Partners Capital opens Zurich office

Global investor Partners Capital has opened its 11th global office, and third in Europe, in Zürich, Switzerland.

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This expansion aims to better serve its institutional and professional clients, particularly in Switzerland, which boasts a significant concentration of private wealth and institutional capital.

Jean-Claude Garo will lead the Swiss team, offering customised investment solutions. Garo brings 15 years of experience from Spectrum Value Management, a large Swiss single-family office, where he was head of the Investment Office and Chairman of the Investment Committee. He also holds various board positions with the Swiss family and foundation boards.

Partners Capital aims to leverage its global platform and network of over 400 professionals to serve its Swiss clients, including prestigious institutions like Oxford, Cambridge, and INSEAD.

Arjun Raghavan, CEO of Partners Capital, commented: “Our formal expansion in Switzerland grows out of years partnering with some of the world’s most disciplined and thoughtful investors. The sophisticated investing landscape, depth of relationships, and a shared conviction in patient, long-term capital makes Switzerland a natural place to deepen our presence and partner with the country’s leading institutions and families as they pursue their investment ambitions.”

Euan Finlay, partner and head of EMEA, stated: “The decision to open an office in Zürich grew directly out of our existing client relationships, making up close to 10% of our global assets. We have been working with Swiss clients for over a decade and are delighted to have a local presence to further deepen those relationships.”

Jean-Claude Garo, managing director and head of Switzerland, added: “Switzerland has one of the most diverse and sophisticated investor communities in the world, from multi-generational family offices and charitable foundations to senior professionals from the private equity and commodities sectors who share the same need for strategic investment partners. As we scale our presence here, there is a real demand for customised, long-term oriented portfolios invested in opportunities sourced from partnerships with the world’s leading investment managers.”