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Dominik Oggenfuss Takes the Helm as CEO at Matrixport Asset Management AG

Matrixport Group has officially announced the appointment of Dominik Oggenfuss as the new Chief Executive Officer of Matrixport Asset Management AG, effective immediately as of December 10, 2025. This strategic move comes as the company seeks to propel itself into its next phase of growth and innovation within the rapidly evolving landscape of digital assets and traditional finance.

Prior to his new role, Oggenfuss served as a partner at Welsbach Holdings, amassing a wealth of experience in strategic consulting, venture, and alternative investments. He holds a deep expertise in business development and investor relations, bolstered by executive education programs at Harvard Business School. With over 25 years in the financial sector across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, Oggenfuss is poised to oversee the strategic growth initiatives for Matrixport in Switzerland, monitor investment activities, and spearhead innovation efforts as the company expands its services.

According to John Ge, CEO of Matrixport Group, “With our Swiss asset management platform, Matrixport Asset Management is entering a new phase focusing on building an institutional business across Europe. The appointment of Dominik aligns with our priorities to strengthen investment capabilities and establish a long-term presence in key European markets.”

Dominik Oggenfuss, reflecting on his new position, stated, “I am honored to step in as CEO of Matrixport Asset Management AG and look forward to collaborating with our talented team. As a part of Matrixport Group, a global player in the digital asset space in Asia, I am confident that we will deliver innovative investment solutions, enhance client relationships, and expand our presence in both traditional and digital asset markets in Switzerland and beyond.”

Key Personnel Appointments

Additionally, the company has made significant moves in its executive team. Friedrich Herzog has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer. Herzog previously held positions as Head of Research and Senior Portfolio Manager, demonstrating over a decade of experience in managing quantitative and discretionary strategies across various asset classes. He has been involved with notable firms such as Goldman Sachs and Omers Capital in New York and will continue to lead portfolio management and investment research in his new role.

Hui Wang is set to take on the role of Chief Operating Officer in addition to her current responsibilities as Chief Compliance Officer. Since joining Matrixport Group in 2019, Wang has held positions including Senior Compliance Officer at prestigious institutions such as UBS, Credit Suisse, and Julius Baer, gaining extensive experience in operational leadership and regulatory compliance.

Strategic European Expansion

In a noteworthy strategic milestone, Matrixport expanded its footprint in Europe in 2024 by acquiring Crypto Finance (Asset Management) AG, a licensed Swiss asset manager. Following the full cash acquisition, the firm was renamed Matrixport Asset Management AG, equipping the Group with institutional capabilities, a FINMA-licensed asset management operation, and enhanced reach in essential European markets under current regulatory frameworks.

About Matrixport Asset Management AG

Matrixport Asset Management AG is a FINMA-licensed collective investment manager, bridging the gap between traditional finance and the digital assets ecosystem. The firm offers a wide array of regulated products, including funds, ETPs, AMCs, and discretionary asset management, providing institutional-grade security and compliant products to clients.

About Matrixport

Established in 2019, Matrixport has quickly risen to be a leading one-stop digital asset financial services platform, forging connections between traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem through technology and regulatory compliance. The company has become a unicorn with a valuation exceeding $1 billion and operates licensed and regulated branches in major financial centers like Singapore, Hong Kong, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA. With seven global locations, Matrixport manages over $7 billion in assets, facilitates more than $7 billion in monthly trading volume, and has made cumulative interest payments exceeding $2 billion. The platform provides comprehensive digital financial services, including custody, asset and yield management, structured products, and trading solutions for global clients.

Led by principles of compliance, resilience, technology-driven innovation, and security, Matrixport has established a robust global compliance framework and multilayered risk management and security infrastructure supported by a worldwide license presence. The group and its local subsidiaries hold various licenses including a Trust Company license in Hong Kong and a FINMA asset management license in Switzerland, demonstrating its commitment to a secure and accessible global asset ecosystem. As part of its mission to make global assets safer and more accessible, Matrixport continues to drive the global development of digital financial infrastructure, listed in Hurun’s 2024 Global Unicorn Index and the 2025 Singapore FinTech Unicorn List.