Asset management firm Decalia has named a new Regional Head of Business Development for the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Manuel Pedretti, who brings over 20 years of institutional sales experience, will be based in the firm's Zurich office, according to a statement released Monday evening.

Pedretti spent many years at Man Group, where he assumed responsibility for the Swiss market in 2006 and was promoted to Partner and Managing Director of Man Investments AG in 2012. According to the announcement, he played a key role in building the Group's Swiss business.

«Strengthening Our Presence in a Core Market»

Pedretti, who brings extensive knowledge of the local market and longstanding ties with institutional clients, is expected to help drive Decalia's ongoing expansion in the region.

Alfredo Piacentini, Managing Partner at Decalia, commented on the appointment: «His extensive experience in both liquid and private markets in German-speaking Switzerland will further strengthen our presence in this core market for Decalia.»

Founded in Geneva in 2014, Decalia is an investment and wealth management firm specializing in liquid and private market strategies, including Thematic Global Equities, Global Bonds, Specialised Private Credit and direct Private Equity investments in Swiss companies. Decalia employs over 70 professionals and manages assets totaling 5.5 billion Swiss francs.