SINGAPORE /PRNewswire/ -- Synpulse, one of the leading management consulting companies in the Financial Services sector, today announced the appointment of Dr. Christoph Nutzenadel as new Chief Executive Officer. From 1st July, Mr. Nutzenadel 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 Nutzenadel 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. Nutzenadel. "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."
Expanding Global Footprint
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."
Top Experts to Boost Asian Growth
Two senior experts have been added to the Synpulse team in Asia to support the expansion plan. The firm has brought on board Mr. Patrick Lam, an insurance and banking veteran to strengthen the Hong Kong management team; Mr. Vikas Seth, a highly seasoned business transformation expert to distinctly widen the current service offerings of Synpulse in Singapore in the private banking sector.
"Synpulse has always taken pride in the fact that its team is the firm's point of difference -- a team that has exceptional academic fundamentals, a strong understanding of their client's needs and its ability to provide strategic and tactical solutions," added Michael. "With these two gentlemen we now have the pleasure of working with have enviable portfolios. Each one has their areas of expertise and strengths and they will both individually and collectively play a significant part in our new direction. We are certain that with the years of experience and skills Vikas and Patrick bring to Synpulse, we are demonstrating to our clients our commitment to delivering unrivalled service."
About Synpulse
Synpulse is an internationally established management consulting company and valued partner of many of the world's largest financial services providers. Since its founding in 1996, Synpulse supports banks and insurers along the entire value chain; from the development of strategies and their operative realization, to technical implementation and hand-over. Synpulse is characterized by in depth industry knowledge and the passion and commitment of its 200 employees, who come from more than 20 countries. Synpulse is represented with locations in Zurich, Hamburg, Singapore, New York and Hong Kong.
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