Andrea Gentilini

Andrea Gentilini is the Head of Vescore, the asset management boutique of Vontobel, having joined the firm in February 2023. He succeeded Daniel Seiler and is focused on enhancing Vescore's investment platform, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence and academic research.12

Professional Background

Gentilini has over 20 years of experience in the investment sector. Before his current role, he was the CEO of Novus Partners, a fintech company specializing in solutions for institutional investors. Under his leadership, Novus expanded internationally and was acquired by SEI Investments in 2021. He also served as a Senior Portfolio Manager and COO at Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), where he played a key role in launching innovative investment products.123

His earlier career includes significant positions at Barclays Capital (formerly Lehman Brothers), where he led hedge fund research, and UBS Wealth Management in New York. He was also part of the management team at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).13

Academic Credentials

Gentilini holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, and two post-graduate degrees in Information Technology and Applied Statistics from ETH Zurich. He has published academic articles and is co-inventor on two international patents. His multilingual capabilities include fluency in English, German, Italian, and French.123

Current Focus

At Vescore, Gentilini is responsible for overseeing systematic and hybrid multi-asset investment solutions, aiming to leverage data analytics and AI to enhance investment strategies. His leadership is expected to strengthen Vescore's academic roots and commitment to innovative investment approaches.24