Didier Despland

Didier Despland currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at NOVUM CAPITAL PARTNERS SA since July 2019, following a similar role at Société de Gestion M&R SA from February 2011 to June 2019, where responsibilities included establishing investment and risk management procedures and anti-money laundering compliance protocols. Prior to that, Didier was a Research Analyst at GDP Gestion de Patrimoines SA from September 2007 to January 2011, contributing to asset management and serving as a member of the Investment Committee. Additionally, Didier co-founded EuroChina M&A Consulting Services, providing advisory services related to investment operations in China. Didier holds a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation from the CAIA Association® and a Licence/Master's degree in Business Management, Accounting, and Finance from HEC Lausanne.