Philos (Φίλος)
Regard with affection
Philos (Φίλος)
Regard with affection
We work selectively and intensively with families seeking to preserve and enhance their wealth.
Independent
Experienced
Beyond Fiduciary Responsibilities
Investment Culture
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Francesco D’Amico founded Philos & Partners in 2019 to advise international families on governance, investment management and family office services. With over 30 years in wealth management, he previously served as Deputy CEO and Executive Committee member at Quilvest Switzerland, and earlier as CEO of Unicredit Private Wealth Advisory. He also sits on several boards of family offices, family holdings and foundations. He holds a degree in Economics from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan.
Chief Financial Officer
Girolamo Giacone brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience spanning multiple industries. He has held key executive roles including Chief Executive Officer, board member, and various management positions. In the financial sector, Girolamo Giacone has served as Chief Financial Officer for more than five years. His extensive expertise combines strategic financial management with broad operational and governance experience.
Head of Client Management
With more than fifteen years of experience in client management, including over a decade in Swiss banking at Credit Suisse, Nadja Kilchherr oversees the firm’s key client relationships. She also brings several years of family office management experience and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Zurich.
Senior Investment Manager
Niccolò Galli has more than fifteen years of experience across wealth management and private equity, including senior roles such as Director at Quilvest. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Management from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan.
Independent Member of the Investment Committee
Thomas Rostron contributes over thirty-five years of senior investment management experience from leading institutions such as BNP Paribas, Fortis Investments and Barclays Wealth, and most recently as CEO of Embark Investments. He holds B.Sc. from the London School of Economics, an MBA from ESCP Business School and attended the GMP at Harvard. He is currently President of the Belgian CFA Society.
Senior Investment Manager
Niccolò Galli has more than fifteen years of experience across wealth management and private equity, including senior roles such as Director at Quilvest. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Management from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan.
Head of Client Management
With more than fifteen years of experience in client management, including over a decade in Swiss banking at Credit Suisse, Nadja Kilchherr oversees the firm’s key client relationships. She also brings several years of family office management experience and holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Zurich.
PA to the CEO & HR Manager
With over 10 years of experience supporting C-suite executives and more than 15 years working with UHWNI clients, Sabrina Grzanna also brings expertise across marketing, events, and HR. Her career includes roles at Deutsche Bank Germany and Switzerland, Glencore International, and Saxo Bank.
Chief Financial Officer
Girolamo Giacone brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience spanning multiple industries. He has held key executive roles including Chief Executive Officer, board member, and various management positions. In the financial sector, Girolamo Giacone has served as Chief Financial Officer for more than five years. His extensive expertise combines strategic financial management with broad operational and governance experience.