James Cunningham has more than 40 years of experience in banking and finance and has held several senior positions throughout his career. At Lakefield Partners, the financial expert is a member of the Board of Directors and supports the Lakefield Partners team, among other things, with his broad experience in finance across four continents and his knowledge of corporate governance.
Languages
- German
- English
- French
It is enriching to bring my international experience to a young, dynamic team and actively support its growth.
Work Experience
- 2020 – Today Board member at Lakefield Partners AG
- 2016 – 2020 Chief Investment Officer and co-founder at La Soleille Family Office, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Basel
- 2014 – 2015 Managing Director at Brookfield Asset Management, London, UK
- 2013 – 2014 Chief Executive Officer and Director at J. Safra Sarasin Asset Management Middle East Ltd, Dubai, UAE
- 2009 – 2013 Managing Director at Bank Sarasin & Cie, Basel
- 2007 – 2009 Chief Investment Officer at Wealth Management Group, Bahrain
- 2005 – 2007 Chief Investment Officer at Al Rajhi Partners, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- 1999 – 2005 Head of Portfolio Management at Bank Sarasin & Cie, Basel
- 1995 – 1999 Regional Head at Credit Suisse Private Banking, Lausanne
- 1990 – 1995 Director at American International Group, London
- 1986 – 1990 Private Banker at Pictet & Cie, London
- 1981 – 1986 Vice President at Dillon, Read & Co., Inc., New York and London
- 1973 – 1981 Commercial Officer at Philadelphia National Bank, Philadelphia and Bangkok
Education
- 2009 – 2012 Senior Leadership Development Program, Bank Sarasin
- 1998 Financial Asset Management and Engineering (FAME), Lausanne, Diploma
- 1981 The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, MBA (Finance)
- 1973 Princeton University, AB cum laude
- 1969 Phillips Academy, Andover, Diploma