Team
Your personal contacts
Team
Your personal contacts
Team
George Schlagmüller
George Schlagmüller is a founding partner of Belvalor AG, which he co-founded with Thomas von Rohr in 2010. George Schlagmüller is an international financial advisor with more than 35 years of experience, holding senior positions at private banks and investment houses in London, New York and Zurich. With an Executive MBA in International Wealth Management from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Geneva, as well as various training in finance and tax matters, George Schlagmüller has a deep understanding of the needs of our international clientele. As a balance to his demanding job, he is passionate about wind- and kitesurfing during the summer months, while in winter, he enjoys skiing either alpine or cross-country. He is married and has an adult daughter.
Thomas von Rohr
Thomas von Rohr co-founded Belvalor AG with George Schlagmüller in 2010. With over 30 years of experience in the international wealth management industry, he has held senior positions as an equity analyst in New York and Zurich. For the past two decades, Thomas von Rohr has served his clients in German, English and French, with proficiency in Italian and Spanish as well. Leveraging his extensive expertise, he actively contributes as a board member and investment specialist across various institutions. Thomas von Rohr holds an academic degree in Business Economics, is a federally certified financial analyst and asset manager, as well as a financial and investment expert. Outside of his professional endeavors, he finds solace in nature, enjoys skiing and is an avid endurance athlete. He is married and has three adult sons.
Claudia Buchmann
Claudia Buchmann is a partner at Belvalor. Since the company’s inception in 2010, she has been a cornerstone of the firm and has been a shareholder since 2014. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Claudia Buchmann has consistently pursued professional development, including a work stint in London and academic endeavors. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance, a Master’s degree in Financial Consulting, and is a certified financial planner. In her leisure time, Claudia Buchmann can be found enjoying rounds of golf, passionately playing tennis, and hitting the slopes during the winter months.
Robert Hausammann
Robert Hausammann is an experienced financial professional with nearly half a century of experience in the Swiss financial industry. After over 40 years with UBS – many of those years spent as a team leader and relationship manager for affluent private clients – Robert Hausammann decided to pursue independence. Since 2016, he has been serving his international clientele as a Senior Relationship Manager at Belvalor. Fluent in German, English, and French, he holds a Swiss Federal Diploma in Banking. Robert Hausammann enjoys spending his leisure time outdoors and is a passionate football fan.
Marco Rubli
Marco Rubli joined Belvalor in 2023 after many years in Private Banking roles for both large and private banks. Prior to joining Belvalor, he oversaw the investment business of an independent asset manager in Zurich. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the prestigious Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics in Portugal and has pursued further education to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). Outside of work, Marco Rubli is an avid cyclist, passionate cross-country skier, and takes a keen interest in topics related to the sustainable development of the financial industry.
Andreas Müller
Andreas Müller joined Belvalor at the beginning of 2024, assuming responsibility for research activities and stock selection. With 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Andreas Müller began his career as a successful fund manager and equity analyst for internationally renowned banks in Zurich, New York, and London. Later, he served as an equity analyst at Zürcher Kantonalbank. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Zurich and holds the title of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Andreas has developed his own asset allocation and valuation models, which he integrates into our investment process. In his leisure time, Andreas Müller enjoys cycling, skiing, and swimming.
Ken Burri
Ken Burri joined Belvalor in 2023 and is concurrently pursuing a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance at the University of Zurich. He supports the team in conducting company analyses and client management. In his spare time, Ken Burri enjoys traveling the world or spending his free hours on the tennis court or at the gym.
Isabelle Sovilla
Isabelle Sovilla has been with Belvalor since 2015 and has been active in the financial industry for over three decades. Formerly a precious metals and coin trader at Credit Suisse First Boston, she has a flair for languages and oversees the marketing and communication activities of our company. In her leisure time, Isabelle Sovilla enjoys exploring the world, satisfying her curiosity through reading, attending events and courses, or simply enjoying sunny days with her family.
Kevin Genasci
Kevin Genasci joined Belvalor in 2023 while also pursuing a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance at the University of Zurich. He supports the team in client management and analysis. As a former top skier, Kevin Genasci remains deeply connected to the sport and spends his leisure time as a ski instructor, ski tourer or climber.
Matteo Todeschini
Matteo Todeschini is currently studying Political Science at the University of Zurich and supports Belvalor part-time. In his free time, Matteo enjoys exploring the mountains and takes a keen interest in the political development of our society.
Silvan Füglistaler
Silvan Füglistaler is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance at the University of Zurich and has been supporting the team in client services tasks and portfolio management since 2024. In his free time, Silvan Füglistaler is politically active and enjoys skiing in the winter, while spending the summer on the tennis court or golf course.
Team
George Schlagmüller
George Schlagmüller is a founding partner of Belvalor AG, which he co-founded with Thomas von Rohr in 2010. George Schlagmüller is an international financial advisor with more than 35 years of experience, holding senior positions at private banks and investment houses in London, New York and Zurich. With an Executive MBA in International Wealth Management from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Geneva, as well as various training in finance and tax matters, George Schlagmüller has a deep understanding of the needs of our international clientele. As a balance to his demanding job, he is passionate about wind- and kitesurfing during the summer months, while in winter, he enjoys skiing either alpine or cross-country. He is married and has an adult daughter.
Thomas von Rohr
Thomas von Rohr co-founded Belvalor AG with George Schlagmüller in 2010. With over 30 years of experience in the international wealth management industry, he has held senior positions as an equity analyst in New York and Zurich. For the past two decades, Thomas von Rohr has served his clients in German, English and French, with proficiency in Italian and Spanish as well. Leveraging his extensive expertise, he actively contributes as a board member and investment specialist across various institutions. Thomas von Rohr holds an academic degree in Business Economics, is a federally certified financial analyst and asset manager, as well as a financial and investment expert. Outside of his professional endeavors, he finds solace in nature, enjoys skiing and is an avid endurance athlete. He is married and has three adult sons.
Claudia Buchmann
Claudia Buchmann is a partner at Belvalor. Since the company’s inception in 2010, she has been a cornerstone of the firm and has been a shareholder since 2014. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Claudia Buchmann has consistently pursued professional development, including a work stint in London and academic endeavors. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance, a Master’s degree in Financial Consulting, and is a certified financial planner. In her leisure time, Claudia Buchmann can be found enjoying rounds of golf, passionately playing tennis, and hitting the slopes during the winter months.
Robert Hausammann
Robert Hausammann is an experienced financial professional with nearly half a century of experience in the Swiss financial industry. After over 40 years with UBS – many of those years spent as a team leader and relationship manager for affluent private clients – Robert Hausammann decided to pursue independence. Since 2016, he has been serving his international clientele as a Senior Relationship Manager at Belvalor. Fluent in German, English, and French, he holds a Swiss Federal Diploma in Banking. Robert Hausammann enjoys spending his leisure time outdoors and is a passionate football fan.
Marco Rubli
Marco Rubli joined Belvalor in 2023 after many years in Private Banking roles for both large and private banks. Prior to joining Belvalor, he oversaw the investment business of an independent asset manager in Zurich. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the prestigious Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics in Portugal and has pursued further education to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). Outside of work, Marco Rubli is an avid cyclist, passionate cross-country skier, and takes a keen interest in topics related to the sustainable development of the financial industry.
Andreas Müller
Andreas Müller joined Belvalor at the beginning of 2024, assuming responsibility for research activities and stock selection. With 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Andreas Müller began his career as a successful fund manager and equity analyst for internationally renowned banks in Zurich, New York, and London. Later, he served as an equity analyst at Zürcher Kantonalbank. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Zurich and holds the title of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Andreas has developed his own asset allocation and valuation models, which he integrates into our investment process. In his leisure time, Andreas Müller enjoys cycling, skiing, and swimming.
Ken Burri
Ken Burri joined Belvalor in 2023 and is concurrently pursuing a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance at the University of Zurich. He supports the team in conducting company analyses and client management. In his spare time, Ken Burri enjoys traveling the world or spending his free hours on the tennis court or at the gym.
Isabelle Sovilla
Isabelle Sovilla has been with Belvalor since 2015 and has been active in the financial industry for over three decades. Formerly a precious metals and coin trader at Credit Suisse First Boston, she has a flair for languages and oversees the marketing and communication activities of our company. In her leisure time, Isabelle Sovilla enjoys exploring the world, satisfying her curiosity through reading, attending events and courses, or simply enjoying sunny days with her family.
Kevin Genasci
Kevin Genasci joined Belvalor in 2023 while also pursuing a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance at the University of Zurich. He supports the team in client management and analysis. As a former top skier, Kevin Genasci remains deeply connected to the sport and spends his leisure time as a ski instructor, ski tourer or climber.
Matteo Todeschini
Matteo Todeschini is currently studying Political Science at the University of Zurich and supports Belvalor part-time. In his free time, Matteo enjoys exploring the mountains and takes a keen interest in the political development of our society.
Silvan Füglistaler
Silvan Füglistaler is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance at the University of Zurich and has been supporting the team in client services tasks and portfolio management since 2024. In his free time, Silvan Füglistaler is politically active and enjoys skiing in the winter, while spending the summer on the tennis court or golf course.
Board of Directors
Kurt Kohler
Kurt Kohler brings invaluable expertise to the Belvalor team as a board member, drawing from decades of experience in diverse banking roles within the credit and private banking sectors, both domestically and internationally. This includes five years of service with UBS in New York and Chicago, followed by assignments in the Middle East and Asia. Kurt Kohler has also held leadership positions in various UBS Private Banking units, including roles in the Zurich region and at the UBS headquarters, as well as at the private bank Cantrade. Following his banking career, Kurt Kohler served as a managing director and shareholder of an independent asset management firm, and for the past 10 years, he has been the owner of his own family office. With his extensive expertise and leadership credentials, Kurt Kohler meets the necessary qualifications to serve as an independent board member of Belvalor AG.
Kevin Fleck
Kevin Fleck supports Belvalor with his extensive experience in the financial industry as an independent board member. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of St. Gallen. Since August 2023, Kevin Fleck has been the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Flughafen Zürich Ltd.
George Schlagmüller
George Schlagmüller is a founding partner of Belvalor AG, which he co-founded with Thomas von Rohr in 2010. George Schlagmüller is an international financial advisor with more than 35 years of experience, holding senior positions at private banks and investment houses in London, New York and Zurich. With an Executive MBA in International Wealth Management from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Geneva, as well as various training in finance and tax matters, George Schlagmüller has a deep understanding of the needs of our international clientele. As a balance to his demanding job, he is passionate about wind- and kitesurfing during the summer months, while in winter, he enjoys skiing either alpine or cross-country. He is married and has an adult daughter.
Thomas von Rohr
Thomas von Rohr co-founded Belvalor AG with George Schlagmüller in 2010. With over 30 years of experience in the international wealth management industry, he has held senior positions as an equity analyst in New York and Zurich. For the past two decades, Thomas von Rohr has served his clients in German, English and French, with proficiency in Italian and Spanish as well. Leveraging his extensive expertise, he actively contributes as a board member and investment specialist across various institutions. Thomas von Rohr holds an academic degree in Business Economics, is a federally certified financial analyst and asset manager, as well as a financial and investment expert. Outside of his professional endeavors, he finds solace in nature, enjoys skiing and is an avid endurance athlete. He is married and has three adult sons.
Board of Directors
Kurt Kohler
Kurt Kohler brings invaluable expertise to the Belvalor team as a board member, drawing from decades of experience in diverse banking roles within the credit and private banking sectors, both domestically and internationally. This includes five years of service with UBS in New York and Chicago, followed by assignments in the Middle East and Asia. Kurt Kohler has also held leadership positions in various UBS Private Banking units, including roles in the Zurich region and at the UBS headquarters, as well as at the private bank Cantrade. Following his banking career, Kurt Kohler served as a managing director and shareholder of an independent asset management firm, and for the past 10 years, he has been the owner of his own family office. With his extensive expertise and leadership credentials, Kurt Kohler meets the necessary qualifications to serve as an independent board member of Belvalor AG.
Kevin Fleck
Kevin Fleck supports Belvalor with his extensive experience in the financial industry as an independent board member. He holds a Master of Arts from the University of St. Gallen. Since August 2023, Kevin Fleck has been the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Flughafen Zürich Ltd.
George Schlagmüller
George Schlagmüller is a founding partner of Belvalor AG, which he co-founded with Thomas von Rohr in 2010. George Schlagmüller is an international financial advisor with more than 35 years of experience, holding senior positions at private banks and investment houses in London, New York and Zurich. With an Executive MBA in International Wealth Management from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Geneva, as well as various training in finance and tax matters, George Schlagmüller has a deep understanding of the needs of our international clientele. As a balance to his demanding job, he is passionate about wind- and kitesurfing during the summer months, while in winter, he enjoys skiing either alpine or cross-country. He is married and has an adult daughter.
Thomas von Rohr
Thomas von Rohr co-founded Belvalor AG with George Schlagmüller in 2010. With over 30 years of experience in the international wealth management industry, he has held senior positions as an equity analyst in New York and Zurich. For the past two decades, Thomas von Rohr has served his clients in German, English and French, with proficiency in Italian and Spanish as well. Leveraging his extensive expertise, he actively contributes as a board member and investment specialist across various institutions. Thomas von Rohr holds an academic degree in Business Economics, is a federally certified financial analyst and asset manager, as well as a financial and investment expert. Outside of his professional endeavors, he finds solace in nature, enjoys skiing and is an avid endurance athlete. He is married and has three adult sons.
Partner for Company Analyses
Dr. Milène Wegmann & Partner
Dr. Milène Wegmann & Partner Vermögensverwaltung AG is our partner for company analyses, mainly for the American equity market. In 2022, Dr. Milène Wegmann & Partner Vermögensverwaltung AG obtained approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) under the Financial Institutions Act (FINIG) for independent asset managers. For more information, please visit www.wegmann-partners.com
Hanspeter Zwyssig
Hanspeter Zwyssig is a seasoned investment specialist with over 30 years of trading experience at banks and asset management firms. He is a federally certified financial analyst and asset manager and holds an Executive MBA from the Lorange Institute of Business at the University of Wales. As an investment specialist, he brings his knowledge and experience to various asset management firms.
Partner for Company Analyses
Dr. Milène Wegmann & Partner
Dr. Milène Wegmann & Partner Vermögensverwaltung AG is our partner for company analyses, mainly for the American equity market. In 2022, Dr. Milène Wegmann & Partner Vermögensverwaltung AG obtained approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) under the Financial Institutions Act (FINIG) for independent asset managers. For more information, please visit www.wegmann-partners.com.
Hanspeter Zwyssig
Hanspeter Zwyssig is a seasoned investment specialist with over 30 years of trading experience at banks and asset management firms. He is a federally certified financial analyst and asset manager and holds an Executive MBA from the Lorange Institute of Business at the University of Wales. As an investment specialist, he brings his knowledge and experience to various asset management firms.