Mike, a Swiss national, has resided and worked in Asia for over 25 years. He is fluent in English, German, Mandarin, and conversational in Bahasa Indonesia. He holds a Masters in International Affairs and has completed a PhD thesis in Economics for the University of St. Gallen. His research, conducted while working for Credit Suisse in Beijing from 1999 to 2002, specifically examines the impact of China’s accession to the WTO on the development of its banking system.

Mike’s experience spans both Public and Private Markets in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and India. He is a pioneer in China cross-border investments, launching multiple QFII investment strategies in as early as 2005. In 2008, he introduced the very first investment fund linked QDII products, and in 2010, he led the first CNH investment strategy by a foreign investment firm. Additionally, he established a fully-fledged foreign-owned local asset management capability in Indonesia in 2006.​

More recently, in 2013, Mike co-seeded WeLab and serves on the board of Akulaku, representing Silverhorn as the second-largest shareholder. Both companies are notable Fintech unicorns and exemplify Silverhorn’s track record as one of Asia’s preeminent venture builders, providing investment support to various companies. Over the last almost 30 years, Mike has advised, invested for, and worked with ultra-high net worth principals, families, and large family offices across Europe, Middle East, and Asia. ​

In addition to his role as an investment partner for international investors allocating funds to both public and private investment opportunities in Asia, Mike is passionate about connecting the region, particularly Hong Kong as an International Financial Centre, with Europe and the Middle East. He actively participates in advancing dialogue among regulators, sovereign funds, and private financial investors, leveraging his broad experience and deep expertise in Fintech.​