PARTNER-LED BOUTIQUE CONSULTING

Strategy. People. Results.

From boardroom to execution floor — SPARK partners drives human-centered transformation at every level of your organisation.

Independent, partner-led, and built to operate in sensitive governance and regulatory contexts.

Expertise across regulated finance

  • Private banking
  • Asset management
  • Risk & compliance
  • Governance
  • Forensic & financial crime
  • Digital assets

IN A NUTSHELL

SPARK partners is a partner-led boutique that transforms strategy into concrete, human-driven outcomes, operating across boardrooms, executive teams, and operational layers.

120+ Years of combined experience
5 Senior partners across disciplines
3 Levels of engagement

ENGAGEMENT MODEL

Three levels, one philosophy

From boardroom to execution floor. Each tier states its nature of engagement and the core value it adds.

01

Board (Non-Exec)

Nature of engagement

Governance, oversight, integrity

Core value added

Independent view, strategic guidance

02

Executive (Interim)

Nature of engagement

Hands-on leadership during transition

Core value added

Stabilization, team building, capability transfer

03

Advisor / Consultant

Nature of engagement

Strategy & implementation partnership

Core value added

Change adoption, human alignment, measurable impact

OUR APPROACH

How we work

Human-centered

Culture, incentives, trust and team dynamics are integral parts of the solution.

Partner-led model

We combine 120+ years of practical experience.

Implementation first

We stay until new behaviours, processes and structures are effectively embedded.

Lean and ethical

We offer low bureaucracy, high discretion, and absolute independence.

THE SPARK METHOD

The name is the method

Five moves carry a client from strategy to lasting capability. The sequence advances on its own — hover to pause, or select any letter.

01 / 05Strategy

Strategy that is actionable

We translate strategy into concrete actions, operating models, behaviours and measurable priorities — never theoretical plans.

THE TEAM

Who we are

The SPARK partners team consists of seasoned financial services executives who have led businesses, advised institutions across the industry, and driven transformation from the inside. They combine strategic perspective with real-world operational experience. What brings them together is a shared belief in pragmatic solutions, strong partnerships and helping clients turn ideas into tangible progress.

Cédric Anker
Cédric Anker View profile Partner Private bankingSecuritizationBusiness developmentLeadership

Engage for: Aligning strategy, growth and governance — and leading client-centric, business-model transformation in banking.

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Xavier Clavel
Xavier Clavel View profile Partner Asset managementDigital assetsDistributionGovernance

Engage for: Where asset management, digital assets, distribution and governance converge.

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Yves Keller
Yves Keller View profile Partner FinanceRisk & OperationsComplianceAudit

Engage for: Turning strategy into measurable financial and operational outcomes — finance, risk, governance and audit.

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Dominique Moser
Dominique Moser View profile Partner ForensicFinancial CrimeAuditInvestigations

Engage for: Fraud, financial crime and special investigations — resolving complex disputes in financial services.

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Grégoire Pennone
Grégoire Pennone View profile Partner StrategyFinanceSustainabilityGovernance

Engage for: Board-level strategy, M&A and transactions, operational turnarounds and governance.

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Cédric Anker

Cédric Anker

Private bankingSecuritizationBusiness developmentLeadership

Background

Cédric Anker is a seasoned leader in banking, securitization and business development. He has held senior roles at Credit Suisse, Vontobel, Mirabaud, Cramer and Bordier & Cie, and is currently CEO of Allswiss Group AG.

Expertise

His expertise spans strategy, growth, governance and business-model transformation, with a proven ability to adapt financial institutions to evolving client expectations. He brings deep knowledge of commercial, investment and private banking, complemented by board-level experience across banking, pension funds, education and humanitarian organizations. He also used to chair the Switzerland for UNHCR foundation.

Contribution to SPARK

Cédric brings to SPARK a distinctive strength in aligning strategy, execution and client-centric transformation. People-oriented and culturally adaptable, he is skilled at navigating multicultural environments and adjusting to complex, dynamic situations.

Private goal

To go ski touring on Mont Blanc with his sons, run the Chamonix marathon, and climb a 6,000+ meter summit in Ecuador with his wife.

Xavier Clavel

Xavier Clavel

Asset managementDigital assetsDistributionGovernance

Background

Xavier Clavel has held various C-level positions in Asset and Wealth Management in Switzerland and in the UK. He graduated from the University of St. Gallen (HSG), specialized in financial and capital markets, and has been living in Zurich since 1998.

Expertise

Xavier has led both investment and client-facing teams and understands both worlds. He has served on the Advisory Board of successful FinTech companies, advising on growth strategy, service offering and distribution approach. He has also served as a board member for regulated institutions in Luxembourg and in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), one of the world's leading financial jurisdictions.

Contribution to SPARK

At SPARK, Xavier leverages his unique blend of technical expertise and governance to support clients in the financial sector, especially where crypto, compliance, and transformation converge.

Private goal

Xavier's personal short-term objective is to master a full biking loop around Zürisee below 2h30.

Yves Keller

Yves Keller

FinanceRisk & OperationsComplianceAudit

Background

Yves Keller holds a Master in Management from the University of Geneva and spent more than 17 years with Deloitte as Director Financial Services and Senior Auditor before joining ONE swiss private bank as CFO/CRO.

Expertise

Yves is a finance, risk & operations specialist with deep expertise in operational transformation, financial governance, and managing risk in complex environments.

Contribution to SPARK

At SPARK, Yves excels at bridging the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring that transformation programs deliver measurable financial and operational outcomes, while maintaining compliance, resilience and stakeholder trust.

Private goal

Yves' personal short-term objective is to sail the Bol d'Or du Léman in less than 20h in the monohull category.

Dominique Moser

Dominique Moser

ForensicFinancial CrimeAuditInvestigations

Background

With 30 years of experience in Switzerland and internationally, Dominique graduated from HEC Lausanne and is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner. He started his career at Ernst & Young (EY) in Switzerland and the United States, before taking on senior leadership roles at CA Indosuez, including Deputy Head of Internal Audit and Deputy Head of Fraud, Corruption & Special Investigations. He founded Moser Forensic Finance in 2025.

Expertise

Dominique brings a unique expertise in Fraud, Financial Crime, Audit and Investigations backed by solid experience in the international Private Banking sector. He also offers management capabilities along with skills in IT and data analysis.

Contribution to SPARK

At SPARK, Dominique assists decision-makers understand and resolve complex issues with confidence, particularly disputes arising from fraud and white-collar crimes in the financial sector.

Private goal

Dominique's personal short-term objective is to travel to Japan and ski some of the most iconic Alpine resorts.

Grégoire Pennone

Grégoire Pennone

StrategyFinanceSustainabilityGovernance

Background

Grégoire Pennone is a seasoned executive and legal/business professional with extensive leadership experience across banking, fiduciary services, consulting, communications, healthcare and asset management. He holds a law degree, a DEA in tax law, and an MBA from the University of Geneva — equipping him with strong multidisciplinary foundations.

Expertise

He has driven turnarounds, organic and external growth, M&A and strategic repositioning at executive, board and consultancy level — including leadership of a listed entity. He combines financial, legal and strategic skills with governance rigor and has periodically lectured on strategy, governance and leadership.

Contribution to SPARK

With over 25 years of multi-sector leadership, Grégoire brings to SPARK a rare combination of board-level insight, M&A and transaction acumen, operational turnaround capabilities, and strategic vision. He helps clients navigate complex transactions, governance challenges and growth strategies with clarity and measurable impact.

Private goal

Following his 50th birthday, Grégoire's personal short-term objective is to cultivate mindfulness and balance through outdoor activities — harnessing nature to channel energy and focus for this new stage of life.

OUR NETWORK

Strategic network

ULDRY Risk & Compliance Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance Read more
Lãmesé — Jean-Marc Eklou Strategy, Management & Innovation Consulting Read more
Anaïs Frey Coach & Organizational Transformation Specialist Read more
Patrick Cattin Coach & Trainer — Efficiency, Performance & Well-being Read more
Voxia — Alexis Delmege Corporate Communication, Reputation & Strategic Positioning Read more
Kredo — Lucas Wüst SME Credit & Debt Financing Platform Read more
ULDRY Risk & Compliance

ULDRY Risk & Compliance

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Risk management
  • Governance
  • Outsourcing

SPARK has established a strategic cooperation with ULDRY Risk & Compliance SA, a Geneva-based company specializing in risk management and regulatory compliance for the financial sector.

Recognized as a trusted partner, ULDRY RC supports banks and financial institutions through outsourcing, consulting, and advisory services in compliance and governance. This collaboration strengthens SPARK's offering across regulatory and risk control dimensions, bringing deep expertise in highly regulated environments. Together, the two entities aim to deliver integrated solutions combining strategic transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable compliance — serving financial players facing ever-increasing demands.

Lãmesé — Jean-Marc Eklou

Lãmesé — Jean-Marc Eklou

Strategy, Management & Innovation Consulting

  • Strategy execution
  • Organisational design
  • Programme management
  • Digital transformation

SPARK has established a strategic partnership with Lãmesé, a Swiss consulting firm founded by Jean-Marc Eklou in 2022 and specialising in strategy, management, and innovation consulting.

Jean-Marc Eklou is a seasoned strategy and transformation consultant with a 25-year career spanning management consulting, banking, and aerospace. He has held senior roles at Crédit Agricole next bank (Suisse), BCGE, Assura, and Airbus, where he led complex digital and organisational transformation programmes. He specialises in strategy execution, organisational design, programme management and digital transformation — with particular depth in retail and private banking operations. Together, SPARK and Lãmesé deliver integrated solutions combining strategic transformation, human focus and operational excellence — helping organisations translate strategy into tangible, sustainable outcomes.

Anaïs Frey

Anaïs Frey

Coach & Organizational Transformation Specialist

  • Leadership coaching
  • Change management
  • HR transformation
  • M&A integration

SPARK has established a strategic partnership with Anaïs Frey, a certified coach and organizational transformation specialist with over fifteen years of experience in the banking sector.

Anaïs holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Geneva and brings additional training in neuroscience applied to leadership. Having served as Head of Human Resources in complex banking environments, she combines strategic HR expertise with deep insight into the cognitive and behavioral dynamics that shape organizational performance. Her track record spans close to ten M&A operations, and she excels at navigating high-pressure transformations where leadership clarity and human alignment are decisive. This partnership strengthens SPARK's ability to address the human dimension of transformation — connecting strategic intent with the behavioral and relational patterns that ultimately determine outcomes.

Patrick Cattin

Patrick Cattin

Coach & Trainer — Efficiency, Performance & Well-being

  • Performance coaching
  • Team efficiency
  • Well-being
  • Leadership training

Patrick Cattin is a coach and trainer specializing in efficiency, performance, and well-being in everyday work life. Our partnership reinforces SPARK's ability to support clients and illustrates to perfection the importance placed on people.

Patrick has more than 25 years of experience in audit and consulting at international companies such as PwC and BDO, including around 15 years as a partner at BDO. Through this, he has developed a deep understanding of the challenges, conditions, and daily pressures of corporate life. As a certified master coach, he now teaches simple, practical, and immediately applicable tools. These help professionals and leaders save time, structure their work, reduce mental strain, and work with greater clarity and composure. His approach is characterized by concrete, actionable methods from day one, sustainable results, a people-centered philosophy that equally considers performance and well-being, and a strong practical focus — something participants particularly value. Through interactive coaching sessions and training programs, he has already supported more than 900 employees, managers, and executives.

Voxia — Alexis Delmege

Voxia — Alexis Delmege

Corporate Communication, Reputation & Strategic Positioning

  • Corporate communication
  • Reputation management
  • Crisis & litigation PR
  • Employer branding

SPARK has established a strategic partnership with Alexis Delmege, communication strategist and Managing Director of Voxia, a Swiss communication, public relations and design agency with offices in Geneva, Zurich and Lugano.

With more than 25 years of experience in corporate communication, media relations and reputation management, Alexis advises companies, institutions and executives on strategic positioning, stakeholder communication and high-impact visibility initiatives. He has developed particular expertise in sensitive communication environments, including crisis communication, litigation PR and leadership communication. Under his leadership, Voxia has developed a multidisciplinary approach combining corporate communication, financial communication and real estate marketing. Through its three specialised entities — VOXCOM, VOXFINANCE and VOXIMO — the agency supports clients in strengthening their reputation, clarifying their positioning and creating meaningful engagement with key audiences. Voxia also supports organisations in employer branding and internal communication, helping companies align corporate culture, leadership narratives and employee engagement with broader transformation objectives. Its approach combines strategic thinking, narrative positioning and communication activation across both internal and external stakeholders. This partnership reinforces SPARK's ability to support organisations facing complex transformation and visibility challenges — by integrating strategic communication, reputation management, employer branding and internal alignment into broader business and transformation initiatives.

Kredo — Lucas Wüst

Kredo — Lucas Wüst

SME Credit & Debt Financing Platform

  • SME financing
  • Direct lending
  • Debt advisory
  • Private debt

SPARK has established a strategic partnership with Kredo, the Swiss financing platform built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs.

Founded by Lucas Wüst, Kredo provides fast, pragmatic and entrepreneur-driven financing solutions for Swiss SMEs through two core activities:

  • Direct Lending: financing solutions from CHF 50,000 up to CHF 1 million for operational needs, growth, investments and liquidity. From application to company visit, credit decision and funding, the entire process can be completed within one week. Kredo relies on the first CHF-denominated private debt fund fully dedicated to financing Swiss SMEs.
  • Debt Advisory: tailored structuring and advisory services for larger and more complex financing transactions involving banks, debt funds, family offices and private investors.

By combining technology, credit expertise and entrepreneurial experience, Kredo delivers what many SMEs are still missing in today's market: speed, clarity and execution. This partnership strengthens SPARK's ability to address the financing dimension of transformation and growth — connecting strategic advisory with concrete, rapid access to capital for the SMEs and financial institutions we serve.

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CLIENT PERSPECTIVE

Why clients choose SPARK

01

They want outcomes, not reports.

02

They value trusted partners who can operate in sensitive governance, shareholder, or regulatory contexts.

03

They need transformation that is owned by their people, not imposed from outside.

04

They want capability that remains after we leave — not dependency.

INSIGHTS

Insights & publications

SPARK partners in a nutshell (SHORT)

Overview

A concise overview of SPARK's model, service offering, team and network — designed for first-time introductions.

June 2026
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SPARK partners in a nutshell (LONG)

Presentation

A comprehensive 30-slide presentation covering SPARK's philosophy, service offering, team profiles, strategic partnerships and contact details.

July 2026
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