New CEO at Swiss Fund Data

31.03.2021 07:46

Zurich, 31 March 2021 – Roman Aschwanden is to take over from Erika Kessler as CEO of Swiss Fund Data AG (SFD) at the start of April. He has many years’ experience in the asset management and fund business.

On 1 April 2021, Roman Aschwanden (54) will become CEO of SFD, a joint venture between the Asset Management Association Switzerland and SIX Swiss Exchange, as successor to Erika Kessler. Mr. Aschwanden has a Master’s degree in economics and 18 years’ experience as a consultant and manager, including 13 years as a CEO in the asset management industry. “Roman Aschwanden is a proven expert in fund and asset management with extensive leadership experience and outstanding know-how in terms of regulation, operations, data, and strategy,” said Martin Jufer, Chairman of SFD’s Board of Directors. “I am very much looking forward to my new role at SFD. I intend to work with the team to continue growing the established and recognized fund platform with over 65,000 users, providing the general public with an efficient way to search for, compare, and analyze funds,” explained Roman Aschwanden.

SFD would like to take this opportunity to thank Erika Kessler for her hard work over many years and her willingness to stay on as CEO until a suitable successor was found, thus ensuring a seamless transition. The company wishes her all the best for her future projects.

CEO Wechsel 2021 EN.pdf