José-Louis Pagés is a physicist-engineer trained at EPFL, with a PhD in Nuclear Physics from the University of Lausanne, and a former CERN Fellow in the ECP Division. He combines a scientific mindset with high-level business acumen, further developed through a Senior Executive Program at Columbia Business School and an MSc in Finance from the UK’s Open University. With a career bridging cutting-edge research, digital transformation, and financial innovation, José-Louis has held C-level and executive roles at leading global institutions—including IBM, HP, Deutsche Bank, and Union Bancaire Privée. He has steered major restructuring programs, IT transformations, and M&A integrations across the banking and technology sectors. Today, as CEO of Artos FS, a fintech bank in formation in Switzerland, and a partner in T4RL and the YFTP RAIF fund in Luxembourg, José-Louis is actively shaping the future of financial services. His focus spans blockchain applications, AI integration, and tokenization strategies, especially in high-impact domains such as talent investment and sustainable tech ventures. Fluent in six languages and known for his resilience, cross-cultural leadership, and strategic foresight, he is building ecosystems that turn disruption into long-term opportunity—where science, finance, and innovation converge for real-world impact.

Gérald Lukuba is a strategist and project leader with a background in corporate finance, business intelligence, and digital innovation. He began his career within the Edmond de Rothschild Group, where he developed strong project management skills navigating complex transformation initiatives. Focused on growth, structure, and execution, Gérald has since supported ventures in reshaping business models, securing funding, and scaling operations. As a former director of a swiss private equity consulting firm, he advised founders through strategic transitions and operational challenges. Today, as a partner at T4RL and COO of TPS investments SICAV RAIF, he works at the intersection of talent, technology, and capital, structuring initiatives that unlock new forms of value and drive long-term impact. A member of the Project Management Institute, he brings clarity, drive, and discipline to every mission he leads.