The firm opened its Geneva office in June last year.

Arbra Partners, an international asset management, wealth advisory, merger and acquisition, and private market opportunities boutique, has named Laurent Mazens as CEO of its Geneva business.

Mazens, who has been in the post since the start of July, has more than 20 years’ experience in the international finance industry. He has served in executive roles in Singapore and Switzerland, most recently as chief executive of Stanhope Capital (Switzerland) SA in Geneva. (Stanhope Capital, as reported here, has been acquired by Corient, the US-headquartered wealth management group.)

Mazens also has “strong experience” of the Middle East and Asian markets, having built significant business across both jurisdictions in previous roles, Arbra said in a statement late last week.

Previously, Mazens was CEO of JAR Geneva, MD and Global Middle East head at Societe Generale Private Bank Geneva, executive director and desk head for MENA at UBS Singapore, and director and ultra-HNW individual senior relationship manager for MENA at Credit Suisse in Geneva. 

Arbra, as reported here, opened ts Geneva office in June 2024. The Arbra firm, headquartered in London, was created in 2022.

“Laurent’s appointment marks the next stage in the evolution of our Geneva business which has grown steadily since inception a year ago and we are delighted to have someone of his calibre and international experience join the team,” Philip Harris, Arbra CEO, said.