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Dr Christian Katz

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Dr. Christian Katz

As former CEO of SIX Swiss Exchange and former Head of Goldman Sachs International in Switzerland, Dr. Christian Katz is a recognized figure in international finance, known for his expertise and far-reaching network. Through his advisory firm MainStrait, he has served for over a decade as a trusted board member and specialist adviser to institutions across the financial, fintech and technology sectors. He is the author of several books and publications on financial markets, and a long-time guest lecturer at leading universities including Columbia University, Imperial College London, and the University of St. Gallen.

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"I have known Christian for over twenty years and have had the pleasure of working closely with him as a business partner in recent years. His track record as a senior securities executive, financial exchange CEO, board member, and founder of his own successful financial advisory firm speaks for itself. Throughout our collaboration, Christian has consistently proven to be a highly reliable, value-adding partner of great integrity.”

Frank Yu
Founder, CEO & CIO at Ally Bridge Group

“Working with Christian has been a real asset. He has a strong network in Switzerland and internationally, along with valuable experience guiding companies through technology-driven transformation. His clear and concise communication style is highly effective, and he is a thoughtful and trusted advisor.”

Christine Ciriani
Industry Partner at Motive Partners

“For more than a decade, I’ve watched Christian navigate complicated global markets in various roles and as a board member and trusted advisor. There is no one better!”

Alan Guarino
Vice Chairman at Korn Ferry

“Christian is a thoughtful and very experienced director with an ability to grasp key issues quickly and drive a bank's strategic development.”

Tino Gaberthüel
Partner, Head of Corporate and M&A, Co-Head Capital Markets at Lenz & Staehelin

“Christian played a critical role in the establishment of AIX. I deeply appreciated his thoughtful guidance, professionalism, and steady leadership during a fast-paced and high-stakes initiative.”

Amina Turgulova
Head PMO at Astana International Financial Center

 
 
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