About Ethos

Vincent Kaufmann (1980) has been the CEO of Ethos Foundation and of Ethos Services since June 2015. From October 2020 to January 2023, he was also Head Proxy Voting and Swiss ESG & Engagement ad interim. Vincent Kaufmann joined Ethos in 2004 as a Corporate Governance Analyst, later becoming a Senior and Deputy Head Corporate Governance. He has been member of Ethos Services’ management in charge of investment since 2011 and deputy CEO since 2013.

Since June 2019, he has been a member of the board of Swiss Sustainable Finance.

Vincent Kaufmann, a Swiss certified Expert for Accounting and Controlling since 2009, holds a Master’s degree in Business Economics of the University of Geneva (2004).

Anthony Gloor (1981) joined Ethos in 2015 as member of management and is Deputy CEO since January 2021. He is in charge of general administration, budgets and accounting, publications and communication instruments, technology development and maintenance as well as internal control and compliance.

Simultaneously to his position at Ethos, he has a mandate as lecturer in Business Economics at the Geneva School of Business Administration (Haute Ecole de Gestion).

Anthony Gloor holds a Master’s degree in Information and Communication systems from the University of Geneva, with a minor in Business administration. He also is a Certified Information System Auditor from the ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) and holds the certification in risk management assurance from the IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors).

Prior to joining Ethos, Anthony Gloor had been working for ten years at the audit and consulting company Deloitte in Geneva. In this capacity, he conducted numerous audit and risk management consulting missions. He became deputy director in 2012 and was also responsible for staff training in Deloitte’s «advisory» departments throughout Switzerland.

 

Fanny Ebener (1985) has been appointed Co-Head Proxy Voting and member of Ethos Services’ management in July 2024. In this capacity, she is responsible for the field of Ethos’ voting recommendations. She is also in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of companies, engaging in dialogue with companies as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues. Fanny Ebener joined Ethos in 2009 as a Corporate Governance Analyst becoming a Senior Analyst in 2011 and Senior Proxy Voting Manager in 2018.
Fanny Ebener holds a Master’s degree in Business Economics from the University of Geneva in 2009.

David Jeannet (1982) is Head Responsible Investment & Sustainability Research. In this capacity, he is responsible for monitoring the external management of Ethos funds, mandates and indices and for activities related to ESG analyses and ratings. David Jeannet joined Ethos in January 2019 as Senior Business Development Manager.

Following a Master’s degree in International Relations in 2007 from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, David Jeannet obtained a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in Sustainable Management from the University of Geneva.

David Jeannet began his professional career at Barclays Bank Switzerland, as a member of the OTC derivatives team. Between 2008 and 2016, he worked for Ethos in various positions, namely as Senior Investment Manager and ESG Analyst. From 2017 to 2018, David Jeannet worked as a SRI Officer within the Groupe Mirabaud in Geneva.

 

Matthias Narr (1981) is Head Engagement at Ethos. He is responsible for the management of the EEP dialogue programme and Ethos’ engagement activities. Matthias Narr joined Ethos as a Senior Engagement Specialist in March 2017. He is member of the PRI’s Stewardship Advisory Committee.

Matthias Narr studied Political Science, Economic History and International Law at the University of Zurich and the University of Paris X and holds a master’s degree.

Before joining Ethos, Matthias Narr worked as an Engagement Specialist in Robeco’s Active Ownership department in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Previously, Matthias Narr had been a manager in SAM’s Sustainability Services team in Zurich, Switzerland.

 

 

Romain Perruchoud (1983) has been appointed Co-Head Proxy Voting and member of Ethos Services’ management in July 2024. In this capacity, he is responsible for the field of Ethos’ voting recommendations. He is also in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of companies, engaging in dialogue with companies as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues. Romain Perruchoud joined Ethos in 2015 as a Corporate Governance Analyst becoming a Senior ESG Analyst in 2018 and Senior Proxy Voting Manager in 2023.
Before joining Ethos, he has been working for four years as Senior Consultant Corporate Tax at Ernst & Young.
Romain Perruchoud holds a Master’s degree in International and European Law as well as a Master’s degree in Business Law from the University of Geneva.

Michael Spalding (1967) has been member of Ethos Services’ management since 2011 and is responsible for Ethos’ client and member relations. Michael Spalding joined Ethos in 2010 as Senior Relationship Manager in Ethos’ Zurich office.

Michael Spalding holds a degree for Business Economics of the University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (HWV) and holds the title Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA) of the Association of Certified International Investment Analysts.

From 1987 to 1996, Michael Spalding held different positions at Credit Suisse. From 1996 to 2001, he worked at Swiss Re in the client management for Latin American insurance companies and was also responsible as the Deputy Head of the Latin American Academy for the development of this training centre. From 2001, Michael Spalding was as a Relationship Manager responsible for institutional clients and the portfolio development at Credit Suisse and Lombard Odier.

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Nathanaël Anstett joined Ethos in August 2024 as IT applications developer. In this capacity, he participates in the development of applications and software packages.

Vanessa Ardenti joined Ethos in April 2022 as a Senior ESG Analyst. In this capacity, she is in charge of conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of international companies and specific studies on ESG issues.

 

 

 

Dovan Attias joined Ethos in December 2021 as an ESG Analyst and as a Data Scientist since July 2022. In this capacity, he is in charge of conducting analyses of companies' environmental, social and governance data as well as specific studies in the field of data collection, processing, analysis and presentation methods.

 

 

Jules Basset joined Ethos in June 2023 as an ESG Analyst. He is in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, engaging in dialogue with companies, conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of companies, as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues.

Cécile Biccari joined Ethos in February 2024 as Senior Manager Investor Education. In this capacity, she is responsible for developing training concepts and content in the field of sustainable development, as well as organizing and coordinating continuing education courses, in particular for members of the foundation boards of pension funds and other institutional investors.

Raphaël Caregnato joined Ethos in June 2021 as an ESG Analyst. In this capacity, he is in charge of conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of international companies and specific studies on ESG issues.

 

 

 

Helder Carvalho joined Ethos in June 2019 as IT applications developer. In this capacity, he participates in the development of applications and software packages. He also provides IT-support to users.

Bénédict Chauvin joined Ethos in June 2024 as an ESG Analyst. He is in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, engaging in dialogue with companies, conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of companies, as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues.

Dario De Notaristefano joined Ethos in April 2019 as a Client Relationship Manager. In this capacity, he completes the Client Relations team in Zurich, where he is responsible for the support and acquisition of clients from German- and Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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Sébastien Dubas has been appointed Senior Communication & Content Manager in September 2024. In this capacity, he is responsible for the communication of Ethos and ensures the monitoring and follow-up of ESG themes relevant to the Ethos Foundation. Sébastien Dubas joined Ethos in 2017 as ESG analyst, becoming a senior analyst in 2019 and Communication and Project Manager in 2020.

Mathilde Fontannaz joined Ethos in Mai 2020 as an ESG Analyst. She is in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, engaging in dialogue with companies, conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of companies, as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues.

Emilie Fournier joined Ethos in June 2022 as an ESG Analyst. She is in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, engaging in dialogue with companies, conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of companies, as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues.

 

 

 

Florent Garcin joined Ethos in September 2023 as Senior Data Services Manager. In this capacity, he is in charge of conducting data analyses as well as specific projects in the field of data collection, processing, analysis and presentation methods.

Clémence Gallopin joined Ethos in October 2022 as an ESG Analyst. In this capacity, she is in charge of conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of international companies and specific studies on ESG issues.

Claire Gavini joined Ethos in October 2020 as an ESG Analyst and works as an ESG Engagement Specialist since June 2022. In this capacity, she is responsible for the implementation of engagement activities of the EEP International. Her responsibilities include engaging in dialogue with companies as well as preparing specific studies on ESG issues.

Olivier Gros joined Ethos in 2013 as Senior Client Relationship Manager responsible for Western Switzerland. In this capacity, he is in charge of relations with French-speaking members and clients.

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Mohamed Amine Hathroubi joined Ethos in October 2020 as an ESG Analyst. In this capacity, he is in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, engaging in dialogue with companies, conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of companies, as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues.

Balthazar Hirt joined Ethos in June 2024 as an ESG Analyst. He is in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, engaging in dialogue with companies, conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of companies, as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues.

Natascha Knoblich joined Ethos in December 2021 as a Marketing & Communication Coordinator. In this capacity, she supports in particular the development and implementation of the marketing strategy and is responsible for the coordination of communication activities.

 

Stéphane Maes joined Ethos in June 2024 as an ESG Analyst. He is in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, engaging in dialogue with companies, conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of companies, as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues.

Xavier Malagoli joined Ethos in March 2021 as an ESG Analyst. In this capacity, he is in charge of conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of international companies and specific studies on ESG issues.

 

 

Sara Martin joined Ethos in January 2022 as an Administrative Assistant. As such, she is in charge of organising and running the Ethos administration. She also assists management in its administrative tasks and is in charge of various editing tasks.

 

 

Vinzenz Mathys joined Ethos in September 2024 as Senior Communication & Network Manager. In this capacity, he is responsible for representing Ethos in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, managing media relations in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, as well as conceptualising, planning and coordinating the Ethos group's communications.

Théo Milliez joined Ethos in April 2021 as an ESG Analyst. In this capacity, he is in charge of conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of international companies and specific studies on ESG issues. He is especially active on climate-related analyses and methodologies.

Julio Paniagua joined Ethos in July 2022 as IT applications developer. In this capacity, he participates in the development of applications and software packages.

Julien Phildius joined Ethos in June 2014 as IT applications developer. In this capacity, he participates in the development of applications and software packages as well as of Ethos’ websites. He also provides IT-support to users.

Emmanuelle Ricchi joined Ethos in January 2023 as an ESG Analyst. In this capacity, she is in charge of conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of international companies and specific studies on ESG issues.

Alexandre Privat joined Ethos in June 2023 as an ESG Analyst. He is in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, engaging in dialogue with companies, conducting environmental, social and governance assessments of companies, as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues.

 

Christian Richoz has been Senior Investment Manager since January 2017. In this capacity, he is in charge of control tasks related to Ethos’ different investment funds and asset management mandates. He is also responsible for the support reporting and communication of asset management products and extra-financial ratings. Christian Richoz joined Ethos in February 2014 as corporate governance analyst becoming a Senior analyst in 2015.

Julien Roueche joined Ethos in September 2023 as Senior Investment Specialist. In this capacity, he is in charge of control tasks related to Ethos’ different investment funds and asset management mandates. He is also responsible for the support reporting and communication of asset management products and extra-financial ratings.

Julie Saussé joined Ethos in February 2022 as ESG Engagement Specialist. In this capacity, she is responsible for the implementation of engagement activities of the EEP International. Her responsibilities include engaging in dialogue with companies as well as preparing specific studies on ESG issues.

 

 

Daisy Schrai joined Ethos in 2014 as Executive Assistant. As such, she is in charge of organizing and running the Ethos secretariat. She also assists management in its administrative and accounting tasks.

Anja Seiler joined Ethos in September 2020 as ESG Engagement Specialist. In this capacity, she is responsible for the implementation of engagement activities of the EEP International. Her responsibilities include engaging in dialogue with companies as well as preparing specific studies on ESG issues.

Fabienne Tomasi joined Ethos in August 2022 as Board Secretary and HR Assistant. In this capacity, she assists the CEO in all tasks related to the Boards of Ethos Foundation and Ethos Services. She is also in charge of corporate documents and assists management with HR tasks.

Colette Young has been working for Ethos since 2008 as a Corporate Governance Analyst on a part-time basis during the proxy high season. In this capacity, she is in charge of analysing shareholder meetings, engaging in dialogue with companies as well as conducting specific studies on ESG issues.