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Oliver Wyrsch is the CEO of INFICON, a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and advanced process control software that enhance productivity and quality in sophisticated industrial vacuum processes. Oliver holds a master’s degree in Computer Science and Business Administration from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich (ETH). He started his professional career in 2004 as management consultant with Accenture and Booz & Co. Before joining INFICON in 2018 as President and General Manager of the US Business, he served seven years in various functions at Mettler Toledo in Germany and the USA – last as Head of the Strategic Business Unit Machine Vision Inspection. Oliver Wyrsch became President & CEO of INFICON in January 2023.

Fernando Vicario is CEO of Bank of America’s lead European banking entity, Bank of America Europe DAC. He was appointed Chair of the Federation of International Banks in Ireland (FIBI) for a two-year tenure in 2023. Fernando was formerly head of Corporate and Investment Banking for the European Union and head of Corporate Banking for Europe, Middle East and Africa, at BofA Securities. For over 25 years he has worked across multiple roles for Bank of America including head of Corporate Banking for Financial Institutions in Europe and Emerging Markets (ex-Asia), head of EMEA Global Product Solutions, head of EMEA and Latin America Corporate Banking and co-head of EMEA Debt Capital Markets and Corporate Banking.

Fernando sits on the EMEA regional executive committee; the Global Diversity & Inclusion Council; co-chair of Bank of America’s EMEA D&I Council and co- leads the EMEA Sustainability Strategic Council. Fernando serves as a director on the Board of the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) and of ODI (Open Doors Initiative) in Dublin.

On the podcast, we delved into Fernando’s almost three-decade journey at Bank of America, exploring achievements, discussed the qualities essential for success in investment banking, and delved into leadership attributes. Shifting to the financial landscape, we assessed trends in the European sector and anticipated challenges, while also examining the transformative impact of digitalization. Fernando also offered fantastic advice for students aspiring to build a career in finance from all backgrounds.

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Scott Lynn is the Founder and CEO of Masterworks, the first platform where investors can buy and trade shares in art. Scott founded his first company at just 15 years old and went on to found, acquire and sell several more companies and tech start-ups throughout his career such as Payability, which has provided more than $6B in financing to e-commerce sellers.



As well as a serial entrepreneur, Scott is one of the U.S.’ top art collectors and has built an internationally-recognized collection of Abstract Expressionism that has included works by Clyfford Still, Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and more. He has lent works to MoMA, The Guggenheim and several other prestigious museums and galleries across the globe. In addition to his role as CEO of Masterworks, Scott currently serves on the board of V2 ventures Payability, and the Brooklyn Rail (a non-profit publication in the art industry).



On the podcast, we explored his entrepreneurial journey and passion for art. From the genesis of Masterworks to the art investment process, Scott shared insights into the dynamic world of art investing. We delved into the economics of art, its consistent outperformance, as well as Scott’s vision for the future of art investing and valuable advice for aspiring start-up entrepreneurs.

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Charles-Henry Monchau currently serves as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Syz Group, a distinguished Swiss private bank based in Geneva, Switzerland. Syz Group, established in 1996, is a family-owned Swiss bank that specialises in private banking, asset management, and alternative investments.

Before assuming his role as CIO at Syz Group, Charles-Henry held key positions in other prominent financial institutions. He served as the CIO and Head of Investment Management at Al Mal Capital, led asset allocation and discretionary portfolio management at Deutsche Bank EMEA, held the position of Global CIO at EFG Bank, and gained valuable experience at institutions like BNP Paribas, Lombard Odier, and Rothschild earlier in his career.

Charles-Henry is a recognised authority in the financial industry and is frequently a guest on major financial news networks, including Bloomberg and CNBC. With a substantial following of more than 130,000 on LinkedIn, he is a widely followed figure in the financial markets.

On the podcast, Charles-Henry delved into his early career experiences, shared his insights on market dynamics, discussed Swiss equities, explored the turning point in financial markets and the economy, and provided valuable advice to aspiring students looking to pursue careers in finance.

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Carl Thoma is a Founder and Managing Partner at Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity firm. Thoma Bravo manages over $120 billion of assets and is best known for investing in software and technology businesses.

Carl was a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Golder, Thoma, Cressey, Rauner and its predecessor funds since 1980. He began his career at First Chicago Equity Group where he helped build one of the largest and most active private equity firms in the country.

Carl is an avid art collector and he has received an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BS degree in Accounting and Agriculture Economics from Oklahoma State University.

Together with his wife Marilynn, Carl runs the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation, a grant-making organization dedicated to sharing its collection and supporting museums, projects and individuals pursuing innovative ideas in the visual arts.

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Woody Marshall is a General Partner at Technology Crossover Ventures. He joined TCV in 2008 and has been working in the venture capital industry since 1995. He focuses on investments in the FinTech, internet, and the digital media & entertainment industries.

Throughout his career he has invested and partnered with iconic companies such as Netflix, Spotify, Airbnb, HomeAway, Dollar Shave Club and Twilio, to name a few. Prior to joining TCV, Woody spent 12 years at Trident Capital, a venture capital and private equity firm.

Woody has been recognized by Forbes on its Midas List as one of the industry’s top technology investors. He earned his B.A. from Hamilton College and his M.B.A. from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.

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