Synpulse appoints Dr. Christoph Nützenadel as Chief Executive Officer

He will lead starting July 1.

According to a release, Synpulse announced the appointment of Dr. Christoph Nützenadel as new Chief Executive Officer. From 1st July, Mr. Nützenadel will lead a team of more than 200 in the USA, Switzerland, Germany and Singapore. Outgoing CEO Mr. Michael Gerber will head the company’s growing operations in Asia.

Since opening its first office in Switzerland in 1996, Synpulse has expanded steadily to become a management consultant and partner to some of the world’s leading Financial Services institutions, Mr. Nützenadel said. This has only been possible with the right team, he added, paying homage to Mr. Gerber’s role in the company’s growth.

“Michael designed and implemented the internationalization of the company,” said Mr. Nützenadel. “What was once a Swiss company located in Zurich has become a multinational company on three continents with around 200 employees. Michael has set a clear path for me and I’m looking forward to steering a team knowing that we have the best leaders in each key market to drive our growth and service standards.”

In his new role as the head of Asia, Michael will focus on implementing the company’s expansion strategy. Immediately after his appointment, Synpulse announced the opening of its fifth global office in Hong Kong under the leadership of Mr. Marco Kamerling, a proven leader and an insurance expert who relocates from Synpulse’s office in Switzerland. Michael, who has been in Asia for more than two years leading the Singapore team, has been recruiting aggressively in the region to strengthen the company’s pool of expertise that currently stands around 60 employees in Singapore.

With the opening of the new Hong Kong office, opportunities to improve service to existing clients and acquire new ones are key priorities. “Each market is significant to Synpulse,” Michael said. “We have a team of world-class experts in each, and with Christoph now taking the global leadership role, it gives me the required time to focus on Asia. The market here is incredibly distinct with incredible opportunities and interesting challenges. We’re very excited about our foray into this part of the world.”