Dr. Marc-André Pépin is a Canadian-Swiss CEO and businessman with CAIA and CFA credentials. He is a seasoned investment strategist and spends his free time building his philanthropic footprint.

Professional past

Pépin has held various roles, including Vice President at JP Morgan & Co. and CEO of Real Value Management, he has also served as Senior Portfolio Manager for Clariden-Leu Bank and LGT Capital Management. With his fluency in French, English, German, Spanish, and Italian, he collaborated extensively with decision-makers and investment managers, which has led to quantifiable performance improvement.

Marc Pépin holds a strong academic background with an MBA in Finance from Imperial College London and a PhD in Finance and Economics from HSU in the United States.

Polaris Financial Investments

As a director at Polaris Financial Investments, Pépin uses his versatile experience to spot and manage private credit opportunities in companies with high potential and strong fundamentals.

Alongside the team of professionals, Polaris uses its private credit solutions and market insights to enhance rising companies’ portfolios while ensuring stable returns and protecting investor capital.

Philanthropic Work

As an ice hockey fan and a former player, Marc Pépin was inspired to build a community for children and young people. In 2007, he started the USTS HC in Switzerland. The team, nicknamed Les Renards (The Foxes), aims to promote fair play, cooperation, wellness, community integration, and friendship.

In 2016, Dr. Marc-André Pépin sponsored the Swiss Sailing Team at the Rio Summer Olympics and donated to the National Rugby Team of Switzerland. He has run over 50 marathons globally, including London, Berlin, Boston, and Tokyo, raising significant funds for various charities.