Our team is made up of specialists who are passionate about the world of continuing education and have a wealth of complementary experience. Our goal is to accompany you throughout your training, examination and development of your skills.
Our team is made up of specialists who are passionate about the world of continuing education and have a wealth of complementary experience. Our goal is to accompany you throughout your training, examination and development of your skills.
Mathias Baitan
General Manager
"the goal justifies the effort at the beginning; but, afterwards, it is the effort that justifies the goal"
- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
- Director of the Institute since October 1, 2022
- 20 years of experience in the fields of organization and human resources in the banking industry; former lecturer at HEG-Geneva
- Holder of the federal diploma of human resources manager
- D. in Economic and Social Sciences from the University of Geneva and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Areas of focus: skills development and career management
- Specializations: organizational resilience, organizational behavior
Frédéric Ruiz
Deputy Director
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
- Mark Twain
Frédéric is the architect of our training offer but also the conductor of the team and of a college of more than 160 external experts. With his extensive and valuable experience in the banking and financial world, he has an incomparable vision of the business that he maintains through continuous interaction with its players. Its strategic capacity to translate the future needs of the sector into concrete solutions for the development of all the players in the market contributes to making the ISFB a reference training institute.
- At the ISFB since 2012
- Master's degree in Economics (HEC Lausanne)
- Areas of expertise: wealth management, investment banking, family office, humanitarian
- Specialisation: financial analysis, alternative investments, education sciences
- What you didn't know yet: he has distinguished himself in sculpture based on snouts (preferably champagne snouts)! A new field of artistic expression that was laughable until he officially illustrated an important contemporary art fair
...ambitious: and passionate... more than a career or a succession of skills, banking and finance were an obvious choice for Frédéric. From the definition of the need to the construction of the system, from the selection of the speakers to the content or the teaching methods, he makes sure that each link in the value chain is qualitative, efficient and impactful.
Chérif Haberih
Operations Manager
"Só há uma maneira de aprender. É através da ação."
- Paulo Coelho
At the heart of postgraduate engineering, Chérif has all the answers to your questions in relation to our academic programmes: CAS, DAS and MAS. Not only does he accompany you on the logistical aspects with the utmost diligence, but his in-depth knowledge of the university world, of training and of the pedagogical mechanisms involved make him a first-rate ally throughout your course.
- At the ISFB since 2022
- Master's degree in educational science
- Areas of interest: teaching, coaching, self-branding
- Specialisations: languages, media/communication
- What you didn't know: He was personally received and congratulated by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore for setting up a welfare programme for the elderly.
...useful: no need for 4 paths when 1 is enough to get you where you need to go and in everyday life, it works quite well!
Mathias Baitan
General Manager
"the goal justifies the effort at the beginning; but, afterwards, it is the effort that justifies the goal"
- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
- Director of the Institute since October 1, 2022
- 20 years of experience in the fields of organization and human resources in the banking industry; former lecturer at HEG-Geneva
- Holder of the federal diploma of human resources manager
- D. in Economic and Social Sciences from the University of Geneva and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Areas of focus: skills development and career management
- Specializations: organizational resilience, organizational behavior
Frédéric Ruiz
Deputy Director
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
- Mark Twain
Frédéric is the architect of our training offer but also the conductor of the team and of a college of more than 160 external experts. With his extensive and valuable experience in the banking and financial world, he has an incomparable vision of the business that he maintains through continuous interaction with its players. Its strategic capacity to translate the future needs of the sector into concrete solutions for the development of all the players in the market contributes to making the ISFB a reference training institute.
- At the ISFB since 2012
- Master's degree in Economics (HEC Lausanne)
- Areas of expertise: wealth management, investment banking, family office, humanitarian
- Specialisation: financial analysis, alternative investments, education sciences
- What you didn't know yet: he has distinguished himself in sculpture based on snouts (preferably champagne snouts)! A new field of artistic expression that was laughable until he officially illustrated an important contemporary art fair
...ambitious: and passionate... more than a career or a succession of skills, banking and finance were an obvious choice for Frédéric. From the definition of the need to the construction of the system, from the selection of the speakers to the content or the teaching methods, he makes sure that each link in the value chain is qualitative, efficient and impactful.
Lionel Blanc
Product Manager & Logistics Manager
"Always act as if it were impossible to fail."
- Winston Churchill
Lionel is the driving force behind the ISFB's logistical activities. Without him, there would be no training! Not content with ensuring that your course runs smoothly, whether you join us on our premises or in a Zoom session, he is also the one who will monitor your evaluations and results in the context of the skills assessments.
- At the ISFB since 2015
- Graduate of a Federal Certificate of Management Assistant
- Fields of interest: IT, logistics, media
- Specialisations: skills development, coaching
- What you didn't know yet: he participated in Télé-Duo with Jean-Marc Richard (actively looking for archive images, high reward for information)
...well done: whether it's pushing the walls to accommodate you or putting in place creative solutions to make the most of your learning, Lionel's rigour is expressed to the millimetre!
Stéphane Bonzon
Psychologist and guidance counsellor
"What I do teaches me what I'm looking for"
- Pierre Soulages
It offers coaching and consulting in skills and career development to professionals in the banking and finance sector to help them make the most of their talents.
- At the ISFB since May 1, 2023
- 10 years of experience as a career, academic and vocational counselling psychologist
- 10 years of experience in banking and IT
- Substitute lecturer and researcher at the Institute of Psychology of the University of Lausanne during the academic year 2021-2022
- Master's degree in counseling and orientation psychology (University of Lausanne) and Master of Advanced Studies in Management, Human Resources and Careers, specialization in career management (University of Geneva)
- Areas of focus: skills assessment and career development
- Specializations: soft skills, orientation in uncertainty, search for meaning
- What you didn't know yet: his pronounced taste for computers led him to repaint in green the orange pages of the Videotex BCV on his personal mac at home during the Banque Cantonale Vaudoise - Crédit Foncier Vaudois merger in 1995
...unpredictable or when developing and supporting careers becomes an art and calls for a philosophy of action that can embrace uncertainty and transform it into opportunities.
Larissa Kungudi
Product Manager & Quality Manager
"In truth, the path matters little, the will is enough for everything."
- Albert Camus
The road to success can sometimes be a bumpy one, but you can count on Larissa to remove one obstacle after another. She is your SAQ specialist at the ISFB. In direct contact with the official examining body, she will guide you through the certification process and save you precious time with her expertise.
- At the ISFB since 2020
- Graduate in Political Science (University of Geneva)
- Areas of interest: project management, corporate communication, humanitarian aid
- Specialisation: audit, quality management
- What you didn't know yet: she had the chance to dance for the Béjart Ballet 🩰
...happy: you'll see, when you get her on the other end of the line, you'll hear her smile too! With Larissa, cases no longer have numbers, they have names. With pragmatism and determination, she brings your interests to bear in a positive and professional manner.
Gresa Vojka
Program Manager intra-company
"Life is too short to drink bad wine."
- Goethe
With the utmost rigour, Gresa accompanies you in the implementation and follow-up of all your in-company training courses. Its ability to listen and its expertise enable it to develop tailor-made solutions to meet your specific challenges and to offer particularly successful training experiences.
- At ISFB since 2018
- Graduate in Business Economics (HEG Geneva)
- Areas of focus: adult education, private banking/wealth management
- Specialisations: customer relations, fintech, business development
- What you didn't know: it has one of the most qualitative, extensive and eclectic music collections in the city
...natural: which can be found in her personal life as well as in the relationships she establishes on a daily basis. A sense of "Swiss-made" service in which elegance is a natural part of her style... naturally!
Lionel Blanc
Product Manager & Logistics Manager
"Always act as if it were impossible to fail."
- Winston Churchill
Lionel is the driving force behind the ISFB's logistical activities. Without him, there would be no training! Not content with ensuring that your course runs smoothly, whether you join us on our premises or in a Zoom session, he is also the one who will monitor your evaluations and results in the context of the skills assessments.
- At the ISFB since 2015
- Graduate of a Federal Certificate of Management Assistant
- Fields of interest: IT, logistics, media
- Specialisations: skills development, coaching
- What you didn't know yet: he participated in Télé-Duo with Jean-Marc Richard (actively looking for archive images, high reward for information)
...well done: whether it's pushing the walls to accommodate you or putting in place creative solutions to make the most of your learning, Lionel's rigour is expressed to the millimetre!
Stéphane Bonzon
Psychologist and guidance counsellor
"What I do teaches me what I'm looking for"
- Pierre Soulages
It offers coaching and consulting in skills and career development to professionals in the banking and finance sector to help them make the most of their talents.
- At the ISFB since May 1, 2023
- 10 years of experience as a career, academic and vocational counselling psychologist
- 10 years of experience in banking and IT
- Substitute lecturer and researcher at the Institute of Psychology of the University of Lausanne during the academic year 2021-2022
- Master's degree in counseling and orientation psychology (University of Lausanne) and Master of Advanced Studies in Management, Human Resources and Careers, specialization in career management (University of Geneva)
- Areas of focus: skills assessment and career development
- Specializations: soft skills, orientation in uncertainty, search for meaning
- What you didn't know yet: his pronounced taste for computers led him to repaint in green the orange pages of the Videotex BCV on his personal mac at home during the Banque Cantonale Vaudoise - Crédit Foncier Vaudois merger in 1995
... unpredictable or when developing and supporting careers becomes an art and calls for a philosophy of action that can embrace uncertainty and transform it into opportunities.
Amanda Marca
Administrative Manager
"The idea of experience is no substitute for experience.
- Alain
A real metronome, Amanda is your administrative and accounting contact. Behind the fundamental operational dimension, through which she validates and follows up on your registrations, she is also at the centre of the trainee-trainer relationship.
- At ISFB since 2018
- Graduate of a commercial employee CFC
- Areas of interest: sales, administration,
- Specialisations: accounting
- What you didn't know yet: she can make fire 🔥 (in "survival" mode with 3 twigs and 1 bamboo)
...important: for her (and for you), no problem without a solution! A philosophy based on serious life experience in which managing priorities becomes an art...
Amanda Marca
Administrative Manager
"The idea of experience is no substitute for experience.
- Alain
A real metronome, Amanda is your administrative and accounting contact. Behind the fundamental operational dimension, through which she validates and follows up on your registrations, she is also at the centre of the trainee-trainer relationship.
- At ISFB since 2018
- Graduate of a commercial employee CFC
- Areas of interest: sales, administration,
- Specialisations: accounting
- What you didn't know yet: she can make fire 🔥 (in "survival" mode with 3 twigs and 1 bamboo)
...important: for her (and for you), no problem without a solution! A philosophy based on serious life experience in which managing priorities becomes an art...
Gresa Vojka
Program Manager
"Life is too short to drink bad wine."
- Goethe
With the utmost rigour, Gresa accompanies you in the implementation and follow-up of all your in-company training courses. Its ability to listen and its expertise enable it to develop tailor-made solutions to meet your specific challenges and to offer particularly successful training experiences.
- At ISFB since 2018
- Graduate in Business Economics (HEG Geneva)
- Areas of focus: adult education, private banking/wealth management
- Specialisations: customer relations, fintech, business development
- What you didn't know: it has one of the most qualitative, extensive and eclectic music collections in the city
...natural: which can be found in her personal life as well as in the relationships she establishes on a daily basis. A sense of "Swiss-made" service in which elegance is a natural part of her style... naturally!
Chérif Haberih
Product Manager & Operations Manager
"Só há uma maneira de aprender. É através da ação."
- Paulo Coelho
At the heart of postgraduate engineering, Chérif has all the answers to your questions in relation to our academic programmes: CAS, DAS and MAS. Not only does he accompany you on the logistical aspects with the utmost diligence, but his in-depth knowledge of the university world, of training and of the pedagogical mechanisms involved make him a first-rate ally throughout your course.
- At the ISFB since 2022
- Master's degree in educational science
- Areas of interest: teaching, coaching, self-branding
- Specialisations: languages, media/communication
- What you didn't know: He was personally received and congratulated by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore for setting up a welfare programme for the elderly.
...useful: no need for 4 paths when 1 is enough to get you where you need to go and in everyday life, it works quite well!
Larissa Kungudi
Product Manager & Quality Manager
"In truth, the path matters little, the will is enough for everything."
- Albert Camus
The road to success can sometimes be a bumpy one, but you can count on Larissa to remove one obstacle after another. She is your SAQ specialist at the ISFB. In direct contact with the official examining body, she will guide you through the certification process and save you precious time with her expertise.
- At the ISFB since 2020
- Graduate in Political Science (University of Geneva)
- Areas of interest: project management, corporate communication, humanitarian aid
- Specialisation: audit, quality management
- What you didn't know yet: she had the chance to dance for the Béjart Ballet 🩰
...happy: you'll see, when you get her on the other end of the line, you'll hear her smile too! With Larissa, cases no longer have numbers, they have names. With pragmatism and determination, she brings your interests to bear in a positive and professional manner.