About Us
Founded in Zurich by visionaries in finance and technology, SWIC is redefining the global financial landscape.
Our Story SWIC Digital Gateway AG is at the cutting edge of financial innovation, committed to breaking down barriers and making global finance accessible to everyone. Through our advanced tokenization engine and pioneering applications, we are addressing inefficiencies and opening doors for a more inclusive financial system.
Meet Our Project Team
Joel Haldimann
Product Manager & Project Lead
Joel, with a solid foundation in business & technology from ZHAW, is a co-founder of SWIC. He brings valuable experience from his role as a software engineer at Zurich Cantonal Bank and as a relationship manager in the FinTech sector. As a CFA Level II candidate, Joel strengthens his tech expertise with advanced financial knowledge. His innovative approach and commitment to excellence makes him a vital asset to the team.
CEO
Jason Eckenfels
Finance & Operations
Jason, with a strong foundation in business administration from ZHAW and extensive experience in finance, is a key contributor to SWIC Digital. His roles at Lombard Odier and AXA have honed his skills in client management, financial product development, and strategic partnerships. Jason’s dedication to continuous learning align with SWIC’s mission to revolutionize global finance.
CFO & COO
Armin Müller
Product Owner
Armin, brings extensive IT and financial services experience to SWIC. As an application manager at Zurich Cantonal Bank, he developed financial market data systems. With a background in chemistry from top German universities, Armin combines analytical and technical expertise, making him a vital asset to SWIC’s mission to revolutionize global finance through tokenization.
CTO
Alexander Staikov
Software Development
Alexander, with a Bachelor’s in computer science from ETH focusing on blockchain technology, is a key asset to SWIC. His experience as a software engineer has equipped him with robust technical skills. Alexander’s expertise in developing blockchain solutions aligns perfectly with SWIC’s mission to transform global finance through tokenization.
Software Engineer
Luca Dos Santos
Software Development
Luca, with a strong foundation in engineering from ETH Zurich and EPFL, is a full-stack developer passionate about building scalable, user-centric applications. He brings hands-on experience from developing web platforms and has contributed to open-source projects with an entrepreneurial mindset. His ability to bridge backend systems with intuitive frontend design makes him a key technical force within the team.
Software Engineer
Valentina Zingarello
Software Development
Software Engineer
Meet Our Board
Stefan Bucher
Founder & Chairman
Stefan, Founder and Managing Partner of CORUM Vermögensverwaltung AG, brings a wealth of expertise from his director roles in Swiss private banks. Renowned as an asset management specialist and financial advisor, he is a respected investment pioneer.
Founder & Chairman
Thomas Tietz
Board Member
With over 20 years in IT and Services, Tietz assumed the role of CEO at Corum Vermögensverwaltung AG since 2018. His successful leadership in companies around banks and asset managers includes executive positions at VWD Group Switzerland AG, Avaloq Sourcing (Europe) AG, and Avaloq Deutschland GmbH.
Board Member
Guido Bühler
Board Member
Guido, a serial entrepreneur and founder of award-winning category leaders, is a direct investor in FinTech, early-stage ventures, real estate, and art/collectibles. Notably, he sits on the board of many pioneering entities, showcasing his commitment to shaping industries. In his past role as Co-Founder & CEO of AMINA Bank (formerly SEBA), a leading Digital Asset & Crypto Bank licensed by FINMA, Guido demonstrated visionary leadership.
Board Member
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Dr. Johannes Schweifer
Technology Advisor
Johannes, with a Chemistry Master’s and a PhD in Distributed Computing and Quantum Chemistry, is a dynamic problem solver and entrepreneur. A pioneer in blockchain, he co-founded Bitcoin Suisse AG in 2013, establishing its core infrastructure. In 2017, he founded CoreLedger AG to explore diverse blockchain applications, demonstrating its real-world impact on global challenges.
Technology Advisor
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Hens
Economics Advisor
Thorsten is a Swiss Finance Institute Professor of Financial Economics at the University of Zurich. His research fields are Behavioral and Evolutionary Finance. He is a founding partner of Behavioral Finance Solutions GmbH, BhFS, a spin-off company of the Universities of Zurich and Sankt Gallen, and Swiss Fintech Innovations, an association of the banking and insurance industry in Switzerland.
Economics Advisor
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