Studies, Law Faculty, University of Geneva; 1970, MBA, Business School of Administration, St Gallen, Switzerland. Formerly, with Morgan Stanley. Since 1972, with Pictet & Cie: since 1982, General Partner; Head, Research Department; Head, Investment Strategy Committee; Senior Managing Partner, Global strategy; June 2010, retired. Member, Investments Committee, Joint Staff Pension Fund, UN. Former President, Foundation for Geneva.