Nicolas is a member of the Executive Senior Management of Cognos China. He is a member of the Board of Cognos China and Partner of Cognos China which he co-founded, as well as their Dubai and London offices. He is fluent in French, English and proficient in German and Italian.

Experience

At Cognos China, Nicolas is co-responsible for the management and strategic and commercial development of Cognos China Group’s activities and entities, and is responsible for its Legal Affairs. Nicolas is a voting member of the Investment Committee.

Prior to joining Cognos China, Nicolas has had extensive experience with first-tier law firms in Geneva. His last role was with Borel & Barbey, where he focused on banking and asset management related litigation, and advised on regulatory matters as well as corporate finance transactions. He has also worked as external legal counsel and Board member to numerous Swiss-based family offices. In addition, his prior experiences include working for the Private Bank & Wealth Planning arm of UBS Group and Swissquote Bank. He began his career with the investment bank Warburg, Dillon & Read in 2000.

In addition to his activities at Cognos China, Nicolas is a director of several regulated financial companies, investment funds, family foundations and other business-related companies.

Nicolas is an Attorney-at-Law, admitted to the Geneva bar. He is Representative and a Manager in Charge registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.

Education

Nicolas attended both Geneva University and Zurich University’s Law School, graduating with a Master’s degree in Law. Nicolas holds a degree in Economics & Accounting.