Founding Partner of Askéon Capital

With nearly twenty years of international experience, Umberto Callegari has led strategic transformations, M&A operations, corporate turnarounds, and growth programs across Europe, the United States, and Asia. He had senior leadership roles at Microsoft, Accenture, Deloitte, and Octo, consistently driving high-impact initiatives across multiple industries and markets.

Head of Switzerland & Italy Region, EFG International

Franco Polloni is the Head of EFG’s Switzerland & Italy Region. He is also a member of EFG International’s Global Business Committee and a member of the Executive Committee of EFG Bank. Mr. Polloni joined EFG in May 2017 as Head of Central Switzerland, Ticino & Italy Region.

Board member EFG International | Vice Chair Switzerland for UNHCR

Maria Leistner serves on the boards of EFG International, EFG Luxembourg, and Crypto Finance (part of Deutsche Börse Group). With more than 30 years of international experience across investment banking, private banking, asset management, and private equity, she brings a deep understanding of global finance and governance.