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Our Team

Experts you can trust. Partners you can grow with.

We are a multidisciplinary team of experienced problem-solvers, business-builders, and trusted advisors.

Our people include fintech finance experts, regulatory compliance specialists, and crypto accounting experts, bringing together deep expertise across finance, compliance, and technology and a genuinely collaborative way of working.

Together, we stay close to you, your challenges, and your ambitions. We are proud of what we build, curious about what's next, and committed to helping you operate confidently today - and as your future evolves.

Nicolas Hofstetter

Nicolas Hofstetter

Partner & CEO

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Nicolas Hofstetter

Partner & CEO

He is responsible for the overall strategy, operations, and growth of the company. Nico brings over 12 years of experience as a Swiss CPA, including roles at PwC, as Head of Finance at the Tezos Foundation, and as CFO of Maverix Securities AG.

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Roman Schnider

Roman Schnider

Partner & Head of Sales

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Roman Schnider

Partner & Head of Sales

He is responsible for leading the firm's commercial strategy, client relationships, and growth initiatives. Roman is a Swiss CPA and brings extensive leadership experience, including serving as former President of the Tezos Foundation and Director at PwC.

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Michèle Hess

Michèle Hess

Partner & Head of Compliance Services

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Michèle Hess

Partner & Head of Compliance Services

She is responsible for overseeing compliance, regulatory and advisory services. Michèle is a former PwC Partner with deep expertise in regulatory frameworks and financial services, including experience working for 8 years with EKB and FINMA.

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Luca Pausa

Luca Pausa

Partner & Head of Accounting Services

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Luca Pausa

Partner & Head of Accounting Services

He is responsible for leading accounting operations and client service delivery. He holds a Master's degree in Accounting & Finance from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and brings experience from KPMG, as well as serving as Head of Finance at Maverix Securities AG.

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Andrea Zuppiger

Andrea Zuppiger

CFO

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Andrea Zuppiger

CFO

She is responsible for overseeing the firm's financial management, budgeting, reporting, and internal controlling. Andrea brings experience from Man Investments, Leonteq, and the Tezos Foundation, with a strong track record across traditional asset management, financial services, and digital asset environments.

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João Correia

João Correia

Head of Accounting Operations Portugal

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João Correia

Head of Accounting Operations Portugal

CPA and responsible for overseeing the firm's operational activities in Portugal. João brings over 13 years of experience, including more than 11 years at PwC Portugal, as well as a role as Accounting Partner, FX & Margin Leader at Decathlon Portugal, with deep expertise in accounting, financial transformation, and operations.

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Ilaria D'Angelo-Franco

Ilaria D'Angelo-Franco

Senior Accountant

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Ilaria D'Angelo-Franco

Senior Accountant

She supports clients with financial accounting, reporting, and crypto-related bookkeeping. Ilaria specializes in social security and brings experience from Leonteq and the Tezos Foundation, with a strong foundation in both traditional financial services and digital asset environments.

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Rosario Larrubia

Rosario Larrubia

Senior Accountant

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Rosario Larrubia

Senior Accountant

She supports clients with financial accounting, reporting, and crypto-related bookkeeping. Rosario brings six years of expertise with EF working as an accounting manager and senior accountant.

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Hugo Pinto

Hugo Pinto

Financial Accountant

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Hugo Pinto

Financial Accountant

He supports clients with bookkeeping, financial analysis, and reportings. Hugo is Portuguese CPA and holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance from Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal and a Postgraduate Degree in Financial Analysis from ISCAL Lisbon Accounting and Business School. He brings 7 years of experience at Decathlon Portugal, where he worked as an Accounting Partner.

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Marta Chow

Marta Chow

Financial Accountant

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Marta Chow

Financial Accountant

She supports clients with accounting services, crypto-accounting, and compliance operations. Marta is Portuguese CPA and holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from Nova School of Business and Economics and brings experience from BNP Paribas, where she worked as a Payment Analyst, and from Decathlon Portugal, where she served as Accounting Specialist.

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Thais Oliveira

Thais Oliveira

Financial Accountant

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Thais Oliveira

Financial Accountant

She supports clients with bookkeeping, fiduciary services, and accounting matters. Thais is a Brazilian CPA and brings over 4 years of experience in fiduciary services in Brazil, as well as a role as Accounting Specialist at Concentrix in Lisbon, with expertise spanning national and international accounting.

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Salome Fuchs

Salome Fuchs

Regulatory & Compliance Specialist

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Salome Fuchs

Regulatory & Compliance Specialist

She supports clients with compliance monitoring and regulatory advisory. Salome is a former professional athlete who brings experience from KPMG, Credit Suisse, and responsAbility Investments AG, with expertise spanning KYC/AML assessments, FinSA regulations, ESG compliance, and Swiss corporate law.

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Marco Schurtenberger

Marco Schurtenberger

CTO

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Marco Schurtenberger

CTO

He is responsible for the firm's technology strategy, IT infrastructure, and security architecture. Marco brings over 15 years of experience in information security and blockchain technology, including roles at Compass Security, KPMG, and PwC, as well as Tech Officer at the Tezos Foundation, and currently serves as Founder of Inference, with deep expertise in penetration testing, smart contracts, and PKI.

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We deliver deep, long-lasting value.

Our solutions are powered by deep expertise, smart technology, and a connected ecosystem - working together to support you at every stage of growth.

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Advanced expertise.

We know what works, and what doesn't. As renowned experts in accounting, finance, regulatory and compliance, we have built, scaled and supported a wide range of tech and finance organisations, leveraging a blend of traditional finance experience and hands-on expertise in crypto and fintech.

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Augmented technology.

We give you unmatched accuracy, automation and speed. Our technology stack combines enterprise-grade systems with cutting-edge Web3 tooling to ensure secure data handling, streamlined workflows and real-time financial clarity as your business grows.

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Connected community.

We don't just advise the industry; we unify it. Our people are deeply connected and highly respected specialists, with the convening power to unite business functions, IT specialists, compliance experts, and accounting professionals in one industry-leading ecosystem.

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Dynamic & dedicated. Driving you forward.

Build. Burn. Rebuild. reflects our always-improving mindset. We design solutions, pressure-test them in the real world, and actively evolve them as new challenges and opportunities emerge. This cycle of building, questioning, and rebuilding allows us to stay agile, remove friction, and continuously improve how our individual and integrated services support your growth.

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Our Mission.

Our mission is to empower technology and financial services organisations to operate efficiently, adapt confidently and scale sustainably by providing innovative, agile and trusted consulting and business-supporting services.

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Our Values.

We lead the way

NoRiver Labs is our innovation and insights hub, where we share what we're seeing, building, and solving across our finance, fintech, and Web3 community.

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