and NGOs. Vincent joined the Geneva Management Group Board of Directors in 2021.

Prior to joining the group, François worked as a private banker for Coutts and Co Suisse, covering the UK market and then for Union Bancaire Privée. He holds a CFA and a Master in Business Administration from the Ecole des Dirigeants et Créateurs d’Entreprises in Paris. He speaks French and English.

Prior to joining GMG, Marc spent 10 years as a portfolio manager for global emerging market equities at Deutsche Bank's DWS. He held several roles in Europe and Asia, including lead responsibility for institutional mandates, the co-management of flagship funds, and the development of quantamental strategies. Marc contributed to broadening the scope of institutional coverage and was also responsible for research with a specialized focus on Southeast Asia and thematics. Previously, he served as an equities and quant analyst at Surperformance SAS. Prior to that, he was an auditor advisor at Currat& Associes SA. Marc holds a BSc in Management from CIBU – California International Business University and an MBA in Finance from International School of Management & St. John’s University.

Caroline has 30 years of experience in institutional asset management. She spent 14 years at IAM, an institutional asset management company, as a Member of the Management Committee. Caroline worked as a Senior Manager at the UBS bond desk for 10 years. She also spent 6 years as a doctoral student and assistant in finance to Professor Dumont at the University of Geneva. Caroline specialises in risk management and compliance for Swiss equity portfolios, balanced mandates and passive management. Caroline holds a PhD in economics from HEC Geneva and a law degree from the University of Geneva.

Didier brings more than 30 years of professional experience in architecture, construction and real estate development in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. His previous appointments include Director of Real Estate Development for the Swiss-based international conglomerate Marti Construction and Real Estate Manager at the pension fund Cap Prévoyance, Commune of Geneva, City of Geneva, and SIG (services industriels de genève), as well as Project Manager at several architecture firms. He is currently Vice-President of the Swiss Cantonal Urban Commission and Municipal advisor for the City of Carouge (Geneva, Switzerland).