Introduction
The firm is led by an experienced management team with extensive backgrounds in asset management and private banking.
The partners are directly involved in all client relationships and investment decisions, ensuring continuity, alignment of interests, and a high level of accountability. Their complementary expertise allows the firm to address investment, risk, and governance considerations in a coherent and integrated manner.
The Management Team
Henri Khayat CFA
Co-Founder & CEO
Henri Khayat is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GVAdvisors.
With over 20 years of experience in the Asset and Wealth Management industry, prior to founding GVAdvisors in 2013, Henri has held roles at Merrill Lynch, BNP Paribas and UBS.
He holds Degrees in Economics and Finance. He 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.
The Broader Team & Operating Model
In addition to the management team, the firm benefits from an internal team of investment specialists, advisors, and professionals who contribute to research, portfolio construction, monitoring, and client servicing. This internal depth supports a robust and disciplined investment process.
The firm also operates within a well-established ecosystem of trusted external partners and institutional service providers, reinforcing its operational, legal, and regulatory framework. This combined internal and external structure ensures resilience, scalability, and consistently high standards of execution.
We collaborate with a select network of leading Swiss and international private banks, allowing us to provide our clients with open-architecture solutions and institutional-grade custody.
We provide our clients with access to carefully selected private equity opportunities through long-standing relationships with established general partners.