CEO

Education
lic. oec. HSG, University of St. Gallen
Business Administration, University of Basel
CFA
CFA ESG

Professional background
After completing his studies, Jürg Furrer worked for several years at UBS as an investment advisor and project manager. From 2004 to 2013, he held various management positions at Aquila - including Head of Asset Management, CIO and member of the Executive Board. He subsequently moved to US asset manager PIMCO followed by Fidelity International, where he was responsible for the expansion of the Swiss market. In 2023, he joined Globalance Bank as Deputy CEO before joining Aquila in May 2025 as CEO.

Finance & Fiduciary

Education
Certified Public Accountant (Banks), CAS in M&A and Corporate Law at the University of Zurich, Bachelor of Science in Finance (FHNW)

Professional background
During his studies, David Maestri worked as a Junior Advisor at Credit Suisse. From 2009 to 2014, he worked at PwC as auditor. He then moved to Leonteq. As head of the cost management team, he played a key role in the development of financial controlling. David Maestri joined swisspartners in early 2021 as CFO and member of the Group Managing Board. Since November 2023 he acts as Head of Finance & Fiduciary for Aquila AG.

Corporate & Business Development

Education
Swiss Certified Business Economist HF, Diploma of Advanced Studies in Banking, Swiss Finance Institute/University of Bern, CAS in Digital Banking at the Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences in Zurich

Professional background
After completing her commercial training at Credit Suisse in Lausanne, Carine Frick-Delaloye held various positions in the areas of investment and private client advisory services in German-speaking Switzerland from 1999 to 2008. From June 2008, she took over management functions in the Retail and Private Banking divisions of Credit Suisse and deepened her management skills. From September 2013, Carine Frick-Delaloye was Head of Personal & Business Banking - Rhine Market Area in Zurich for nine years and then moved to Wealth Management, where she was Head of EAM Core. In addition to her professional activities, Carine Frick-Delaloye has been an examination expert for SAQ certifications since 2019.

Aquila Bank

Education
Federal Diploma in Business Administration (HF), Diploma in Business Administration from Wirtschaftsschule KV Baden-Zurzach, Diploma in Executive in Leadership and Management HF-NDS from KV Business School Zurich, Certified Wealth Management Advisor (CWMA) accredited by SAQ Swiss Association for Quality.

Professional background
Following the completion of his commercial apprenticeship, Martin Rubi began his career at Credit Suisse in Private Banking. He initially gained experience in client support before transitioning to client advisory. This move brought expanded leadership responsibilities, frequent international assignments, and management roles in Singapore, Luxembourg, and London. In April 2012, he assumed the position of Head of EAM Regulatory Consulting, overseeing the implementation of regulatory requirements. In summer 2018, he returned to client advisory, further strengthening his expertise in direct client engagement. From 2022 onward, he led a team of 17 client advisors as team head, with responsibility for their development and the achievement of business objectives.

IT & Operations

Education
Master's degree in Management, Technology & Economics (ETH Zurich), Bachelor's degree in Information Technology & Electrical Engineering (ETH Zurich), UBS Wealth Management Diploma

Professional background
After completing his studies at ETH Zurich, Markus Bührer worked for several years at UBS AG as a project manager in the online banking sector. From 2011 to 2016, he held various project and leadership positions at Leonteq Securities AG. He then moved to the fintech start-up Evolute Group AG as a partner and COO. After a further stint as Managing Director for Data & Business Intelligence and Strategic Project Manager at Leonteq, he joined Globalance Bank as COO in 2024, where he played a key role in shaping the digital transformation of the platform and the use of AI. Markus Bührer has joined Aquila AG as COO in April 2026.

Legal, Compliance & Risk

Education
lic.iur. University of Zurich, Attorney-at-Law and Notary Patent of the Canton of Zug; Global Executive MBA, IESE Business School, University of Navarra; CAS in International Banking, Capital Markets and Insurance Law, University of Zurich; Dipl. Swiss Fund and Asset Management Officer FA/IAF

Professional background
Patrick Frigo brings broad legal and business expertise at the intersection of law, compliance and financial market supervision. Following his studies, he worked at a commercial law firm, focusing primarily on M&A and capital markets law. From 2009 to 2018, he was with PwC – in both audit and advisory roles – advising Swiss and international banks as well as asset managers on all aspects of regulatory law and compliance. As a consultant at a law firm, he subsequently supported startups and fintech companies with establishing regulatory frameworks, licensing procedures with supervisory authorities and self-regulatory organisations, as well as on matters of corporate and contract law. From 2020, he held the roles of Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Directors at the insurance company Dextra. Since April 2026, Patrick Frigo has been Head of Legal, Compliance and Risk at Aquila AG.