President
Dr. Candace Cheng studied economics and international marketing at the University of California at Berkeley and Boston University, earning her doctoral degree from the University of St. Gallen. She held various marketing and branding positions at Swiss Re, UBS and Mattel in Switzerland and Los Angeles. In her private time, she enjoys time with her family, travelling, art and singing.
Secretary
Dr. Hermann Stern is the secretary of the Obermatt Institute and Chairman of Obermatt AG. He is an INSEAD IN-Board alumnus, and a lecturer at the University of St. Gallen Board School. He holds a doctorate in ethics from the HSG and has worked at Compaq (HP), Swisscom, and UPAQ. Hermann enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and pursuing interests such as skiing, sailing, yoga, martial arts, meditation, and nature.
Operations
Milos Plazacic studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Novi Sad. He also learned object-oriented programming and worked as an engineer in maintenance operations, multimedia designer and video editor for a local TV station. He spends his free time advocating for public transit and micromobility and participates in organizations addressing urban issues.
Product Manager
Hermann Stern Jr. completed his three-year banking apprenticeship at Credit Suisse in 2023 with academic honors and as the top apprentice in his class. He now studies business and finance at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. When he's not navigating his personal stock portfolio, you'll find him enthusiastically at the helm of cars, drones, boats, or any other kind of vehicle.
Product Manager
Luca Roth graduated from a three year banking apprenticeship at UBS in 2023 with academic honors. He passed the rigorous Passerelle exam in self study in 2024 and now studies business administration at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. He enjoys stock investing, travel, basketball and Formula 1.