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PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Our resources are experience, know-how and commitment. We place high demands on ourselves – our staff have first-class qualifications and outstanding problem-solving abilities. Since every company is unique in its own way, we address the specific issues arising for our customers individually in order to develop professional made-to-measure solutions. Professionalism is much more than simply providing a service and showing we can do the job: it’s a way of thinking, which we take on board accordingly at IFBC. Transparency, honesty and fairness are the core elements of our business culture.

Our customers should rightly have high expectations of us – and we look forward to living up to them.

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Dr. Thomas Vettiger co-founded IFBC in 1997. Today he is managing partner and member of the board of directors. He is also member of the Swiss Takeover Board, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Member of the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee of the Investis Group and Member of the Board of Directors of Globalscope. Furthermore he is lecturer at the University of Zurich.

Prof. em. Dr. Rudolf Volkart is a senior partner and member of the board of directors at IFBC. For many years he was an ordinary professor of business administration and director of the Swiss Banking Institute at the University of Zurich. In 2014 he was awarded the Dr. Kausch-Prize for his contribution to the fields of corporate finance and financial accounting.

Christian Hirzel started working at IFBC during his studies in the fields of corporate finance and banking. He worked as a consultant since 2003, and became a partner and member of the board of directors in 2008. Furthermore he is lecturer at the University of Zurich.

After a number of years working for a major swiss bank, Markus Varga joined IFBC in 2008 and became a partner in 2012.

Fabian Forrer has been with IFBC since 2011 and became a partner in 2020. Furthermore, he is a lecturer at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics of the University of Zurich.

Dominique Morel started his career in professional services and stakeholder management at Wirz BBDO. He then spent almost two decades as COO Markets for a Big Four firm in Switzerland, where he was responsible for the go-to-market. Before joining IFBC in 2023, he was a partner in an international strategic communications consultancy. As Chief Operating Officer of IFBC, he is responsible for day-to-day operations and implementation of strategic initiatives.

Heinz Karrer has been a member of the IFBC board of directors since June 2017, and chairman since June 2018. After several years working in executive management positions, he was seven years president of economiesuisse and now he is a member of the board of directors of other well-known companies.

Peter Riedweg has been a member of the IFBC board of directors since 1997. After many years as a partner at Price Waterhouse and Homburger AG, he is now a partner at Riedweg & Partner AG.

Christoph Theler has been a member of the IFBC board of directors since June 2017. He worked for many years as a senior executive in the corporate banking business of Zürcher Kantonalbank. In particular, he was responsible for managing large corporations.

Dr. Thomas Vettiger co-founded IFBC in 1997. Today he is managing partner and member of the board of directors. He is also member of the Swiss Takeover Board and member of the board of directors and chairman of the audit committee of Investis AG. Furthermore he is lecturer at the University of Zurich.

"The required personal responsibility motivates me and drives me to outstanding performance."

Jan Hunziker

"I appreciate the new challenges every day which make my work interesting and varied."

Nicola Meier

"Helping our clientele to achieve their goal with personal initiative and enthusiasm is the focus of our daily work."

Rebecca Sigrist

"A far-reaching transfer of knowledge to our customers is one of our major objectives when working on a project."

Prof. Dr. Beat Affolter

"What I most appreciate working at IFBC is the high standard of competence and professionalism that is expected of us."

Sabina Kofler

"Expertise, professional curiosity, and teamwork characterize all the services we provide."

Tanja Lanz

"We develop tailor-made solutions for our clients – with passion and expertise."

Noel Sager

"A constant focus on customer needs is the top priority at IFBC."

Magdalena Brinlinger

"We provide solution-oriented financial advice that consider our clients' unique perspectives."

Martina Stierli

"We are committed to providing our clients with tailor-made solutions – With our expertise and highest level of commitment."

Dshamilya Goecmen

"The constant variety in the work we do is a daily source of motivation for finding the best solutions for our clients."

Michel Wüst

"We are a highly-motivated team, working together to help IFBC continue to grow."

Selina Lienhard

"The varied nature of the projects we work on makes it possible for me to constantly develop my professional and personal skills."

Thomas Meier

"Customer focus and high-quality services are daily motivators."

Elena Gravagno

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About us

PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Partner

Board of Directors

Employees

Partnership

CURRENT TOPICS

The new challenge in corporate finance: 1+1 < 2

Exclusive financial advisor to the sole shareholder of VITARIS on the sale to CHROMOS Group

IFBC Review – discover our latest publication, featuring insightful interviews on a selection of important projects and a comprehensive case study

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