Geneva, 31 March 2026 — Swissroc Group has appointed three independent non-executive directors to its board: François Bellanger, Beat Nyffenegger, and Morgan O’Hana. Additionally, the board of Swissroc Asset Management has been expanded with the addition of Jessica Brackmann and Adam Said.
As Swiss real estate demands ever-greater command of regulatory, financial and market complexity, Swissroc Group is welcoming independent external members to its board for the first time.
François Bellanger, Beat Nyffenegger and Morgan O’Hana join the Swissroc Group board alongside existing members Cyril de Bavier, Thang Nguyen, Xavier Canonica and Ted Schneider.
“We are bringing in people who share our entrepreneurial culture and whose calibre we know first-hand. Real estate is complex, growth requires financing, and our operational standards are high. Their expertise strengthens our ability to address these challenges simultaneously, with even greater confidence.”
Cyril de Bavier, CEO, Swissroc Group
François Bellanger is a professor at the University of Geneva and a partner at the law firm Poncet Turrettini, specializing in land use, planning, and construction law. He also holds positions on various boards and foundations. “Real estate operates in a complex legal and political environment where command of planning and construction issues is decisive. That is where I intend to contribute.”
Beat Nyffenegger brings close to fifty years of financial audit experience at KPMG, where he led and managed relationships across domestic and international clients. As the former Head of Swissroc Group Audit, he will provide guidance to enhance the rigour, transparency, and efficiency of strategic decision-making. “It is a pleasure to join such a dynamic group and to bring the experience I have built over the years to its future ambitions.”
Morgan O’Hana is a co-founder of Defacto, a European instant-financing fintech for SMEs, recognized as one of the 100 Rising European Startups 2025 at VivaTech. She played a key role in launching Spendesk and worked at Boston Consulting Group. She adds valuable expertise in scaling ventures and emerging technology. “With my background in fintech, I understand the impact of well-executed innovation. Swissroc exemplifies this through its real estate projects and the launch of the Swissroc Club, which drew me to this opportunity.”
Swissroc Asset Management: two new board members
The governance of Swissroc Asset Management (SRAM) has also been strengthened, with two external members joining the board alongside Cyril de Bavier.
Jessica Brackmann, Co-Managing Director of the Center for Urban & Real Estate Management (CUREM) at the University of Zurich, has over twenty years’ experience in real estate and finance. Her expertise will be instrumental in guiding SRAM’s growth beyond French-speaking Switzerland. “My role within the German-speaking real estate ecosystem is a valuable asset for supporting SRAM’s expansion into that market.”
Adam Said, Chairman and co-founder of Geneva-based private equity and venture capital group ACE & Company, also joins the SRAM board. His appointment follows the strategic partnership announced between ACE & Company and Swissroc Asset Management at the end of 2025. “I am convinced of SRAM’s ability to create long-term value for investors and the Swiss real estate market.”
