PRIVACY POLICY

DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION

Agreement

By accessing the Hérens Quality Asset Management AG website, you agree to the information and processing of your personal data in the manner described in this data protection declaration. If you do not agree, do not access our entire website. This data protection declaration can be updated at any time. The updates are binding. By continuing to use the website and our services, we assume that you have taken note.

General information

Hérens Quality Asset Management AG as the operator of this website may involve third parties in its operation. We collect and process your data confidentially and in accordance with the current provisions of the Swiss Data Protection Act (“DSG”) and the European Data Protection Ordinance (“DSGVO”) as well as this data protection declaration and take the protection of your personal data very seriously. The following explains how your personal data collected during your visit to this website and during any registration is collected and processed.

Our website is generally accessible without providing your personal data.

Your data is processed in Switzerland and is stored on Swiss servers (except Google Analytics).

What kind of data is collected and for which purpose

When you visit our website, the hosting provider of our website, toweb GmbH, automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. These are usually:

  1. IP address
  2. Browser type and browser version
  3. operating system used
  4. referrer URL
  5. Host name of the accessing computer
  6. Date and time of the server request

These data and information will neither be allocated to certain persons nor linked with data from other sources. We reserve the right to review the data if there are indications of illegal use.

Our hosting-provider toweb GmbH is located in Switzerland. This is where all data of this website is stored.

We collect your personal data voluntarily provided by you when you register on our website to receive further information or when you contact us by e-mail (in particular e-mail address and name).

The collection and handling of your data is used for communication and marketing purposes, in particular when we inform you about our services and products. Also, your data is used to technically administer, analyse, and develop our website.

Such data are only stored as long as (i) there is a legal basis (such as your approval) or (ii) it is necessary to meet the mentioned purposes.

Parties having access to the collected information

Except for the provider of this website, we do not make available your personal data to third parties, unless such a transfer or disclosure is prescribed by compulsory law or permitted, e.g., to supervisory authorities.

Data security

In order to protect your personal data, we have implemented appropriate technical and organisational security measures.

We would like to point out that each data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating via e-mail) is in general not secure. We do not take responsibility for data transmitted to us via the internet. An absolute protection is technically not feasible.

All of this information provided does not apply to websites of third parties and the respective links on our website. Hérens Quality Asset Management AG does not take responsibility for such websites.

Cookies

This website uses so-called tracking technologies such as “cookies”. These are text files that are stored on your computer and enable us to analyse the use of the website. Cookies serve in particular to improve our website.

By visiting this website, you accept the use of cookies. If you do not agree to this, you can prevent the installation of cookies by setting your browser software accordingly, but it is possible that the website will then no longer function properly. When confirming the cookie banner, a cookie is set which allows the banner not to be displayed again for a period of one year each time you visit our website.

More detailed information on cookies and how they work can be found at: http://www.allaboutcookies.org .

Social media plug-ins

We use so-called plug-ins from social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Google+, Pinterest or Instagram on our website. This can be seen for you in each case (typically via corresponding symbols). We have configured these elements to be disabled by default. If you activate them (by clicking), the operators of the respective social networks can register that you are on our website and where and can use this information for their purposes. The processing of your personal data is then the responsibility of this operator according to its data protection regulations. We do not receive any information about you from the respective operator.

Register to receive our newsletter and other information about our products

If you would like to receive further information about our products and services we need your e-mail address and name. Such data is needed to send you the requested information.

Your consensus (given by providing us with your personal data) to store your data and the use of the data to send you information may be recalled at any time by sending us an e-mail.

The registration for the receipt of further information will be minuted to prove that the registration process was compliant with the law. This includes the saving of the time of registration and confirmation.

Cancellation/Revocation

If you no longer wish delivery, you can revoke your consent at any time. You will not receive any more information and will be deleted from our database. Please send the corresponding email to our contact address pm@hqam.ch.

Legal basis Basic Data Protection Ordinance

In accordance with the requirements of the Basic Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) applicable from 25 May 2018, we inform you that consent to the sending of our further information to the e-mail address you have provided is based on Art. 6 para; 1 lit. a and Art. 7 DSGVO. The use of the corresponding dispatch list is based on our legitimate interests as per Art. 6 para; 1 lit. f DSGVO. We are interested in providing a user-friendly and secure website and system that serves our business interests but also meets the expectations of our users and customers;

Exercise of your rights

According to data protection law you have the right to receive information about the processed and collected personal data, their origin and recipient and the purpose of the data processing. You may also amend incorrect data or may complete your personal data stored with us or request the deletion of such, provided that the processing is not needed to comply with laws, for public interest or needed to execute or claim certain rights. You may ask for the edition of your personal data for the transmission to third parties or ask for the limitation of the data processing. You have also the right to revoke all permissions you have given to us. This would mean that we would stop the respective data processing and we could e.g. not provide you with additional information anymore.

If you disagree with our data processing you may notify the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner or the relevant authorities in the European Union.

Contact

If you have any questions about this or other personal data, please contact us at any time at the address given under Contact.

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Dr. Jonah M. Otto, MPA

Dr. Otto is an assistant professor at the University of Augsburg, where his research and teaching sit at the intersection of international relations, globalisation, higher education and economic development. He also leads internationalisation and incoming exchange for his faculty.

Before moving to Germany, he worked for the U.S. Department of State in Edinburgh and served as assistant director of international programs at Indiana University. He holds a Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University.

Alberto Cominetti, partner Zwei Wealth and board member of the Synapsis Foundation

Alberto Cominetti is a partner at ZWEI Wealth, where he advises families, foundations and pension plans on ESG, and a partner at Consulta, advising SMEs on ESG and sustainability. He has worked in wealth management for 25 years, in both leadership and consulting roles across domestic and international markets.

His approach is grounded in the ESG principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with ethics and social responsibility at its centre. He holds a Master’s degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Zurich and serves on the board of the Synapsis Foundation, which funds research into Alzheimer’s and related neurodegenerative diseases.

Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya, CEO African Wildlife Foundation

Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya is a prominent figure in the realm of conservation, celebrated for his visionary leadership and steadfast dedication to protecting Africa’s wildlife and wilderness areas. Since assuming the CEO role at the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) in 2019, he has played a pivotal role in steering the organization towards a new era of conservation excellence, shaping its strategic direction and fostering multi-sectoral collaborations.

With a career spanning over three decades across the USA, Africa, and Europe, Kaddu has held various positions at grassroots, national, and regional levels. Before becoming CEO, he served as AWF’s President, showcasing exceptional leadership and a profound passion for conservation. At the heart of his mission lies a vision for a modern Africa where wildlife and wilderness flourish as essential components of human development, cultural heritage, and economic prosperity.

Under Kaddu’s guidance, AWF has emerged as a leading advocate for African conservation, advocating for the continent’s natural heritage on both local and global platforms. He led the unveiling of a groundbreaking 10-year strategic vision in 2020, emphasizing the coexistence of wildlife conservation with sustainable progress. Kaddu’s leadership extends beyond AWF, as he actively engages with diverse stakeholders and prestigious networks to elevate African voices in the global conservation discourse and foster collaboration for regional conservation efforts.

Dr. Bernd Villhauer, Managing Director – Weltethos-Instituts

Dr. Villhauer has been Managing Director of the Global Ethic Institute since 2015. He studied philosophy, ancient history and art history at the universities of Freiburg, Jena and Hull, and worked in publishing and media before moving into his current role, most recently as head of editing at the Narr Francke Attempto publishing group.

He heads the Lab for Good Leadership at the European School of Governance and the research group on Finance and Economics at the Global Ethic Institute, and co-founded the Institut für Praxis der Philosophie in Darmstadt. His work focuses on sustainable finance, monetary theory and financial ethics, and he is the author of several books on the subject.

Dr. Shana McDermott, University of Missouri-Senior Economist

Dr. McDermott is an economist with nearly fifteen years of experience in environmental and natural resource economics. Her research has been recognised internationally and honoured with five awards for scientific contribution, and she has collaborated with global institutions including the UN on resource management policy.

She teaches undergraduate and graduate economics, serves as a reviewer and editor for academic journals, and has sat on several nonprofit boards. Making nature accessible to all is a commitment that runs through her work.

Prof. Dr. Eglantina Kalluci - University of Tirana, Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences

Prof. Dr. Kalluci is Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Tirana. She has published more than 20 academic articles and belongs to several international associations in the field of mathematics.

Her doctoral work addressed the numerical solution of polynomial equations, including cases with multiple roots, and its implementation across a cluster of processors. Her recent research applies supervised and unsupervised machine learning to the study of the human microbiome.

Stefan R. Haake, MS.C - Conference of European Rabbis, CFO & Director of Development

As the CFO at CER, a leading non-profit organization that represents over 700 European rabbis, I oversee the financial management and strategic planning of the organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards. I also lead the development division, which is responsible for fundraising, donor relations, and estate planning for the organization’s foundation.

With a Master of Science in Leadership and Strategic Management from UCM and a certification as a Crypto Finance Expert (SAQ), I bring a unique combination of skills and expertise to the CFO role. I have over two years of experience as the COO and CPO of a blockchain banking startup, where I managed the operations and product development of a digital asset platform that was licensed as an outsourced banking service under § 25c KWG. I also have extensive knowledge and experience in estate planning and foundation management, having completed several courses and certifications in this field.

Collins Busuru - Executive Director, Kang4Nature

Collins Busuru is a wildlife conservationist and environmental advocate with more than five years of experience in community engagement, reforestation and biodiversity research. He previously served as CEO of CHD Conservation Kenya, leading community-led programmes to restore the Amboseli ecosystem.

As founder of Kang4Nature, he leads a youth-led organisation with 1,800 members across eleven Kenyan universities, which has grown more than 80,000 trees in Nairobi National Park and Karura Forest. His work centres on nature-based solutions to climate change, conservation education and the protection of vulnerable species such as the Maasai giraffe.

Hannah Oh - Founder of Article 6 Advisory & Co-Founder of IXO

Hannah Oh spent more than 15 years in commercial and sustainability leadership roles at Bayer across Asia, Europe and the USA, including Head of Marketing Excellence in Asia, Global Sales and Operations Lead, and Head of International Engagements for Water, where she built global partnerships around water conservation.

She now leads Article 6, a farm to fork and carbon market advisory and investment company, and is co-founder and investor at IXO, which uses blockchain and causal AI to deliver real-time measurement, reporting and verification for carbon and social impact credits. She holds a BA in Economics and Asian Studies from Macalester College and studied sustainability at the University of Cambridge. In 2023 she was named among Singapore’s top 30 Women of Power.

Olivier P. Müller-Independent Investment Advisor

Olivier P. Müller works as an independent investment advisor, following a role in fund structuring and development. He spent nearly two decades at Credit Suisse in senior positions across investment solutions and equity research, as well as portfolio management, trading and sales, product management and investment strategy.

His expertise covers the full investment value chain, with a particular focus on equities and multi-asset portfolios. He holds an MSc in Business and Economics and is a CFA Charterholder, with CAIA, CIPM and FRM designations.

Željko Drinčić, President Montenegro Capital Market Authority

Zeljko Drincic is Chairman of the Capital Market Authority of Montenegro, the independent regulatory body responsible for supervising the issuance and trading of securities. The Authority operates in line with the principles of the International Organization of Securities Commissions, the EU legal framework and the rules of the European Securities and Markets Authority.

Under its mandate, the Authority is a signatory to the ESMA Memorandum of Cooperation for alternative investment funds, which governs supervisory cooperation and the exchange of information with EU competent authorities. It is autonomous in its work and accountable to the Assembly of Montenegro, which appoints its five members.

Dr. David A. Bell, Ph.D.

Dr. Bell is a faculty member at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He earned his PhD in public and international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh, where he also completed an MPA focused on nonprofit and NGO management, and studied public affairs management at Michigan State University.

His research covers leadership and accountability in public organisations, entrepreneurship and capital flow in developing countries, programme evaluation, nonprofit management and cross-sector collaboration. He brings extensive management and executive experience from civil society organisations working in human services and banking.

Dr. Ryan C. Bailey, Ph.D., PMP®, CCMP™

Dr. Bailey is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategic Change at the University of Wyoming, bringing more than twelve years of industry experience across the government, healthcare, communication, retail and energy sectors.

A certified Project Management Professional and one of the first 500 practitioners worldwide to become a Certified Change Management Professional, he has consulted on corporate and social entrepreneurship initiatives for NGOs and Fortune 500 companies. His research looks at how firms and entrepreneurs create positive change, with a focus on social and commercial entrepreneurship and civic wealth creation.