Swiss Single-Family Office · Established 1997
Entrepreneurial judgment. Institutional discipline.
CC Trust Group AG is a Swiss-based single-family office with a long-standing track record of
investing across private equity and private debt.
Built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, we combine entrepreneurial judgment with institutional
discipline, partnering with management teams, business owners, and selected co-investors to create
sustainable long-term value.
About us
CC Trust Group AG is a Swiss-based single-family office with an established track record spanning almost three decades. We invest across private equity and private debt, applying a long-term, value-oriented approach to capital allocation and business development.
Drawing on extensive entrepreneurial, financial, and operational expertise, we partner with companies, management teams, and entrepreneurs to support sustainable growth, strategic transformation, and long-term value creation.
Our investment portfolio reflects a disciplined diversification strategy across private market opportunities in Switzerland and internationally.
Investment Philosophy
Our investment philosophy is grounded in a set of clear principles that guide every investment decision, reflecting our strong entrepreneurial DNA.
Entrepreneurial-Led Investing
We invest with the mindset of entrepreneurs and business builders.
As active owners, we bring strategic insight, operational experience, and long-term commitment to every investment, creating value beyond capital alone.
Active Ownership & Partnership
We believe meaningful value creation requires active engagement.
We work alongside management teams, boards, and investment partners to influence outcomes, support strategic initiatives, and contribute operational expertise throughout the investment lifecycle.
Long-Term Value Creation
We seek to build sustainable value through patient capital, disciplined execution, and long-term partnerships.
Our investment horizon is flexible, allowing us to support businesses through growth cycles while remaining agile enough to capitalize on compelling opportunities.
Strategic Selectivity
We invest selectively in a limited number of high-conviction opportunities.
Our focus is on businesses with strong fundamentals, resilient business models, attractive market positions, and clear pathways to sustainable value creation.
Capital Preservation & Downside Protection
Preserving capital remains fundamental to our investment philosophy.
We prioritize opportunities with favorable risk-adjusted returns and place strong emphasis on prudent underwriting, resilient capital structures, and downside protection across market cycles.
Active Risk Management
Our investment approach is supported by disciplined risk management, robust governance, and a strong commitment to responsible stewardship, ensuring informed decision-making throughout the investment lifecycle.
The Team
“When making investment decisions, there are no shortcuts. We must consider business, geopolitical and social aspects simultaneously.”
Claudio Cisullo
Founder & Executive Chairman
About Claudio Cisullo
With a track record spanning nearly four decades and a global footprint as a serial entrepreneur and private equity investor, Claudio Cisullo is the founder and Chairman of CC Trust Group AG, his family office that invests across the biotech, leisure, pharmaceuticals, professional services, real estate, and technology sectors.
Among other mandates, Claudio Cisullo is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the publicly listed company One United Properties, Founder and Executive Chairman of Chain IQ Group AG and a member of the Board of Directors of Ringier AG.
Our team combines investment expertise, strategic insight, and operational experience. We work with a long‑term mindset, applying discipline, judgment, and collaboration to every mandate we manage.
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Dr. Peppi Schnieper
Chief Executive Officer
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Silvan Freiheit
Chief Operating Officer & Investment Manager
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Nicole Patsch
Group General Counsel
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Mark Saunders
Chairman's Executive Coordinator
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Bettina Jaquet
Chief of Staff of the Chairman's Office
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Deborah Jörger
Personal Assistant to the Founder & Chairman
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Devon Hatchett
Head of Corporate Communications
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Oana Baloi
Director Executive Network and Stakeholder Engagement
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Giulietta Chiara Weber
Operations Manager
Contact
CC Trust Group AG
Neuhofstrasse 246340 Baar
Schweiz
Tel: +41 41 545 65 56
E-mail: info@cctrust.ch
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