Maurice Pedergnana

Maurice Pedergnana is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Business (HSLU), specifically within the Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ), focusing on Financial Services Management. He holds the title of Professor Dr. oec. and has extensive professional experience spanning over three decades in banking, consulting, and academia.

Academic and Professional Roles:

• Lecturer at HSLU since 2000
• General Secretary of the Swiss Private Equity and Corporate Finance Association (SECA)
• Chief Economist at Zugerberg Finanz AG
• Past board member of Zürich Cantonal Bank (2003–2011)

Research and Expertise:

Pedergnana specializes in financial services, strategic management, corporate governance, and private equity. His research focuses on banking competitiveness, regulatory challenges, and post-financial crisis reforms. Key projects include analyzing family businesses, bank industrialization trends, and the implications of global financial markets.

Publications and Media Contributions:

He has authored/co-authored over 40 books and articles, including Management in der Finanzbranche (2012) and Strategisches Investment Management (2008). He frequently contributes to Swiss financial media like Finews, Tages Anzeiger, and NZZ, offering insights on banking trends, monetary policy, and market risks.

Professional Activities:

• Board member of IG Markets (Geneva)
• Executive partner at Zugerberg Finanz AG
• Chairman of Viability Consulting AG

Key Themes in Work:

Pedergnana emphasizes sustainable investment strategies, regulatory compliance, and the evolving role of Swiss banks in a globalized economy. His analyses often address systemic risks, investor behavior, and the impact of technological disruption on traditional financial services.