Eric Wasescha   

Chairman, Brightly (Swiss) AG

Eric has over 20 years in various senior executive roles within the financial services industry. His leadership was pivotal in the digital transformation program of one of the largest Swiss retail banks, overseeing both cost and revenue responsibilities comprehensively. Before this, he served as a Managing Director at a global investment bank, where he was instrumental in the international expansion of a derivatives transaction platform. Under his guidance, Eric was proactive in establishing the Swiss industry association for structured products, attracting 18 global investment banks to join as members. Eric is chairman of Brightly, a software engineering company, as well as Managing Partner of Infinty21, a venture capital fund specializing in the bitcoin ecosystem. He lives with his family in Zurich, Switzerland.