Scientific committees and program management

The scientific committees are made up of experts from the world of banking and finance from our institutional and partner members.

They ensure that the ISFB’s product offerings are consistent and relevant to the market.

ISFB Program Directors' Think Tank

The Program Directors’ Think Tank comprises the ISFB management team and all program directors.

Committee management:

  • Christophe Nicod, Continuing Education Manager

Committee members:

  • Jean-Philippe Bernard, ISFB Program Director
  • Guillaume de Boccard, ISFB Program Director
  • Gilles Chantrier, ISFB Program Director
  • Lino Finini, ISFB Program Director
  • Marion Fogli, ISFB Program Director
  • Julien Froidevaux, ISFB Program Director
  • Albert Gallegos, ISFB Program Director
  • Enrico Giacoletto, ISFB Program Director
  • Marie Herbinière, ISFB Program Director
  • Thierry Lacraz, ISFB Program Director
  • Sébastien Leutwyler, ISFB Program Director
  • Antoine Mach, ISFB Program Director
  • Jérôme Piguet, ISFB Program Director
  • Pierre Ricq, ISFB Program Director
  • Sylvaine Simms, ISFB Program Director
  • Stephan Singh, ISFB Program Director

ISFB Observatory Committee

The ISFB Observatory Committee is composed of representatives appointed by the administrations of the institutions that fund the ISFB Observatory, as well as academic representatives.

Committee management:

  • Mathias Baitan, General Manager ISFB

Committee members:

  • Christelle Zagato (ISFB)
  • Stéphane Bonzon (ISFB)
  • Gaëlle Tanniou (BCGE)
  • Gianluca Tarolli (Bordier)
  • Aurélien Triouillier (Board of Directors, Indosuez)
  • Philippe Bruyère (EFG Bank)
  • Lucas Dénarié (Lombard Odier)
  • Filip Kleczkowski (Mirabaud)
  • Stéphanie Bachofner (Pictet)
  • Isabel Gayo (UBP)
  • Prof. Dr. Nathalie Delobbe (University of Geneva)
  • Dr. Erwan Bellard (University of Geneva)
  • Prof. Dr. Eric Davoine (University of Fribourg)

Jean-Philippe Bernard

Program Director
ISFB Certificate in Risk Management for Directors

"Donner 'the tone at the top' is very useful, because raising awareness of risks and controls among the players in the various lines is still very much on the agenda, and will still require a great deal of effort."

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Guillaume de Boccard

Program Manager

ISFB Compliance Officer Certificate

  

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Gilles Chantrier

Program Director
ISFB Certificate in Internal Control and Risk Management

  

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Lino Finini

Program Director
ISFB Future of Finance Certificate

  

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Marion Fogli

Program Director
ISFB Certificate in Banking Management and Adaptability

  

As Program Director, she is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. She also represents the program to our participants and is a member of the program's teaching team, which she manages.

Julien Froidevaux

Program Manager

ISFB Private Banking Certificate

ISFB Certificate Management Assistant

"The courses offered at ISFB enable us to maintain a strong link between theory and practice."

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Albert Gallegos

Program Manager

ISFB certificate Wealth planning

"As the financial field is constantly evolving, it's crucial to stay ahead of the latest trends, legislative changes and technological innovations."

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Enrico Giacoletto

Program Manager

Regulatory update recertification seminar

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Marie Herbinière

Program Manager
Skills assessment

    

As Program Director, she is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. She also represents the program to our participants and is a member of the program's teaching team, which she manages.

Thierry Lacraz

Program Director
SAQ CWMA Preparation Program

    

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Sébastien Leutwyler

Program Manager
ISFB Investment Advisor Certificate

   

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Antoine Mach

Antoine Mach

Program Director
ISFB Certificate in Sustainable Finance

    

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Jérôme Piguet

Program Manager

ISFB Certificate Credits

"Through the courses offered at ISFB, I'm delighted to be able to share some thirty years of technical and human experience with the new generation of bankers."

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Pierre Ricq

Program Manager

ISFB Family Officer Certificate

"Each family has its own particular DNA, and so each Family Office operates differently."

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

Sylvaine Simms

Program Manager

ISFB certificate Staff and support

As Program Director, she is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. She also represents the program to our participants and is a member of the program's teaching team, which she manages.

Stephan Singh

Program Manager

ISFB Data Management Certificate

As Program Director, he is responsible for coordinating content and participants, and ensuring the coherence of the program as a whole, with the support of the Product Manager. He also represents the program to our participants, and is a member of the program's teaching team.

A look back at Think Tank 2025 with ISFB Program Directors

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