Carlos Arias-Fernandez

EIC Partners AG (EIC), founded in 2002, is an independent asset management firm based in Feldmeilen, Switzerland. EIC is supported by a network of partners located in London, New York and Sao Paulo. The firm's core expertise includes the valuation of commodities, assets and entire firms from the energy industry, as well as project financing, infrastructure transactions in the energy sector, benchmarking studies of financial performance and consulting in the area of energy risk management, on which they base their main activities: asset management and advisory services. They also manage a private equity investment company, EIC Electricity SA, which is based in Geneva and was founded in 1997.

Lazard Frères Gestion SAS is an investment management firm headquartered in Paris, France. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Lazard Group LLC, which is owned by Lazard Ltd. (NYSE: LAZ) in the US. They provide asset management and advisory services for individual and institutional clients.

UBP-Gestion Institutionnelle SA (UBP-GI) is the Geneva-based asset management arm of the Swiss bank Union Bancaire Privée (UBP). Through a series of acquisitions initiated by Chairman Edgar de Picciotto, UBP can trace their history back to 1956. The present-day UBP was established in 1990 following the merger with Compagnie de Banque et d'Investissements and TDB-American Express Bank. UBP-GI was created in 1997 and caters to both private and institutional clients worldwide. They offer a range of investment funds, including traditional, multi-manager and structured products.

Pictet Asset Management SA (Pictet AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, ultimately held by Banque Pictet & Cie in Switzerland. Established in 1967, the firm is headquartered in Geneva with investment management centers in Zurich, London, Singapore and Tokyo. They also have marketing client service centers in major cities worldwide. Pictet AM manages a range of equity, fixed income, alternative and multi asset products. They provide specialist investment services through segregated accounts and investment funds to some of the world’s largest pension funds, financial institutions, sovereign wealth funds, intermediaries and their clients. Pictet AM is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.

Vontobel Asset Management AG (Vontobel AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN) in Switzerland. Founded in 1988, the firm is headquartered in Zurich and manages assets for institutional clients and the Vontobel Group's pension funds. Vontobel AM is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Rolex SA manufactures and markets watches and clockwork operated devices and parts. The company provides water and dustproof, airtight, stop, and pocket watches and clocks. The firm also manufactures gold, bronze and stainless steel watches which are available with diamonds and in other precious stones under the brand names Explorer, GMT-Master II, Sub-Mariner, Sea Dweller, Yacht Master and Cosmograph Daytona. Rolex was founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Sécheron SA is a worldwide leader in electrical protection and switching solutions for rail transportation, energy-intensive industries, and renewable energies. The private company is based in Meyrin, Switzerland, and has subsidiaries in Italy and Switzerland. Sécheron innovates electrical and electronic equipment for railway, renewable energy, DC grid, and other industrial systems. The Swiss company delivers products and services tailored to each country's needs, including design and engineering centers, manufacturing plants, testing labs, and service points. Sécheron specializes in DC traction substations, and its installed equipment base spans the globe. Sécheron hasler group employs more than 1,200 people worldwide. The CEO of the company is Martin Balters.

Services Industriels de Genève (SIG) is a company based in Le Lignon, Switzerland, with Christian Brunier as its CEO since 2014. SIG provides a range of online tools to make life easier for its customers, which can be accessed through their online account or the SIG and me mobile application. The Swiss company is ultimately controlled by the State of Geneva (Switzerland).

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Stanhope Capital LLP /Private Equity/ (Stanhope Capital) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Stanhope Capital LLP founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Stanhope Capital (Switzerland) SA (Stanhope Capital) is a wealth management and advisory firm headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The firm was founded by Nicole Curti in 2008 and is owned by Stanhope Capital Group SA. They provide asset management and advisory services to private clients, corporations and non-profit organizations. Stanhope Capital is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Bellevue Asset Management AG (Bellevue AM) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Bellevue Group AG (SWX: BBN), an independent Swiss financial group. The firm is headquartered in Küsnacht, Switzerland and has additional offices in Germany, Austria and Luxembourg. Founded in 1993, Bellevue AM provides a diverse spectrum of top-tier investment solutions with a focus on global healthcare sector for private and institutional clients. They offer their flagship investment vehicle, the listed investment company BB Biotech AG.

SYZ Asset Management (Suisse) SA (SYZ AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Banque SYZ & Co. SA, itself a subsidiary of Financière SYZ & Co. SA in Switzerland. Established in 2010, the firm performs traditional and alternative institutional asset management activities for SYZ & CO, providing investment solutions for pension funds, insurance companies, corporates and investment funds. They developed their institutional asset management expertise through a variety of asset classes, within the OYSTER funds, then via segregated mandates for Swiss, European, and Asian institutional clients. SYZ AM is based in Geneva and has dedicated resources for research, analysis, portfolio and risk management, marketing and operations.

HSBC Global Asset Management (France) SA (HSBC GAM-France) is the French asset management subsidiary of HSBC Continental Europe, ultimately held by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC.PRA) in Great Britain. Formerly HSBC Investments (France) SA, the firm was founded in 1998 within the former CCF-Crédit Commercial de France. Headquartered in Courbevoie with additional office in Puteaux, HSBC GAM-France provides investment advice to banks and thrift institutions, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plan, corporations, and business entities. They are a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).