Edmond de Rothschild is pleased to announce the appointment of Monika Vicandi as Chief Risk, Legal & Compliance Officer as of 15 January 2025.
With over 20 years’ experience in Switzerland and Europe, Monika Vicandi brings recognised expertise in these three functions.
Monika Vicandi joins Edmond de Rothschild and its Executive Committee on 15 January 2025 and will fully take up her functions on 1 March, succeeding Jean-Christophe Pernollet, who has decided to end his professional activity.
Ariane de Rothschild would like to warmly thank Jean-Christophe Pernollet for his unwavering commitment and major contributions to the development of Edmond de Rothschild during his years at the Group: “Jean-Christophe has played a decisive role in the regulatory and legal structuring of Edmond de Rothschild while ensuring that we conduct our business responsibly. We wish him all the best for his future personal projects.”
With more than 20 years of experience in control functions in Switzerland and internationally, Monika Vicandi will be a key asset in contributing to the development of our Bank by maintaining a risk profile that meets the highest standards in our industry. To that end, she will benefit from the support and expertise of the teams already in place.
Ariane de Rothschild, CEO of Edmond de Rothschild: “I am delighted to welcome Monika Vicandi to Edmond de Rothschild. Her international experience and recognised expertise in her field will be key assets for our Bank. Her arrival marks a new stage in supporting our development and I would like to stress how inspiring it is to see a woman take up this key position.”
Biography of Monika Vicandi
Before joining Edmond de Rothschild, Monika Vicandi held key positions at European financial companies, including Oddo BHF.
She also worked in Switzerland at Winterthur International and Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) and in Liechtenstein as Group Legal Counsel, Chief Compliance and Chief Risk Officer of VP Bank AG.
*Subject to FINMA approval.
ABOUT THE EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD GROUP
A conviction-driven investment firm founded on the conviction that wealth should be used to build a better world for the future, Edmond de Rothschild specialises in private banking and asset management. Serving an international clientele of families, entrepreneurs and institutional investors, Edmond de Rothschild is also active in corporate finance, infrastructure finance, private equity, real estate and fund services.
Thanks to its resolutely family-based structure, Edmond de Rothschild has the independence it needs to be able to offer bold strategies and long-term investments rooted in the real economy.
At 31 December 2023, the Group, founded in 1953, had over CHF 163 billion in assets under management, 2,600 employees and 28 locations worldwide.
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