Decalia
Speaker at the Wealth Office Conference 2026
Speaking in Zurich
Manuel Pedretti
Region Head for Business Development in German-speaking Switzerland
Manuel Pedretti has spent the majority of his professional career in institutional sales at Man Group, becoming responsible for the Swiss market in 2006, and later Partner & Managing Director of Man Investments AG in 2012. An excellent manager with recognized expertise, he played a key role in building the group’s Swiss franchise and was responsible for Key Accounts / Global Accounts for many years.
Manuel Pedretti holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Zurich and is a CFA charterholder.
Speaking in Geneva
François Botta
François Botta joined Decalia in 2023.
Funds selection expertise and Senior PM. PM of private clients’ accounts with special mandates.
Over 15 years of experience as a multi-asset investment manager of which 6 years as Senior Portfolio Manager at Geneva Management Group and 7 years as Relationship Manager at Coutts/UBS.
Francois Botta holds a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the Ecole des Dirigeants et des Créateurs d’Entreprises and is also a CFA charterholder.