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NCM appoints Michele Cocchiglia as Head of Business Development

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Opalesque Industry Update - Geneva-based asset management company Noble Capital Management (NCM) SA has appointed Michele Cocchiglia as its new Head of Business Development. In this role, he will be responsible for promoting NCM's strategies, developing strategic partnerships with qualified investors, and leveraging his expertise in launching new financial products. Prior to joining NCM, Michele Cocchiglia was Senior Institutional Sales Manager at Symbiotics Asset Management. Specialized in antifragile investments, NCM manages 3 funds under Swiss law and offers wealth management services to ultra-high net worth individuals and family offices.

Michele Cocchiglia brings over 20 years of experience in sales and strategic partnerships development with asset management firms, international organisations, and global financial institutions. He began his career as a consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Milan before moving on to a programme manager role at the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in 2005. Subsequently, from 2015 to 2021, Michele Cocchiglia was responsible for the development and the marketing of a quantitative hedge fund. He holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from Bocconi University in Milan and a Master's degree in Information Systems from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Additionally, he completed the CIMA certification programme at Wharton, University of Pennsylvania.

Founded in 2015 in Geneva, NCM has developed a distinct expertise in constructing antifragile portfolios. The firm's investment approach is centred around a strong focus on gold, precious metals, and the use of sophisticated derivative strategies. Beyond its wealth management services, NCM is active in asset management through its 3 Swiss-law funds and is currently developing a new equity related antifragile strategy in order to expand its offering. NCM currently manages around CHF 1 billion in assets and employs 8 people.

Hans Ulriksen, CEO, explained: "We are delighted to welcome Michele Cocchiglia to our team. The very positive results achieved by our anti-fragile strategies in 2022, 2023 and 2024 have garnered significant interest from qualified investors. His experience in institutional sales and in managing relationships with demanding partners will therefore be an important asset in expanding our franchise and promoting a growing range of funds to professional clients. He will also bring his expertise in developing strategic partnerships, further enhancing our market presence." Michele Cocchiglia added: "I am truly excited to be joining the NCM team. With its specialised expertise and strategies designed not only to withstand but thrive in uncertain times, NCM offers a credible solution for investors navigating current market conditions."

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