The firm is led by an experienced management team with extensive backgrounds in asset management and private banking.
Henri Khayat CFA
Co-Founder & Partner
Henri Khayat is a Partner and Co-Founder of GVAdvisors.
Prior to co-founding GVAdvisors in 2013, Henri gained extensive experience in wealth management at Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas and UBS, where he advised Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) from the Middle East and Europe.
Throughout his career, Henri has developed extensive expertise in advising international families on complex wealth management matters, with a particular focus on investment strategy, asset allocation and the preservation of wealth across generations.
Henri holds degrees in Economics and Finance and is a CFA Charterholder. He is also a member of YPO.
Patrick Khayat
Managing Partner
Since January 2025, Patrick Khayat has served as a Managing Partner at GVAdvisors.
Patrick brings over 20 years of experience in the Wealth Management sector, having held senior positions at Edmond de Rothschild and Pictet.
He earned Degrees in Economics and Finance, as well as a Master in International Risk Management from HEC Paris.
Ziad Aoun
Managing Director & Senior Relationship Manager
Ziad Aoun is a Managing Director at GVAdvisors.
With more than 18 years of experience at UBS in Geneva, Ziad advised ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth private clients across the Middle East and Europe.
He holds the Wealth Management Diploma from UBS, the CWMA (Certified Wealth Management Advisor) from the SAQ and studied at Les Roches.
Nathalie Lafontaine
Risk & Compliance Officer
Nathalie Lafontaine is the Risk & Compliance Officer at GVAdvisors. She has been with the firm since 2020.
She brings more than 20 years of experience across multi-client family offices, fiduciary services, compliance and risk management.
Her responsibilities include regulatory compliance, KYC and AML processes, audit preparation, and portfolio risk controls.
Nadim Daher
Investment Specialist
Nadim Daher has been with GVAdvisors since 2026 and serves as an Investment Specialist, focusing on portfolio analysis and monitoring, market research and investment strategy. As part of his role, he leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytical tools to enhance research capabilities, process and interpret large volumes of financial information, and support the investment decision-making process.
He holds a Master’s degree in Management, Technology and Entrepreneurship and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from EPFL. He is currently pursuing Level II of the CFA Program.