Alpen Partners, Alpen Partners International, and Goldbach Capital have appointed two highly accomplished leaders to their Board of Directors, reflecting the firms’ commitment to drawing on deep experience and industry insight as they continue to grow. The firms’ accelerated expansion in key markets—particularly the US—has heightened the need for broader expertise and experienced oversight to support their next phase of growth. These appointments support the group’s focus on delivering unique, high-quality service while preserving the entrepreneurial culture that defines the firms.
Christian De Prati joins as Chairman of the Board
Dr. De Prati brings decades of leadership experience in international banking. As former CEO & Country Head Switzerland at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, he managed the Swiss operations and developed deep relationships with institutional and UHNW clients. He also serves on the Board of Rothschild & Co Bank AG and is a member of the Board of Adecoagro (AGRO), a leading agricultural company. His expertise in governance, investment banking, and cross-border advisory work adds strategic depth to the Alpen group of firms as the firms scale their platform and strengthen their market presence.
Stephan Welti joins as an independent Board member
Mr. Welti contributes extensive experience in governance, regulatory oversight, and risk management. At Sygnum Bank, he was part of the leadership team responsible for securing the first FINMA banking license for a regulated digital asset bank. Previously, he led Deloitte Switzerland’s Regulatory, Compliance & Legal Financial Services practice and served as Chief Risk Officer & General Counsel at a Swiss private bank. His operational and regulatory expertise reinforces the Board’s ability to guide growth and deliver consistent client service across key markets.
Strengthening governance at a pivotal moment
These appointments come as the Alpen firms meet rising client demand across core jurisdictions. By bringing Christian and Stephan on board to join Pierre Gabris and Nicolas Gabris, the firms ensure their governance and strategic guidance remain aligned with their growth ambitions, supporting long-term client relationships and operational excellence. “Christian and Stephan bring the expertise and industry insight we value at Board level,” said Pierre Gabris, Founder of all three firms. “On the Board, they will provide guidance to support growth, strengthen governance, and help shape the firms’ next chapter.”
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