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Sebastian is the CEO of Envisage. In parallel, he joined Novum Capital Partners in 2021. He brings extensive experience from his 13 years with UBS’ international wealth management and global family office desks, where he covered sophisticated families across Europe out of Zurich and London. 

Clients entrusted Sebastian with their global wealth situations, and he successfully built one of the largest client portfolios in the Western European market at UBS. Sebastian’s typical clients have complex structures in multiple jurisdictions with its investment and tax considerations. He also assists in family governance and involves the next generation where possible.

He graduated from the Zurich University for Applied Science and is a CFA charter holder. He is fluent in German, English & French with basic knowledge in Croatian.

Martin is the Chief Compliance Officer of Envisage since 2024. He founded Envisage in 2009 and has over 25 years of experience in financial services, consulting, advisory and negotiation. He started his career in investment banking at Merrill Lynch. Followed by a move into management consulting at Accenture, the global consulting company. Working in the strategy consulting unit of Accenture, Martin worked on and led various projects in financial services, private equity, insurance and industry. From 2003 to 2009 Martin was an independent consultant leading international projects in financial services at various large institutions.

Martin has, working with a wide network of specialists, including law firms, tax and accounting firms, IT companies, trust companies and more, provided and coordinated a wide range of advisory services to a large number and variety of clients. Usually working across jurisdictions. These services include comprehensive planning, investment advisory, specialised legal advice, tax advice, negotiation, structuring, trusts, life insurance and various other services to institutions, companies, private individuals and charitable foundations.

Martin graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Economics & Accounting (1992) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry (1990) from Flinders University in South Australia.

Didier is the Chief Operating Officer of Envisage. In parallel, he joined Novum Capital Partners in 2019 also as Chief Operating Officer.

Previously, he spent 8 years as Chief Operating Officer at SG M&RSA, where he oversaw internal procedures, relations with bank counterparties and AML requirements. He also handled requests for structuring, financing and wealth planning from the company’s key clients. Didier started his career as a corporate consultant in China for European companies, before joining GDP Gestion de Patrimoines in Lausanne.

Didier holds a master’s degree in Management from the University of Lausanne (HEC) and is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

Julien is Relationship Manager at Envisage. In parallel, he joined Novum Capital Partners in 2024 as Chief Investment Officer. In his previous role as CIO at the Meyer Family Single Family Office, Julien oversaw a diverse $bn+ portfolio across most asset classes.

Prior to this, he served as an Investment Manager at Upfront Ventures, directing investments into early-stage startups in European markets, and as a Partner at Airbus Ventures, leading investments in global technology startups. Julien’s tenure at JPMorgan in Paris and Geneva, catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and foundations, further underscores his ability to deliver tailored investment solutions and exemplary client service.

With a master’s degrees in aerospace engineering and software development from the Ecole des Mines, France, Julien integrates technical acumen into his investment strategies.

Karim is working for Envisage as senior equity specialist. In parallel, he joined Novum Capital Partners in 2019 as senior Investment Manager responsible for public equity investments. He previously worked for 8 years as assistant portfolio manager and senior analyst at Jabre Capital Partners. Prior to this, he spent 6 years as equity analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns and M. Safra & Co. Karim started his career at Rockwell Automation.

Karim holds a MBA in Finance, Accounting and Strategic Management with honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a B.A. in Business Administration from the American University in Cairo.

Giovanni is working for Envisage as Private Equity and Venture Capital specialist. In parallel, he joined Novum Capital Partners in 2020 as an analyst. In 2023, after three successful years at Novum, Giovanni became responsible for Private Equity and Venture Capital investments.

Previously, he worked in Milan at UBS Asset Management in the Sales department for a year, and at UBS Wealth Management in the Global Segments division for two years. 

Giovanni graduated from Bocconi University with a Master of Science in Accounting, Financial Management and Control. He also attended international academic programs in Northwestern University in Chicago and in Alliance Manchester Business School.